Cork Flooring & Corkboard Insulation
Whilst cork used to be the main product sold at Westco and has over the years taken a back seat since laminate, wood and vinyl have become more fashionable. Cork is still being sold and has been used in modern designs by customers. Westco has seen an increase in the amount of Cork being sold and has linked this to the benefits that Cork offers, is this the beginning of rejuvenation of the product?
Environmental Factors
Cork, which is the bark of the Cork Oak Tree, is a sustainable material. As part of a natural cycle the outer bark is harvested every 9 years without harm to the tree, which lives for about 200 years.
Beauty
Cork is a beautiful natural product and offers durability and softness. The natural colour of cork also makes it easy to match up with existing or future colour schemes. When cork is subjected to pressure, the gas in the cells is compressed and volume reduces considerably. When released from pressure, cork recovers very rapidly to its original shape. Cork is remarkably resistant to wear, as it is less affected by impact and friction than other hard surfaces because of its cellular composition.
Sound, Vibration & Thermal Insulation
Cork reduces the transmission of sound, vibration, heat and therefore is a great insulator. It is extremely compressible, being comprised of 50% air, yet has terrific strength. Cork reduces heat loss in rooms and even body heat loss through the feet. Cork naturally maintains a comfortable temperature, never getting very hot or very cool. Walk barefoot on a cork floor and the warmth is immediately apparent. Cork naturally warms and enriches any interior when used on the floor for a quiet comfortable feeling.
Inherently fire resistant
Natural cork is a fire inhibitor, not spreading the flame. Cork also does not release any toxic gases on combustion.
Anti-Allergenic and Insect Resistant
Bugs, mold, mites and even termites are repelled by cork due to a naturally occurring substance in cork called Suberin.
Affordable Flooring
Cork is less expensive then most other flooring products and can be a cost effective way to alter a room. Given that Cork has so many benefits choosing Westco Cork flooring offers the perfect solution.
Westco’s range of cork products include:
Squares 12” x 12” (305x305mm)
- Sanded – ready to seal
- Ready sealed
- Self adhesive ready sealed
Floating Floor 900x295x10.5mm
- Cork Plank Veneer
- Cork Veneer Granada
Westco Health & Safety Data Sheets, Westco Corkboard Insulation
Westco corkboard offers excellent thermal insulation and can be supplied to measure and enhance the performance of the roof system.
For further information about cork insulation please download the PDFs.
- Corkboard Insulation
- Health and Safety Data Sheet
- Roof Plan Example
To enquire further about this service contact:
Richard Harries
Telephone: (029) 2037 6700
Email: richardharries@westcodiy.co.uk
If you have a requirement for cork and would like to discuss this, or would like to discuss any of our flooring products, please give our sales team a call on 02920 376 700.
