Small Planet Supply has been selling ThermaCork Decorative cork since 2013. While we know how fabulous it is, we forget to share what makes this building/decorative product so special. Here are the top five reasons why we love ThermaCork decorative cork.
Read MoreDo you have a project that you think would be perfect for ThermaCork, but the only thing holding you back is the color of finished product? If you have ever wondered about the viability of painting, staining, or sealing our ThermaCork Façade panels, hopefully the results of this ongoing backyard test can answer your questions.
If you’re just tuning in to this test, you can find the original article here, and there is a quick recap on the methodology below. If you’re returning to see the results after the last check-in, feel free to skip ahead!
Read MoreIn this blog post, Small Planet Supply’s Josh Palmer explains how builders and homeowners can confidently use cork in their building assemblies.
If you’re someone whose fallen in love with natural properties of ThermaCork but are unsure whether you can use it to insulate your home, then this blog post is for you! As we’ve outlined in previous blog posts, cork has been used for hundreds of years as an insulation material and ThermaCork is composed of 100% cork, is carbon-negative and has no chemicals added in production. Builders and homeowners who are considering cork may worry whether using cork as insulation puts them at risk for developing mold. The simple answer is no, if the wall assembly is done correctly. More details about mold, mold prevention and correct wall assembly are outlined in this blog post.
Read MoreThermaCork is a 100% natural product that appeals to customers who value its insulation and accoustic properies. While we’re accustomed to hearing good things from our customers, we were delighted to receive an email from one of our youngest customers, Jenna, who used ThermaCork in her eighth grade science fair project. When Jenna sent an email to us (in the side bar to the right), we just had to learn more.
Read MoreLast Friday, Albert Rooks and I were in Lisbon for our third Amorim Cork Conference. The two-day conference highlights innovations in cork use. Amorim is the world's largest cork producer and manufactures cork flooring, cork stoppers for wine and our own Thermacork.
This year, following a tour of the factory (more on the factory tour soon), we were surprised with a site visit much more fun then last year's school tour - Fitapreta Winery, located outside of Evora.
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