http://www.rubberseeds.com Living the Green Life Each Day Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:50:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 http://www.rubberseeds.com/my-dads-helpful-guide-to-follow-when-you-are-searching-for-cork-floors/ http://www.rubberseeds.com/my-dads-helpful-guide-to-follow-when-you-are-searching-for-cork-floors/#comments Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:35:52 +0000 Doc Lindberg http://www.rubberseeds.com/my-dads-helpful-guide-to-follow-when-you-are-searching-for-cork-floors/ After crop, the bark of the cork tree can rejuvenate itself without damage to the tree or the environment. Most of the oak, cork trees can be cropped each 6 years, due to the regrowth of their bark. The trees are not cut down as they can literally produce bark for centuries and little of the cropped materials will be wasted. Cork has been used for centuries because of its sturdiness and beauty. Therefore, it’s a excellent choice for home and commercial flooring. Laminate and hardwood flooring can benefit by an underlaying of cork because it absorbs sound.
 
 Many people don’t think of cork as being sturdy because it is very flexible and has the facility to be compressed. But it is very adaptable. In Europe, it isn’t rare for extremely old estates to have the same cork flooring which has been in the home for a long time even centuries.
 
 Cork must be correctly maintain ( like wood or any other durable flooring ). The cork flooring can then last for years to come. Cork is very immune to spills from liquids and it has got a non-slip surface. As a result, it is a good choice for kitchens and toilets. And, naturally, it’s also a good choice for dining and living rooms too. The seams must be sealed if the cork is installed in kitchens or lavatories.
 
 Since a cork floor is naturally hypoallergenic and is proof against mold and mildew, it is a brilliant choice for folks who have allergies or asthma or people who have other respiratory issues. Other advantages of cork is that it won’t attract dust and pollen as it is anti-static. It also doesn’t produce toxics.
 
 Cork contains insulating elements which results in a reduction of your heating and cooling bills. It is actually warm to touch, even if it doesn’t contain underfloor heating and it insulates against both heat and cold. This makes it conducive for cold, hard cement subflooring. Enjoy the many advantages of using cork floor kitchens.
 
 For years cork has had the reputation for being a quality underlayment under hard surface floors as it is highly efficient for sound control and also suppresses cracks. It also absorbs vibration, as well as sound so it is beneficial for both homes and businesses because it can cut back the transference of sound between floors.
 
 Cork is capable of being applied over any type of subflooring, even existing flooring. However, it cannot be applied over carpet. Cork may even be applied over flooring that is asbestos-based because it eliminates the requirement of removal of the old floor and, , the health risks that will occur during removal. You must also consider cork flooring due to its low upkeep and it is relatively simple to install. You will be very happy with its versatility and beauty.

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