Green Home Idea: Cork Flooring
Cork flooring is both an environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient flooring option for your home. Here’s more information about this green flooring material:
How It’s Harvested: Cork is harvested from the bark of the cork tree, which is native to the Mediteranean. Cork to be used for flooring is cut into large flat panels. Cork harvesting is is an environmentally friendly process, as only the bark of the tree is used, and the tree is not harmed. Cork trees produce a new layer of cork for harvesting every 5-7 years.
How It’s Installed: Cork flooring installation is similar to the installation of wood flooring. It can be glued down or installed as a tongue and groove “floating floor”. Cork flooring is often treated with natural sealants for easy cleaning.
Cork Flooring Benefits: In addition to being a smart choice for any green remodeling project, cork flooring is sound absorbent, all natural, and energy-efficient. Cork flooring is warm to the touch and will help you conserve energy by acting as a natural insulator.
Cork floors cost about the same as hardwood floors. Here’s more info about cork flooring.
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by Traci Latoz
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