After installation, the screed tends to “sink”, especially next to the walls of each room, due to reactions caused during the screed’s drying process. After years of use, including traffic and occasional heavy loads, the screed may also become thinner, and lead to unpleasant gaps next to the walls. A cork-based underscreed provides high dimensional stability and durable performance throughout the building’s lifetime, thereby minimizing the “sinking effect”. 

Due to construction limitations, it isn’t always possible to implement a thicker solution. The use of a cork-based underlay is compatible with different flooring solutions, providing the necessary acoustic performance, while also protecting the floor.

The museum structure itself attracts at least as much attention as the art works on display. It is a spectacular building carved out of former grain silos, dating back to 1920, which now house the Zeitz Museum and a 28-room boutique luxury hotel designed by the renowned UK architect, Thomas Heatherwick.

In today’s world, urbanization is a megatrend and one of the main pathways for development, making it increasingly important to create high-quality acoustic environments that ensure personal well-being. People around the globe are increasingly aware of the impact of acoustics on their daily lives and they expect higher quality acoustic experiences. On the other hand, new trends in terms of sustainability, recycling and the circular economy require greater focus on minimizing waste and environmental impacts. Amorim’s cork-based solutions for acoustic noise and vibration isolation offer significant progress in terms of the capacity to respond to these three megatrends.