| Q. |
What should a good
underlayment provide? |
| A. |
Sound-deadening to quiet
impact noises and airborne sounds, and resilience for comfort underfoot. |
| Q. |
What gives cork its
sound-deadening and natural resiliency properties? |
| A. |
Sound-deadening: 200
million cork cells per cubic inch - each a dead air space - impede transmission of sound
and therefore serves as an effective noise barrier. Resiliency: This unique
physical composition of cork gives it excellent compressibility and recoverability.
It easily conforms to slight variations in the surface of the floor and provides a
compliant base for the finished floor.
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| Q. |
What kind of cork makes the
best underlayment? |
| A. |
Pure, natural composition cork
in a low 10 to 12 lb. density provides maximum sound-deadening, resiliency and durability
characteristics. QuietCORK™ is specially formulated in 11.5
lb. low density produced from a mix of 1mm to 4mm cork grains to maximize underlayment
needs and requirements. |
| Q. |
What about sound-deadening
requirements? |
| A. |
QuietCORK™
in 6mm thickness substantially exceeds sound-deadening requirements (impact noise) for
"floors separating living units" in condominiums, apartment and office
buildings. QuietCORK™ even in 2.5mm thickness will meet the
established standards as called for by building codes and regulatory associations when used with an appropriate floor / ceiling assembly system. |
| Q. |
Are there other benefits
besides sound control to using QuietCORK™ |
| A. |
QuietCORK™
is a low weight material which also provides thermal insulation and is easily and
economically applied. Furthermore it provides stress crack protection for ceramic
tiles, hardwood floorings and other floor coverings. |
| Q. |
When and where does one use QuietCORK™ |
| A. |
QuietCORK™
should be used in any structure requiring noise control from floor to floor and/or room to
room such as condominiums, hospitals, schools, hotels, and office buildings. QuietCORK™
is also highly beneficial in single or multi-level homes due to it's acoustic and thermal
insulating properties. QuietCORK™ provides an outstanding
sound barrier beneath hardwood, ceramic, marble or stone flooring. |
| Q. |
What about environmental
concerns? |
| A. |
QuietCORK™
is a non-toxic, natural, environmentally friendly and renewable resource. |
| Q. |
Is QuietCORK™
available in both rolls and sheets? |
| A. |
Yes. Contact Jelinek Cork Group for details on sizes, thicknesses,
and prices. |