Living in a place with a cold climate isn’t much fun if you are freezing inside your own home. Basic necessities to keeping a home toasty are a working furnace, adequate insulation in the walls and draft free-windows. Many people think of these three things when trying to figure out how to keep their homes warm during a particularly cold season. However, what most seem to forget is that flooring is just as, if not more, important than the above in keeping a home warm. Here are five flooring options to consider to keep your home cozy all winter long.
Carpet
Carpeting floors has many advantages over leaving it bare. It adds a feeling of warmth and creates physical insulation against cold which can creep in from basements or crawl spaces underneath. It is also aesthetically pleasing.
Cork
The physical properties of cork allow it to be a natural thermal and acoustic insulator. Cork doubles as an anti-static material – perfect against nasty shocks that occur when the weather is cold.
Tile
Tile is the underdog here as it isn’t usually peoples first choice for warmth. It is durable and water resistant. Tile can withstand mud, snow, and water which is usually brought in through wet clothes and boots. It can also be greatly customized to fit the theme of your home. Radiant heating can also be added below tile to increase warmth.
Rubber
Rubber is very rarely used for flooring – but that doesn’t mean its not as good. Rubber doesn’t grow or shrink with temperature change and is almost completely weather-proof.
Vinyl Plank Flooring
Vinyl Plank Flooring is similar to carpet and has the added benefit of being more durable. Some swear by it saying it’s the best choice for cold climates because it is durable, waterproof, stylish and has insulating properties.
So which flooring choices are right for your custom home? Alair Homes Victoria is here to help as you make these important decisions. Contact us, and let’s discuss your options to come up with a great plan for the flooring in your beautiful new home.