If you are planning to use metal studs in place of wood the base track for the studs should be affixed to the dricore panels with 5 8 wood screws as a maximum.
How to install dricore wall panels.
Make sure that your last panel is at least 3 wide.
Measure to include the spacer material.
Adjust the starting panel of each row to accommodate for the end of row panel width.
Metal stud base plates should be anchored in concrete every 2 when installing over dricore panels.
For example for every 8 length of base plate install only two concrete anchors.
Start at the longest wall and pre measure the length and width of the floor area to ensure the last panel pieces in each row end are greater than 6 in width.
Dricore subfloor panels need minimal equipment to install as they are designed to interlock with a tongue and groove feature.
When you start your second row the panel must be at least 6 wide.
Smartwall is a high performance pre fabricated wall panel designed specifically for basement f.
The existing floor surface must also be free of materials that may trap block or absorb moisture or promote mold growth.
Install your 2 x 4 walls directly on top of the dricore subfloor panels measuring for a snug fit between the panels and ceiling.
Once the walls are framed and in position simply screw the bottom plates of the 2 x 4 wall to the dricore subfloor panels using 2 wood screws.