Characteristics
Characteristics of WECU cork underlayment include:
ACOUSTICAL NATURE
Due to 200 million air cells per cubic inch, WECU Soundless offers extremely efficient sound reduction. WECU Soundless+ achieves even higher premium sound ratings. The high compression ratio of our cork quality prevents cracking of ceramic tile as well as grout.
RESILIENCE
Due to its resiliency and high tensile strength, WECU provides stress crack protection from existing and future subfloor stress cracks.
EASE OF INSTALLATION
WECU, available in rolls or sheets, is applied between the subfloor and finished flooring quickly and efficiently. No mixing, no mess, no costly ”down time” typical to troweling methods, and no need for a backerboard under ceramic tile or marble to achieve sound reduction. Clearly an ”installers delight.”
LOW PROFILE
For sound control, WECU’s low height requirements (max 1/2″) and light weight make it ideal for new buildings as well as remodeling older condos with newer sound rating requirements.
ECONOMICAL
WECU’S fine reputation is based on the unique advantages mentioned above and LOW COST. The material itself is very inexpensive in comparison to other products used for the same purpose. Shortly after WECU adheres to the subfloor, the flooring can be installed directly on it. There is no added labor, material or down time – all of which equal big savings!
PROVEN TRACK RECORD
WECU was introduced as early as 1978 for applications under ceramic tiles and marble. In contrast to other products and many sound control methods available for similar applications, WECU has a proven flawless track record. Furthermore, grueling laboratory tests support its practical success.
WECU cork underlayment is incomparable to other cork products on the market. A special manufacturing process provides the unique features which have secured over 100 million square feet of failure free installations. WECU is the only cork underlayment on the market which meets two essential requirements for use under ceramic tile or marble: A Compression Ratio sufficient to avert cracking of ceramic tile and grout and Resistance to Moisture which prevents deterioration.
The characteristics listed above make WECU cork underlayment the easy and smart choice!
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