Installation Guide

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Expanded AmDry Installation Guide

Tools Required:

Tape measure

Utility Knife

Straight edge

Rubber mallet

Circular saw with plywood blade

Pull or pry bar

1/2” spacers

Pencil / marker

Tapping block (made from a piece of 2’

x 4’)

Getting started:

Measure basement area to determine the number of

Amdry subfloor panels required.

Each AmDry Panel is 8 sq ft in size (24” x 48”)

Total Sq. Ft. of room

(________ sq. ft.) divide by

8 equals Total Panels

required.

*We suggest that you include an extra panel for an extra cut out, waste etc.

Measure your room

size e.g.. 12’ x 16’

= 192 Sq ft

Divide your sq ft

by the panel size

192 / 8 = 24

AmDry panels

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Expanded AmDry Installation Guide Tools Required: Tape measure Utility Knife Straight edge Rubber mallet Circular saw with plywood blade Pull or pry bar 1/2” spacers Pencil / marker Tapping block (made from a piece of 2’ x 4’) Getting started: Measure basement area to determine the number of Amdry subfloor panels required. Each AmDry Panel is 8 sq ft in size (24” x 48”) Total Sq. Ft. of room (________ sq. ft.) divide by 8 equals Total Panels required. Measure your room size e.g..
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AmDry Installation Guide Basement Preparation: Place panels in the basement for a minimum of 24 hours prior to installation to acclimatize to the room, lay the panels flat to the floor Sweep and / or vacuum all loose debris off basement floor Check to make sure the floor is level and any major holes or uneven areas greater than ¼” over a 36” to 48” area be repaired using a self-leveling concrete product. The AmDry panel will accommodate minor irregularities and uneven spots in the basement floor.
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AmDry Installation Guide Installation Steps: Step 1: In the selected starting corner, place ½” spacers at each side of the starting corner, lay the first AmDry Panel. Cut an Amdry connector @ 22 1/2” for the short end (this will allow for the 3/8” connector insert in the long side panel on either side.) Place the 22 1/2” connector in the first laid panel, this can be inserted easily by hand and a light tap with the rubber mallet will ensure a tight connection.
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AmDry Installation Guide Step 2: For the 2nd row; start back at the original starting point beside the first panel placed. Place 2 spacers at the wall. While we recommend that you stager the panels in each row to provider added strength.
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AmDry Installation Guide Step 3: Continue to install the Amdry panels working from one side of the room to the other, one row at a time. The Amdry connectors will ensure a snug and tight fit. Remember to fully insert the connectors in to the grove of the AmDry panel. For tight areas or the last panel and row installation the use of a pull bar and mallet will be required to connect the panels together.
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AmDry Installation Guide Finished floor Choices: Carpet: Remove the ½” spacers used in the AmDry installation; install the tack strips at the outer edge of the AmDry insulated subfloor system, around the perimeter of the room. Install the under padding and staple directly to the AmDry Subfloor as you would with any subfloor. Install the carpet.