I have no idea how this works under carpet because I don’t do carpet but it might be useful for those of you looking for a sustainable underlay. However I can tell you that so far it has done an excellent job of insulating our van

Insulation For A Van Conversion.

When converting our empty steel box of a van into a cosy camper home we had to line it with some form of installation. 

This stops the van from being freezing cold in winter and a baking, boiling can of sweat in the warmer weather. And, very, importantly deadens the noise from outside. 

Reading up about insulating vans and there are all kinds of concerns and worries. Many say you need to line the steel  inside with a plastic sheet to stop the water condensing on the  surface and rusting the van from the side out.

However I don’t want to use plastic. So I went for a natural carpet liner stuck straight to the metal. N.B. This is an important decision and may have long term, negative consequence. Please do your own research. 

After some research I thought I would use wool.

I tried to buy some all natural Swaledale wool but Could get it on time.

Details Here

Swaledale 50 Pure Wool Carpet Underlay

•  heavy weight pure new wool carpet underlay
• manufactured from 100% pure Swaledale wool. made with 100% Swaledale wool and has a new improved Jute scrim which is ideal for anyone wanting a totally natural product.
• Buy per square metre £5.99 +VAT

So I got this instead

MULTI RICH 56 – Recycled felt underlay made from leftover carpet fibres made locally in Yorkshire. 

This meets a lot of my shopping criteria. I’m into supporting local businesses, local production and recycled products as well as biodegradable and plastic free. So this is almost perfect.  

Two downsides…on closer inspections I saw what appeared to be some synthetic fibres in there. On asking I was told that  it was guaranteed 80% wool but some synthetics did slip in. And of course it does come packaged in plastic – sigh….

Anyway  2 years ago I glued it to the van where it still remains. It does indeed keep the van warm and or cool. So far so good.

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Wilsons Underlays http://www.wilsons-underlays.co.uk

• Specialist manufacturer of underlay based in Dewsbury – West Yorkshire. Underlay made in the UK!
• Wool carpet underlay is made entirely from 100% recycled fibres. Leftover from carpet production. 80% pure wool 20% synthetic
• Specialist manufacturer of underlay based in Dewsbury – West Yorkshire. Underlay made in the UK!
• Website http://wilsons-underlays.co.uk
• Wilsons Underlays, Ravenswharf Road, Dewsbury

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