Why is cork flooring eco-friendly?
Cork is a sort of “green-building” material. It’s environmentally friendly and can be renewed and utilized in the production of various products, the two most predominant being wine-stoppers and cork floor boards. Cork is produced and harvested through the bark of the cork oak tree. Globally, the main cork oak forests are located in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Southern France. The reason for this is due to the climate and types of soil produced within these areas. Currently, Portugal will produce fifty percent of the worlds raw cork material in a given calendar year. Understand that there are a few different types of cork trees. However, these cork trees produce a bark which is unusable for cork production. The cork used for wine-stoppers and for the production of cork floor boards comes exclusively from the bark of the cork oak tree. These trees produce Suberin, a waxy substance which adds to the versatility and functionality of the cork, making it a valuable investment. The Suberin p
