Making sure your home is as economical as possible could simply be down to the type of floor you choose.
The age old debate on whether it’s better to have carpets or wood floorboards is still around but quite often the need for co-ordination or a ‘wow’ factor to any room can more often than not be the deciding factor on what to choose, rather than whether it can save you money on your heating bill.
Carpets are becoming out-dated with more home owners choosing wood flooring now that there is an increasing amount of variety on the market and they are also available in a variety of prices depending on your budget. They can also be bought in a variety of colours, adding warmth and texture to a room, with most wood floors getting better over time, it not only adds character but also value to your home.
Everyone loves the feel of a soft carpet underneath the feet but there are a few things that need to be taken into consideration if opting for a carpet instead of a wood floorboard. As well as attracting dirt and dust mites they can quickly become unattractive if not taken care of properly and those with young families might want to consider the wear and tear a carpet might endure around children.
If keeping a room warm is a main factor on deciding against a wood floor, think again. Now with state of the art heating systems it is possible to save money and keep your home warm by adding under floor heating.
The only way to do this is by installing a wood floor and it is fast becoming the perfect way to have a low maintenance heating system rather than a conventional boiler. Because under-floor heating is so simple and has no working parts, the likelihood of it breaking down or failing is minimal.
So if we want to go back to the debate on whether it’s better to have wood floors or carpet, the argument is clearly leaning in the favour of the wood floorboard.
As well as being economical, it looks better, is easier to maintain and makes no difference to how a home is heated thanks to under-floor heating.
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