Cork Board insulation is made entirely from natural and renewable cork. Use Cork Boards as part of a system, offering a vapour permeable insulation and excellent acoustic performance.
Using 100% natural cork panels on a building ensures maximum thermal and good acoustic insulation whilst also preserving the environment.
Providing natural and sustainable insulation (extracted from the cork-oak tree every 9 years), the cork used in the Cork Board system is a breathable material, free from any chemicals, synthetic resins and carcinogenic materials. This therefore contributes to a natural, healthy environment inside or outside of your home.
Cork Boards are available in a range of thicknesses and each board measures 500 mm x 1000 mm. Supplied in packs – the number of boards per pack differs depending on the thickness of board.
The cork’s low thermal conductivity (λ=0.036 – 0,040 W/m.K) offers a high energy efficiency, thus contributing for an environmental and economic saving.
Cork boards can also be used as an acoustic insulator, due to its density, allowing a substantial reduction of noise from the outside.
Possible Applications
Pitched roof with rigid insulation over slab, Flat tapered roof, Traditional flat roof, Green roof, Pitched roof with above rafter insulation, Pitched roof with internal insulation between rafters, Pitched roof with Roof Membrane, Pitched roof with corrugated roofing system, Masonry wall and Slab discontinuity, Metal-stud Wall and Slab discontinuity, Metal stud partition wall with insulation, Metal stud over masonry wall with insulation, Double Wall with insulation fully filling the cavity, Internal partitions with insulation lined on both sides, Decoupling layer for window frames and core, Door core insulation, Heavy Machinery Vibration Control, HVAC Vibration Control, Pipe section, Expansion joints, Electric underfloor heating, Traditional underfloor heating, Flooring joists cavity filling, Unlinking screed filler to the wall, Floating slab with mosaic flooring, Floating slab with wood flooring, Internal insulation for external walls, Standard lap siding with exterior rigid insulation, Ventilated Façade, Exterior cladding over insulation – Cork at sight, Double Wall with insulation partially filling the cavity , ETICS / EIFS, Formwork insulation.
TRADITIONAL UNDERFLOOR HEATING
SOLUTION DESCRIPTION
Thermal insulation for underfloor heating systems of hot water tubes using Expanded Insulation Corkboard and still promoting sound insulation.
ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
– 100% natural and additive-free industrial process
– Durability of 50 to 60 years without loss of characteristics
– Totally recyclable
– Sink CO2 (CARBON NEGATIVE)
– Low embodied energy
– No emission of harmful compounds for indoor air quality
INTERNAL INSULATION FOR EXTERNAL WALLS
SOLUTION DESCRIPTION
Thermal and acoustic insulation of exterior walls lined with Expanded Insulation Corkboard by the inside of wall. Does not absorb water by capillary action. Excellent Soundproofing
ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
– 100% natural and additive-free industrial process
– Durability of 50 to 60 years without loss of characteristics
– Totally recyclable
– Sink CO2 (CARBON NEGATIVE)
PITCHED ROOF WITH INTERNAL INSULATION BETWEEN RAFTERS
SOLUTION DESCRIPTION
Thermal and acoustic insulation of pitched roofs with Expanded Insulation Corkboard between rafters.
ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
– 100% natural and additive-free industrial process
– Durability of 50 to 60 years without loss of characteristics
– Totally recyclable
– Sink CO2 (CARBON NEGATIVE)
– Low embodied energy
– No emission of harmful compounds for indoor air quality
The Process
The SecilVit Cork system links the superior thermal performance of the ETICS system with an efficient environmental performance. The boards are natural and renewable and the plasters and adhesives are lime based, breathable and sustainable. This is the perfect combination for external or internal thermal and acoustic insulation on solid wall construction.
Secil Cork Board Internal Application guide
SecilVit Cork Insulation Board – Technical Brochure
SecilVit Cork Insulation Board – Brief Application Guide
SecilVit Cork Board Insulation – Full Application guide
SecilVit MD Facade – Technical Brochure