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Cork tiles are a rapidly renewable flooring product that create a beautiful surface. Cork flooring does not transmit sound easily, is comfortable under your feet, and is very healthy with low VOC’s. Cork comes from the bark of the cork oak tree, and can be harvested sustainably every ten years.
Additional benefits include durability, rot-resistance and fire-resistance. Cork also has excellent sound absorption qualities, especially at a thickness of 6mm or greater. The manufacturing process produces almost no material waste. Cork products use urea melamine, phenol-formaldehyde and polyurethane as the typical binders, much less toxic than urea formaldehyde, a common binder in typical flooring. Cork is often treated with several coats of polyurethane, similar to hardwood flooring, to protect it from wear.
A well-maintained cork floor will last for decades. Cork floors require somewhat more maintenance that other flooring options but also offer benefits the others do not. Cork flooring is available in many different styles, shades and tile sizes. It can be purchased in plank or in tiles. A cork floor has a unique comfort that feels good on the feet and legs. The good sound absorption qualities make it a natural choice in a home where noise is a factor.
Suberin, an inherent substance of cork, is a natural insect repellent. Even termites are kept away. Cork is anti-microbial and is resistant to mold and mildew. If allergies are a problem, yet you enjoy the comfort and warmth of carpet, cork may be the ideal alternative.
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Before you buy... Roofing
When considering a roofing material, ask the same questions you would ask when buying any building material. First, what is the origin of the material? In the case of traditional roofing products like asphalt shingles, the origin is petroleum. Aside from the obvious environmental ramifications of using petroleum products, there are also disposal issues to consider. Presently there are many roofing alternatives that may become total replacements to traditional roofing materials.
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