Difference between revisions of "Rock cork"
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Revision as of 18:03, 1 May 2016
Description
Molded sheets of mineral wool with a waterproof binder, such as asphalt. Rock cork is moisture resistant and was often used to insulate cold storage rooms. One commercial brand name for rock cork was Mineral-Wool Board.
Synonyms and Related Terms
rock leather; Mineral-Wool board [Armstrong Cork Co.]
Hazards and Safety
May contain asbestos.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 514
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937