How Wood Floors Can Save You Energy and Money

1. How Wood Floors Can Save You Energy and Money cbhogilal.livejournal.com/519.html When it’s time to revamp the flooring or replace the old carpets, many people make the choice of wood flooring. You ask us why? While carpet is warm and less costly option, it is also easier to damage, faster to wear out and also bad for people with allergies. Whereas wood flooring can enhance the beauty of your home and also increase its value. It might come to some people as a shock that wood flooring and help save energy and money as well. It can keep the house warmer and here is why- 1. It helps heat move through your home- Carpets stop the heat from moving since it is an insulator. Wood flooring absorbs the heat and allows it to circulate. Contrary to the popular belief that carpets keep the house warm, it just reduces the flow of energy. Due to this factor, your furnace has to work much harder to push heat through the carpets and keep the entire house warm. 2. It provides heat that lasts- Due to the higher thermal mass of wood, it maintains heat longer than carpets. Wood along with the other solid materials like concrete, laminate, ceramic, tile reduce and control the temperature fluctuation because they absorb and store heat. On the other hand, the light fibres of the carpet act as a barrier. Investing in materials with high thermal mass is a wise choice because- a. It saves money on the utilities and b. house doesn’t have to work as hard to maintain its cool during the heat of the day or keep its warmth late at night. The temperature around the house is more controlled and 1/2

2. constant. 3. It provides heat with less cost- Installing wood flooring in your home is the best way to reduce the utility bill. It absorbs heat and keeps the house warmer than carpets. You will be warm will your bill will be small. 4. How you keep your feet warm on wood flooring- Some people might have the habit of roaming around the house bare feet and tend to feel cold on wood flooring. Well, there are multiple ways to overcome cold feet- a. Keep your utility bill low by laying some machine-washable rugs or area rugs around the house. Enjoy some warmth and save some money as well. b. Find space heaters for some of the cold corners of your home at a minimal cost. c. Thick curtains around your window can act as a barrier on a cold night and store heat in your home. d. Install radiant heating like electric cabling or water tubes. It is a little heavy on the pockets but a long-term choice. e. If you’re looking for a cheaper option then insulation of the basement is the answer. f. Invest in a good pair of wool socks or fuzzy slippers. Make sure the slippers have a good grip on the flooring to avoid sliding down the hallway. 2/2