Installation Guide

Moisture Testing:
necessary, it will alert you of urrent moisture issues that may a e the installa n
and promote the growth of unhealthy mold and mildew wh
uld poten ally a e you and your family’s health,
as well as the
oring. You may want to consult with a professional for proper testing and guidance. Moisture
levels above 12% in wood sub ors or 4.5 on moisture en unter meters for n rete sub ors an promote the
growth of mold and should be inves gated to determine the ause and solution of the problem.
Checking for moisture: Use a Ligno DuoTe
(or equivalent) moisture meter for wood, or a Tramex Con ete
Moisture En
unter meter (or equivalent) for n rete. You an also use a a ium hloride test for n ete; test
results above 5 lbs. per 1000 sq.
, (or 85% RH using in-situ probes) in a 24 hour period an ind a more
extreme moisture issue and should be inves
ated.
Plan n be installed over on te on all grade levels if a proper moisture barrier is u
sed. A minimum 6 mil
polyethylene moisture barrier should be used with
on ete sub ors. Moisture vapor emissions should not
e
eed 5 lbs./24 hour per 1,000 sq. when tested with the Anhydrous Cal ium Chloride Test in a dan e with
ASTM F 1869 or 85% RH in a
dan e with ASTM F 2170 “Standard Test Method for Determining Rela ve
Humidity in Con
ete Slabs using in situ Probes. Any uneven areas greater than 3/16 in h (4.76mm) in a 10 foot
(3.05m) radius should be leveled with a Portland
ment based pat hin ompound. Holes a
nd
a s in the
ement should be pat hed, and expansion joints should be lled with a latex pat hin ompound. Newly poured
n
ete ors must ure for a minimum of 90 days. Please note it is the person installing the or and/or the
homeowner’s responsibility to ensure any moisture or alkalinity issues are resolved prior to installing the
or.
NOTE: Excessive moisture may cause the growth of unhealthy mold or mildew and/or cause staining of
our Warranty.
Planks should be installed over a smooth,
t, level wood sub or, underlayment grade plywood, lauan plywood
and other underlayments re
ommended by the manuf urer for use with a a ng plank or. Sub or should
be
t within 3/16 in h (4.76mm) in a 10 foot (3.05m) radius. Wood sub ors must be suspended at least 18"
above the ground. Adequate
ss-ven a on must be provided, and the ground e of the l spa e should
be
overed with a suitable vapor barrier. If instal
ling over a
awl spa e, a minimum 6 mil polyethylene moisture
barrier should be used.
may cause the locking mechanism to wear down, or even break. Indic
ctional contours such as bowing or dipping in
Nail or screw s uboor panels to secure boards with excessive
vertical movem
cover any problems caused by inadequate substructures or improper installation of substructures.
Recommended Areas:
This
oring is suitable for installa in most areas of your home, in ding basements.
suitable for vacations homes or homes where the temperature is not controlled year -round. Care should be
taken not to expose the
oring to standing water or liquids for extended periods of me, as it may
damage the
or.
Existing Flooring:
Our
HDPC® Wood Planks
n be installed over a variety of nished ors in uding single layer resilient
sheet
oring/ e, erami marble and terra o. The surf must be in good ond on and show no signs of