Byline: GENE AUSTIN Knight-Ridder
Q: Our house is built on a concrete slab, which gets cold in winter. Is there any way to insulate the floor so it is warmer?
A: The simplest way to insulate a concrete-slab floor is to install insulating panels over the concrete, then add carpet pad and carpet over the panels.
An insulating panel that works well in this situation is Comfort Base, a fiberboard product made by Homasote Co. The panels will not only make the floor considerably warmer, but will add resilience and make it more comfortable to walk on. Comfort Base, which is made from recycled newspapers, is half-inch thick and is sold in panels measuring two feet by …
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