Carpet Saves Energy:
Carpet is one of the best flooring insulators for heat and cold in a home. Research shows that carpet doesn’t just feel warmer, it also insulates up to 17 times better than other flooring. It reduces the transfer of heat or cold from radiating through the floor.
According to the Shaw website, recent tests were performed at the Johns Manville Technical Center Thermal Labs, one of the most sophisticated laboratories of its kind in the world. Their findings confirm that carpet and pad significantly increases the R-value (thermal resistance) compared to other flooring materials. It is important to mention that the results varied slightly due to the construction of the carpet; the heavier the carpet the higher the R-value. Padding also added to the overall R-value.
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Carpet vs. engineered hardwood: From 3 to 7 times the R-value.
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Carpet vs. laminate: From 4 to 8 times the R-value.
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Carpet vs. ceramic tile: From 8 to 17 times the R-value.
What a great way to reduce your utility bill!!