Performance and quality of carpet are associated with lots of things. It is necessary, therefore for a specifier to understand how all the individual elements work. For instance the construction method should be correct for the end use and the traffic requirements; the yarn size and the gauge should be in relation to each other; the backing systems should be appropriate; and the dye technique must be consistent with the end use.
Have you tested your carpet? Did you check its R-Value? No! Get it tested or get it confirmed by the dealer for R- Value determines the insulation capabilities of the carpet. Providing Insulation is one of the important feature of the carpet. Carpets of different thickness and the carpets of different fibers have different R- value.
Carpet is the most versatile flooring choice and accounts for more than half of all flooring purchases made each year. The popularity of the carpet as the most popular flooring item is due its functionality. It has many advantages as compared to other flooring items. Apart from other things carpet has a thermal value that adds warmth to the room. It also acts as good sound insulator too.
Carpet prevents the heat loss by providing insulation. It is the thickness that determines the insulation level of the carpet. More thick is the carpet, better the insulation is. Since carpet is a good insulator, it increases thermal comfort at a given room temperature by, reducing the loss of body heat, reducing drafts, and buffering humidity. For hard flooring it is required to heat the room to 23°-24° C, while only 20°C is needed with carpeting. This saves the the energy by 9% to 13%. Carpet contributes to the R-value of a home, adding to its energy efficiency.
R-value is directly proportional to the total thickness of the carpet rather than the type of fiber content. If the R value of the carpet is not provided, it is suggested that by multiplying the total carpet thickness measured in inches by a factor of 2.6 to approximate the carpet's R-value.
Material | Thickness (in.) | Weight oz/sq yd | Density lbs/cubic ft. | R -Value |
Prime Polyurethane | 0.4 | 10.3 | 2.2 | 1.61 |
Slab Rubber | 0.23 | 62 | --- | 0.62 |
Waffled Sponge Rubber | 0.43 | 49.2 | --- | 0.78 |
Hair & Jute Coated | 0.44 | 52.6 | --- | 1.71 |
Bonded Polyurethane | 0.5 | --- | 4 | 2.09 |
standards in mind. Some of the safety issues pertaining commercial carpets are :
Area rug or simply rug is the fastest way to change the mood or character of a room. Apart from its aesthetic value, the rug can provide other benefits. For example it reduces the noise level, gives soothing effect to whole environment and also adds warmth and charm in the room.
