Cork Flooring Thermal Insulation

Thermal insulation r value of cork flooring.

Cork flooring thermal insulation.

Cork flooring miminizes conductive heat loss and gain which can be an important advantage in some heating and cooling strategies. The denser the cork is the stronger the resulting material will be. Cork floors are. Flooring materials need to be able to hold up to heavy traffic.

Cork is extremely strong so it will provide you with a resilient and lasting material for your floor. Cork granules are easy to work with. It also does not dent easily and it won t be affected by changes in temperature. Hence we can provide your building with a thermal cork coating that will keep it safe from damage.

Suberin a natural substance in cork works as a mold inhibitor and prevents cork flooring from rotting besides that it has natural insulation properties that can help reduce heating costs. Cork is made up of 14 sided cells with 60 to 100 million cells per cubic inch. Cork flooring is a great choice for play areas or commercial spaces where there is a desire for a comfortable walking and standing surface. Cork is a light but hardy material that has tremendous protective power.

Cork is a natural insulator that prevents heat loss in the winter and obviously heat gains through the floor during the summer. Especially if the floor of your house exists of a carpeted floor cork boards are the best floor insulation materials. Cork insulation for floors. Moreover these boards are hard wearing and feel warm.

Cork insulation boards can easily be glued onto a concrete subfloor.