Among the innovative -- some might say weird -- products we’re trying out at our Dummerston farmhouse, none is more unusual than the expanded cork insulation we’re currently installing as a layer of ...

Expanded cork insulation is one of the eco materials of the moment, with proponents ranging from RIBA to NASA. You might be wondering if cork insulation could suit your self build project or ...

Ever wonder why recording studios and cozy cafes feel so peaceful? The secret might be hiding in plain sight—cork! This amazing natural material isn’t just for wine bottles anymore. Cork walls and ...

I’m always on the hunt for the latest, most interesting, and most environmentally friendly building materials, and I have particular interest in insulation products -- partly because many conventional ...

Dear Jim: I am trying to use as many natural and efficient products as possible. Is cork flooring a truly natural product; is it bad for the environment, and will its insulation lower my utility bills ...

In a world where resources are becoming scarcer and the impact of the climate crisis is a cause for concern, sustainability is playing an increasingly important role in our society. More and more ...

Cork is obtained from the bark of the cork oak, a slow-growing tree in the Mediterranean region that lives an average of 200 years. The valuable property of the cork oak is that it regenerates itself.

This series highlights the expertise of Brownstoner's Services Pros. If you don’t have much experience with cork flooring, you might have the wrong idea about what it looks like. No one is suggesting ...