9 Benefits of

Cork Flooring

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 What is it?
• A popular option available for sustainable flooring.
• Made by removing the bark of the Cork Oak. This is
the only type of tree able to regenerate after harvest.
The bark can be re-harvested every 9-10 years
without damaging the tree.
• Cork is beautiful, durable, comfortable, and offers a
great alternative to traditional floors.

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 Benefits of Using Cork:
1.Extremely durable
2.Hypoallergenic and resistant to the mold and
mildew commonly associated with other types of
flooring. Great choice for homes with kids and
pets.
3.Comfortable to walk on and provides a nice
‘spring’ underfoot.

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 4.Good insulator and resistant to temperatures.
Stays cool in summer, warm in winter.
5.Easy to install and comes in planks or tiles.
6.Can be installed by any flooring contractor.
7.Cork is an upgrade that costs about as much
as wood, tile, or carpet.

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 8.Cork comes in a variety of colors in order to
customize the look.
9.Truly renewable since the tree is not cut down
to get the cork, thus, a better environmental
solution than bamboo.

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 Jim Simcoe is a green real estate consultant, sustainability speaker and author.
Mr. Simcoe has been featured on NBC, Fox, SmartMoney.com, San Diego Insider TV, etc. Mr. Simcoe also writes for
EcoHome, Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine, San Diego Business Journal, BiggerPockets.com, etc. He is the co-author
of the “Go Green, Bank Green” study published by Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine in March 2010.
Mr. Simcoe is the President of the Board of Directors of the New World Leadership School, the first sustainable kindergarten
in San Diego County. He is a Certified Green Building Professional, EcoBroker and Real Estate Broker.
He lives with his wife, two daughters and two very spoiled dogs in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, California. He can be reached at
jim@jimsimcoe.com or 760-271-7128.

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