Cork is the dream material for every home. In addition to your bulletin board or coaster, it is suitable for almost every corner of a home. From facade insulation to floors and ceilings. But what makes cork so popular? And what are the advantages of building or renovating with cork? Discover it here!
Sustainable and recyclable cork Cork is a natural and 100% recyclable product that comes from the cork oak. Instead of cutting down trees, the tree is peeled. The top layer of the bark, also called the bast, is cut away, dried and steamed under high temperature so that it expands. The expanded bark is then processed into all kinds of products. A few years later, a new layer grows back on the tree. For this recovery process, the cork oak absorbs 3 to 5 times more CO2 from the air. As a result, Austin custom home builder and renovating with cork is not only environmentally conscious, but also a good way to a CO2-neutral home. Facade renovation with cork One of the biggest advantages of cork is that it insulates both thermally and acoustically. The perfect insulation material to protect your home against cold winters, hot summer days and noise nuisance. In addition, it is fire resistant. Cork is therefore often used in facade renovations. Spray cork is a product that adheres to various surfaces such as wood, brick or metal. Without demolition work, you can make your home slightly more energy efficient with a new wall cladding made of spray cork. Please note that spray cork is not a fully-fledged alternative for exterior wall or cavity wall insulation. You have grains for that. They are also suitable for filling and insulating the space between your ceiling and wooden floor, for example. Insulate with cork boards Insulating with cork is relatively expensive, but completely natural and sustainable. Cork boards are resistant to moisture. Ideal for bathrooms, kitchens or basements. But they also come into their own under the roof. Cork floor, stairs and ceiling You can also rely on the natural product for the finishing of your home. Cork floors, ceilings and stairs are on the rise. Rightly so! Because they not only have a high quality. They are also very maintenance - friendly. Cork flooring fits in just about all rooms and is dirt-repellent, scratch- and moisture-resistant. In addition, cork floors come in all sorts of shapes, colors and styles. Occasionally apply a protective top coat in the most intensively used areas. Cork is also a good choice as a ceiling covering. Its high insulation value improves the acoustics in the room. |
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