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| Bamboo and Cork
We have bamboo & cork both offer various patterns and textures. The Duro– Design product line offers over 54 different colors in their bamboo and cork line. Bamboo and cork are inherently durable products. Bamboo is 27% harder than oak and 13% harder than maple. Cork is equal or superior to hardwood in high traffic areas. Bamboo & cork are making waves in the floor coverings business. Not only are they new, great design elements, but they are environmentally friendly products as well. |  | APC Cork
Cork is the name given to the bark of the cork oak, a tree from the beech family, characteristic of western Mediterranean countries.The bark acts as a protective shell to the harsh climate changes and numerous fires affecting the region.Cork trees are stripped of their bark every nine to fourteen years, the tree is never cut and the habitat remains undisturbed.The properties of cork are derived naturally from the structure and chemical composition of the inner cells. Each cubic centimeter of cork’s honeycomb structure contains between 30 and 40 million air cells. Hence cork provides:
- Insulation- Because 90% of the tissue consists of gaseous matter the density of cork is extremely low giving the materials wonderful insulating properties, thermal as well as acoustical.
- Resilency - 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.
- Impermeability - The presence of suberin, an inherent waxy substance, renders cork impervious to both liquid and gases. As a result, it does not and may therefore be considered the best seal available.
- Hypoallergenic - Cork does not absorb dust and consequently does not cause allergies.
- Durability - Cork is remarkably resistant to wear, as it is less affected by the impact and friction than other hard surfaces because of the cellular composition.
- Fire Retardent - A natural fire retardant, cork does not spread flames and does not release toxic gases during combustion.
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This centuries-old product combines elegance, versatility, form and function. And, Natural Bamboo is now offered as the perfect flooring solution for you. Unique grains provide looks that can't be found with other flooring products. The beautiful hues are not painted, but rather are inherent to the product. As with any natural product, the color and shade variations add to the beauty of the finished floor. The demand for Bamboo has been expanding for many years because of its beauty and elegance. Bamboo is now one of the preferred materials for interior designers. Trend-setting and aesthetically pleasing, Bamboo combines hard wearing capabilities and ecological considerations. Bamboo presents an unmistakably high quality surface appearance |
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