THE UNIQUE AND VALUABLE PROPERTIES OF CORK FLOORING
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The cork oak tree has a special honeycomb structured bark made up of tiny cells. Inside each cell is the form of a 14-sided polyhedron with the inner cell space filled entirely with an air-like gas mixture. Cork derives its properties naturally from the structure and chemical composition of its very strong, and flexible cell membrane, that is water proof and air tight. Since about89% of the tissue of the bark is made up of a gaseous matter, the special properties and value of the corks density is very low, in order of 0.12 to 0.20, which bears fact t the big disproportion between the weight and the volume of the material.
THE SPECIAL AND VALUABLE PROPERTIES OF CORK FLOORING:
1. Its Lightness:
Being light it will float on water. For thousands of years this has been its most celebrated characteristic. It has been used in fishing equipment since the ancient times.
2. Elasticity/Resiliency:
Each cell member is highly flexible, making it compressible and elastic. After being subject pressure it wil return to its natural shape. When put under pressure, the gas in the cells are reduced in volume, once pressure is released, it will decompress back to it original shape and not have any signs of it of being under pressure at all.
3. Impermeability:
Having a chemical makeup of a complex mixture of fatty acids and heavy organic alcohol it is impermeable to both liquids and gases. Making it rot resistant and one of the best seals you can get.
4. Fire retardant and insulation qualities:
Low conductivity of heat, sound and vibration is a further value of cork. This i because the gaseous elements of each cell is sealed in tiny compartments that are insulated from each other by a moisture resistant material. This is what makes cork, more so than any natural substance, on of the best insulation capacities, both acoustic and thermal. Also it is a natural fire retardant because it will not spread flames of release toxic gases during combustion.
5. Wear resistant
cork is highly resistant to the wear of high traffic. It is less affected by impact or friction than any other hard surfaces due to its honeycomb structure.
6. It is hypoallergenic:
Since cork will not absorb dust, it protects against allergies and is easier on people with asthma.
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