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Think about energy use when you are choosing brand-new
floor covering options in your house. Good quality
windows decrease energy loss, so that a residence can
remain cool or warm as needed without being affected
too much by outside temperatures. Insulation between
walls is an additional vital element. What about floor
covering options? Given that you are going to a great deal
of trouble and expense to refurbish your residence, give
this some thought.

The Carpet Institute of Australia posts data pertaining to
the insulation value of carpet in contrast to additional
products. They compared:

* concrete* plywood* carpet* fiberglass

Fiberglass came out on top, of course. Construction
professionals routinely place this between walls and in the
attics of houses to help them decrease energy costs. The
surprising thing, though, is that carpet was nearly two
thirds as effective as fiberglass. Concrete and plywood
were only approximately one third as effective.

The reason carpet is so effective is that it has numerous
fibers over its entire surface. These trap air, adding to a
warmer feel on a cool day, or a cooler feel on a hot day.

There are some conditions if you think switching over to
carpet will guarantee you better insulation. These include:

* how much carpet you put down

* additional measures in the residence

For example, if you do not have high quality windows
installed, and your door is drafty with a gap at the top and
bottom, a carpet is going to do very little good for you.
Also, you have to put down an underlay. This adds a layer
of padding, however also one more layer of insulation.

Carpeting from wall to wall is far more effective than
merely carpeting a patch in one corner and covering the
rest of an area in plywood or tile. To get the best out of
your carpet insulation, make sure it covers every inch of
floor within a room (Carpet Institute).

Carpet thickness matters too. The thicker your carpet
is, the more air it traps in its fibers. Every additional
millimeter of thickness is an additional layer of protection
against the temperature you are trying to fight against, hot
or cold.

Finally, no matter what science says, you know what your
feet say. They land on a cold wood floor on a chilly
morning and revolt. When they snuggle into shag pile,
they leap into the day with joy. Your personal tastes are
additionally crucial when you are considering a residence
renovation. If you only want to insulate specific rooms
with carpet, choose those which are the most exposed to
changes in temperature. Those are usually the larger ones,
such as the living room or a play room.

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