Big Green: Expando Cork flooring and off-gassing

[John Beeson]

Thanks Scott.

You're right; there are no cork products in Greenguard.  But what kinda
of test data am I looking for?  What should I even ask?

-john

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From: Steady, Scott [mailto:SSteady at aqs.com] 
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Unfortunately, I don't think there are any cork products in the
Greenguard product guide (yet!).  There are some rubber flooring
products, some vinyl (has its problems but can be formulated for
low-emissions), and a newly added wood finish system on the site that
are certified to have minimal impact on IAQ.

I haven't seen much emissions data on cork floors.  However, when
smelling samples at a trade show (that's what IAQ guys do at trade
shows), I have been surprised by some pungent odors.  If you are set on
cork, you can encourage them to seek certification, or at least ask the
manufacturer for some test data.