NovaCork

NovaCork panels are ultra-tackable interior panels that are completely finished and require no surface treatment. The top layer is a sheet of cork "planks refuses" laminated to 440 Homasote®.

NovaCork is perfect for homes, schools, offices, and hospitals, wherever large tackable bulletin-board areas are needed.

Energy-saving, NovaCork panels are noise-deadening, while providing extra insulation when used to panel peripheral walls or ceilings. These large, structural sheets are available in Class B 4' x 8' square edged panels.

NovaCork panels may be installed directly to framing with nails or APA-approved paneling adhesive by glue-nailing. For a professional finish apply high-quality millwork or extruded aluminum trim and joint molding.

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See this product in Homasote Company's current Interior Panels Catalog.

Advantages

Tackable surface
Substrate will not crack or splinter
Conceals tack or pin holes
Moisture-resistant
Environmentally safe, with no urea formaldehyde or asbestos additives
Fire-rated
Durable, lightweight and easy to work with

Material Composition

NovaCork paneling is composed of three basic elements: a cork veneer surface, bonded to a substrate of Homasote® structural building board, with a non-toxic, non-VOC adhesive. Homasote is uniformly manufactured to with protection against termites and resistance to mold, mildew and moisture.

Class B Panels: Typical Physical Properties (substrate)

Density:	24-28 lb./ft.³
Hardness (Janka Ball):	230 lb.
Tensile Strength:	450-700
Mod. Of Rupture:	650-900 psi
Mod. Of Elasticity:	69,000 psi
Shear in Plane of Board:	125 psi
Lateral nail resistance (1/2" from edge):	150 lbs.
Water Absorption by volume:	7%
Conditioned Moisture Content:	15%
Expansion from 50%-90% relative humidity (max.):	0.25%
Thermal Conductivity (k factor):	0.42
R value:	1.2
NRC:	0.20
ASTM E 84 Fire Rating:	Class II (or B)
Flame Spread (cork on one face):	70
Fuel Contributed:	50
Smoke Developed:	40