Where Cork Comes From For Flooring

[Ernesto]

 

[havasu]

That was interesting. I'd like to see the process from bark to flooring.

 

[APCCork]

Here are some photos of cork bark on trucks and out to dry. I have some photos of the manufacturing process I can post tomorrow if you would like to see them.

https://plus.google.com/photos/1062...ms/5706487208661403377?authkey=CJq-pbewo5m-TQ

John
APC Cork
http://www.facebook.com/APCCork

 

[havasu]

Thanks, I'd love to see more. I have a question. When the bark is removed from the trees, does it grow back, and if so, how long does it take so it can be harvested again?

 

[APCCork]

It takes 9 to 12 years for the bark to regrow. A tree takes 25 years before it is mature enough to harvest and a tree can be harvested for about 200 years.

Its pretty amazing to think that one tree can provide 2 to 3 generations of harvesters a living.

I will post something tomorrow for you.

John
APC Cork
http://www.facebook.com/APCCork

 

[Ernesto]

Howdy John. Theres quite a few videos and photographic articles about cork, but sometimes hard to find. There is also different grades of cork as well. Lets see what John comes up with.

 

[APCCork]

Here is a link to our Houzz page that has some of the photos you have seen and also a montage of factory photos Havasu

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1641...MuY29t/thumbs/Cork-Harvesting---Manufacturing