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CORK WINCANDERS FLOOR – GREEN MATERIAL

Cork Wicanders floor achieve their superiority by applying Corktech technology, using a high cork core, to provide comfort, reduce noise and foot warmth. The cork underlay reinforces heat insulation and sound insulation, providing a quiet and energy-saving space.

Cork Wicanders Floor (source: Internet)

Cork is a material made from oak shells harvested every nine years from oak trees over 25 years of age.

Cocktech combines the unique natural qualities of cork and the newest manufacturing technology to create a unique multi-layered structure of cork that converges in all its beauty, comfort and durability.

Cork Wicanders Floor (source: Internet)

The Wicanders utilize Corktech technology, which uses a high cork core to provide comfort, noise reduction, and warmth foot.

Benefits of Corktech - Cork Wicanders Floors

Reduce noise: The Wicanders also act as a noise reduction buffer between the floor and the rooms below, reducing sound to 53%. So not only do Wicanders reduce the noise inside a room, but it also reduces the noise to the room below. This is especially convenient in apartments and hotels, the area is susceptible to external sound.

Cork Wicanders Floor (source: Internet)

Shock resistance: Cork's structure consists of millions of tiny cells filled with air and up to 40 million such cells per cubic centimeter. This honeycomb structure explains why cork is elastic. The Wicanders have excellent elastic qualities and are able to recover from strong shocks. The ability to reduce high shock also helps the cork floor has a longer life cycle.

Cork Wicanders Floor (source: Internet)

Thermal insulation: With the unique honeycomb structure made up of millions of cells filled with air, the Wicanders floor also has thermal insulation properties. This cork feature in the Wicanders floor keeps the floor temperature optimal throughout the year and makes the user feel comfortable touching, even bare feet.

Cork Wicanders Floor (source: Internet)

 

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