Cork - Natural
0.118 inches
What is it
Cork is the outer bark of the cork oak tree. Cork is light weight, rot resistant, compressible and recoverable, expandable, fire resistant in its natural state, impermeable, soft, and buoyant.
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Design notes
A brown/tan spotty color.
Typical uses
Coasters and placemats. Bulletin board material and sectional wall covering. Also ideal for certain gasket applications, shipping and spacer pads, protective backing and numerous other industrial, commercial and hobby requirements.
Environmental info
The cork bark can be 'stripped' off allowing new bark to grow in its place without killing or damaging the trees. This makes every tree a renewable source of raw material.
Adhesives, joints & fastenings
Construction adhesives will bond boards well. Follow the adhesive manufacturer's instructions for application processes.


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