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The Benefits of Cork Flooring by Nikki Willhite Recycling and living green are very popular right now. Anything that you can put into your home that is easily replenishable , is very popular. When we think of popular green housing products, most of us think of bamboo. However, next in line would have to be cork. It takes about 25 years for a cork tree to grow large enough to harvest the bark for the first time. Then it is a 9 year wait to strip the bark over a 150-200 year life of the tree. For the trivia buff, most cork is harvested in Portugal, from trees as old as 200 years. Since cork is just harvested and made from the bark of the tree, as opposed to cutting the tree down, this product is considered green. Cork has been used for many things over the years. It has been put in bottles, on bulletin boards, used in the fishing industry, and now it is being used on floors. HERE ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES OF CORK FLOORS - Cork has a wonderful resilient quality. It is easy on the feet, which it has become a flooring product. - You can purchase cork in different colors and patterns. It is very durable. Most people think of cork as being a soft material but it is actually very hard and can last for a hundred years. - It is also hard to damage. There is a lot of air in cork, so it absorbs water, and is a good choice for kitchens. - It absorbs sound. - If it gets damaged, it is easily repaired. - It repels bugs. - It will not rot. - It is fire resistant - It is a good properties of insulation - It is hypo-allergenic, and great for people with allergies. You can now find cork floors in upscale houses. With all the properties listed above, plus a good price point, cork flooring is a good choice for all homes. About the Author: Nikki Willhite, mother of 3 and an interior design graduate, has been writing and publishing articles on the topic of frugal living for over a decade. Visit her at www.frugalhappyfamilies.com - where you will find hundreds of frugal living tips and articles. Frugal Happy Families- more than just money! |
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