Most homeowners planning to install new flooring usually consider features such as appearance, feel, design, and aesthetics of the floor. That’s fine.
If you are looking for a flooring option with all the perks above that also provides efficient insulation and lowers energy costs, carpets are a smart choice.
Carpets are great insulators
Carpets are not only comfy to walk on but also act as insulators, keeping your home warm during the cold season and cool in summer.
Air pockets in carpet fibers
The individual fibers in carpet also interweave and form small channels of air. These air spaces hold heat and are not capable of releasing it into the surrounding environment, thus making your house warmer.
Stop heat from escaping
To some extent, carpet acts as an insulator that minimizes heat loss via the floor. When carpets are absent, the heat tends to transfer to cold surfaces such as tile and wood, making your home cold and putting pressure on the heater.
Carpets help with energy efficiency
Carpets provide energy efficiency not only for the winter season but also throughout the year.
Lower heating bills
Due to their ability to trap heat, carpets prevent the necessity of turning up the heat in your home. This helps maintain low energy usage, reducing heating expenses in the long run.
Cut cooling costs
As carpets keep your home cooler, you use your air conditioning infrequently and, therefore, save on energy and cooling bills.
Quieter home
Not only does carpet assist in maintaining ideal temperatures in a home, it also has the added benefit of a great sound insulator.
It mutes floor impact, blurs noise from voices and appliances more effectively, and makes a world of a difference to the home environment silence-wise.
How to choose the right carpet for insulation
Consider the following when choosing the right carpet for insulation and energy efficiency.
A thicker pile means better insulation
Carpets with a higher pile are ideal for insulating more space because they keep more air trapped in. If the air is trapped within the carpet fibers, the carpet will better serve in insulating your home.
Don’t forget the underlay
This is another piece of evidence showing that an underneath layer plays the same role as the carpet itself in terms of insulation.
Underlay increases the thickness of your carpet so that it loses less heat, reducing energy consumption. It can also assist in maintaining the durability of your carpet and, therefore, is worth every cent.
Get the right carpet for warmth and energy efficiency today
As the weather turns cooler, it becomes important to find ways to keep your living spaces well insulated.
Whether you want comfort and opulence or simplicity and affordability, we can help you find the right carpet for your insulation and energy efficiency needs. Call us at (215) 579-7161 for a free estimate.
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