Thermal Shield v1

Got a basement to finish

Subfloor panels are a big part of making sure it's done right. They're essential for best comfort and mold resistance

and the all-foam, large-format Barricade Thermal Shield panels are best in class

they're lightweight, easy to cut, and they deliver a whopping R4.1 of insulation

while also preventing damage caused by small amounts of leaked water. Until now, Barricade has offered two subfloor panel options

Barricade Air Plus includes the traditional raised plastic supports that create an airspace channel that makes small water leaks a non-issue

OSB on top, dimpled plastic on the bottom, all delivering R1.4 of insulation

Air Plus is a very good choice that continues to work well, as it has for years

Next up is the Barricade Insulated panel. It has foam on the bottom of OSB

and is a warmer option, delivering R3.2 of insulation. Then there's the Barricade Thermal Shield

Made entirely of high-density, expanded polystyrene foam, Thermal Shield weighs almost 90% less than traditional OSB-based panels

making it easy to carry downstairs. Thermal Shield also interlocks easily, and it cuts like a dream with nothing more than a utility knife

Is foam alone really strong enough to support finished flooring? Absolutely! Thermal Shield has a density of 3 pounds per cubic foot

making it strong enough to actually drive over with a truck. See how the foam panels remain completely undamaged

with nothing more than rigid flooring in place. Most basements aren't finished as well as they could be

and lack of subfloor panels is one big reason why. You can't add them later, so do the right thing now

and enjoy warmer feet and a better finished basement