Hi I am going to be replacing my downstairs carpet and it just happens to be
the same size as my attic floor. Will there be any gain to the insulation of
my attic if I lay the carpet on my attic floor or should I just bin it?

Thanks Ron

Ron wrote:
Hi I am going to be replacing my downstairs carpet and it just happens to be
the same size as my attic floor. Will there be any gain to the insulation of
my attic if I lay the carpet on my attic floor or should I just bin it?

Essentially none.
However, it may seal any gaps, and reduce heat loss that way.
If it's properly insulated anyway, no.

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Ron wrote:

Hi I am going to be replacing my downstairs carpet and it just
happens to be the same size as my attic floor. Will there be any gain
to the insulation of my attic if I lay the carpet on my attic floor
or should I just bin it?

Thanks Ron

Probably not a lot of gain. However, assuming the attic is boarded, adding
carpet makes it a bit more comfortable when you're grovelling about up
there. I've got it in mine!
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On Sun, 09 Oct 2005 18:12:32 GMT, "Ron" wrote:

| Hi I am going to be replacing my downstairs carpet and it just happens to be
| the same size as my attic floor. Will there be any gain to the insulation of
| my attic if I lay the carpet on my attic floor or should I just bin it?

Probably worth doing as draught proofing, even if it does not give much
insulation.

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