NOVA CORK
Cork covered paneling
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Nova Cork is a factory prefinished interior paneling composed of natural virgin cork
laminated to one side or both sides of Homasote fiberboard.
USES, APPLICATIONS
Nova Cork panels are prefinished, tackable, wall panels. They are used in homes,
schools, offices, or any application where a decorative, tackable wall is required. Nova
Cork panels are available in 4' x 8' and smaller cut to size dimensions (see chart below).
the 4' x 8' panels carry a Class B Fire Rating and are also available in Class A. Cut to
size panels are Class B Fire Rated only.
ADVANTAGES
Nova Cork panels have the versatility to be an attractive finished wall panel and
provide a fully tackable surface that conceals tacks and pinholes.
SIZES (nominal)
Thickness |
Weight
lb/sq. ft. |
Sizes |
Finish |
1/2"
(Nominal) |
1.0 |
4' x 8' Nom.
(actual 47 13/16" x 95 7/8") |
Available cork one side sq. edged
and cork 2 sides long edges bevelled on one side only. |
1/2"
(Nominal) |
1.0 |
12" x 18"
18" x 24"
24" x 36"
36" x 48" |
Cork 2 sides bevelled edge on one side only. |
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION DATA
Nova Cork panels may be installed direct to framing with nails or with APA approved
paneling adhesive by glue-nailing. Detailed installation instructions are available in
installation sheet #IP-8-221-1, and NC-8-2110-4.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
| Density,
lb./ft..................................................... |
24-26 |
|
| Water absorption by vol. (max) |
|
|
|
(2 hrs.
immers.)............................................... |
5% |
|
|
(24 hrs.
immers.)............................................ |
15% |
|
| Expansion from 50% - 90% rel.
hum.............. |
0.25 |
|
| R-value.............................................................. |
1.2 |
|
| NRC.................................................................. |
20 |
|
Fire Rating
Substrate used with Cork on one side N.C.F.R. Homasote |
Fire
Hazard
Class |
Flame
Spread |
Fuel
Contributed |
Smoke
Developed |
A |
25 |
25 |
15 |
| Homasote 400 |
B |
70 |
50 |
40 |
|
