Cork-General Info

Cork-General Info

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Swelling along plank edges

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Cork

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Cork

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Swelling from moisture damage

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Swelling

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Cork floor

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Cork floor

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Cork floor

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Cork

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Swelling

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Cork Flooring — General Information

Floor Detective® Claims and Conditions Guide

What You Need to Know

• Cork flooring is classified within the wood flooring category although it is not technically a hardwood species
• Cork is derived from the bark of the cork oak tree and is harvested without cutting down the tree
• The flooring material is manufactured from processed cork bark rather than …

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