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Expanded Cork Board Insulation

MasterFormat 07 21 00 Thermal Insulation

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Cork insulation boards are made by exposing cork granules to super-heated steam in a block-shaped press mold. The super-heated steam causes the cork pieces to swell and expand, but because their movement in the press mold is limited, the granules...

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Cork insulation boards are made by exposing cork granules to super-heated steam in a block-shaped press mold. The super-heated steam causes the cork pieces to swell and expand, but because their movement in the press mold is limited, the granules are forced together under pressure. Suberin, a waxy resin naturally present in cork, is activated by the steam and pressure, and acts as a binder between the now expanded granules. After the molded blocks are cooled, they are cut into slabs of varying thicknesses. No flame retardant or antimicrobial additives are necessary.

Name % Weight Whole Function GREENSCREEN® Sources
Cork Granules
100.00% Insulator Subscribe to view
Name % Weight Part % Weight Whole Function GREENSCREEN® Sources
Cork Granules
100.00% 100.00% Insulator Subscribe to view

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Amorim
Corktherm
Corktherm Specs
Corktherm TDS
EcoSupply
Thermacork
Thermacork Declare
Thermacork process
WeCork