#53 How cork insulation is made in portugal (From harvest to factory)

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  • @GummadivalliShivaKumar
    @GummadivalliShivaKumar 2 роки тому +118

    This got to be one of your best episodes. This is easily "on par" with the production videos of 'Business Insider', 'How It's Made', 'Eater - Vendors', etc. Loved every bit of it. Thanks for the insight into the world of sustainable materials.

  • @theoharri4195
    @theoharri4195 2 роки тому +181

    It’s good to know that these cork trees aren’t cut down for their bark, seems quite sustainable

    • @carlvanzelderen
      @carlvanzelderen 2 роки тому +6

      Corktrees are never cut for theor bark. Bark is harvested

    • @al3xa723
      @al3xa723 2 роки тому +46

      @@ravanjock If they've survived 200+ years and only three are dead in that forest, I think it's fine.

    • @antoniodasilva1230
      @antoniodasilva1230 2 роки тому +18

      @@ravanjock you are slightly wrong cork trees last longer by taking the cork out every ten years and you cant hit the main tree so you are wrong on what you said

    • @antoniodasilva1230
      @antoniodasilva1230 2 роки тому +4

      @@ravanjock I'm doghtful on part maybe some where past the tree life some might have been badly hurt from the person doing the harvest and others just already had a bad bug infestation I've seen corks die that were never harvested and were giants one snapped from strong winds and in the center it was full of termites in the center

    • @jaapspruitenburg6625
      @jaapspruitenburg6625 2 роки тому +5

      @@ravanjock Trees dying is also part of natural processes and those beetles also need to live... biggest problem might be that the harvesters travel from area to area and do not look after their harvests. That could maybe be done better and would be smart as it takes 15 years before being able to harvest.
      As the trees are protected by the cork, I can imagine they might be quite sensitive to fire after they are stripped down... anyone knows something about this?

  • @pinheirokde
    @pinheirokde 2 роки тому +130

    the cork forests, are usually not a mono culture as well and are mixed with other species that produce for example acorns, it's has good biodiversity.
    the very best pigs for the world known patanegra roam free in this forests
    it's a great semi natural habitat so much that the trees are protected by law.

    • @fie1329
      @fie1329 2 роки тому +7

      That is great. Seems like they are working with nature instead of against it. That is always a great thing.

    • @xavery7842
      @xavery7842 2 роки тому +4

      Nothing is really zero emissions but, this is the sort of material I'd like to use. Great point on mono culture and diversement too. I'm still learning about what I can do in my area as well.

    • @danielefabbro822
      @danielefabbro822 2 роки тому +2

      In Italy we have similar ecosystems but for different purposes. We used to keep these natural areas to raise particular quality of animals or vegetables in order to make special foods.
      It's cool to notice that we have similar behaviors. 😉👍

  • @Keptains
    @Keptains 2 роки тому +23

    Suggestion: Plant some cork Trees on your land, maybe even in a strategical pattern to prevent future fires to spread?
    You can harvest them and they could be a protection/blocker of spreading fire

  • @Sobrevivencialismo
    @Sobrevivencialismo 2 роки тому +33

    Hey! I found your channel recently and i've been watching all the episodes with great interest! We are on a similar mission here in Brazil, creating our own community with the main focus being self-sufficiency, so i try to get all the ideas that i can from others who are doing the same. Its almost a "strange relief" to see that people from the other side of the Ocean have similar struggles! lol.
    Thanks for the videos and if you need anything from "the jungle", we are here.
    Waiting for the next episodes!
    Ps.: Just as a reference in case you get curious, our project is with the name of "Rancho SV" in our channel.
    Ps.: Sorry for the possible bad english, not my native language!

    • @vonmoraes
      @vonmoraes Рік тому +2

      Acho que eles tem alguém que entende português tbm rs
      Achei legal encontrar um comentário de um outro canal que tem uma pegada de coisas que assisto por aqui tbm o/

  • @Alfablue227
    @Alfablue227 2 роки тому +58

    Great video, showing Portugal is doing something to protect the environment. Hats off to my hard working, very talented cork cutter specialists. In 40°C degree weather, this is not for the faint and frail. Hats off! ❤️🇵🇹❤️

  • @DamKedzior
    @DamKedzior 2 роки тому +144

    one of the best of your episodes, great example of the sustainable materials

  • @switters84pl
    @switters84pl 2 роки тому +44

    Can we just acknowledge how the 16:19 transition between the scenes is a perfection - the shots, the music, the camera movement. It's the little things :)

  • @odeode4338
    @odeode4338 2 роки тому +50

    The cinematography is once again great. Thanks for the hard work.

  • @haukurkarlsson9189
    @haukurkarlsson9189 2 роки тому +11

    Great video i have often thought how expanded cork is made as i use it a lot now i know !😀
    I work in special effects for movies ( not the computer kind) and we use cork for lightweight debris when doing explosions in movies because it is so light and can be broken down to look like rocks

  • @ReiJorge1944
    @ReiJorge1944 2 роки тому +9

    what a beautiful and simplified view over cork industry in portugal. I actually dont understand why this isnt even more selled around the world as it would be a solid booster to portuguese economy if selled and marketed properly. congrats Kamp

    • @netby
      @netby 2 роки тому +2

      Are you kidding? Portugal is the biggest cork producer in the world just G@@gle this words Cork: A Look at One of Portugal’s Biggest Industries Cork:
      By James Cave

    • @ReiJorge1944
      @ReiJorge1944 2 роки тому +2

      @@netby "even more" friend. We do have the potential... Thanks for the tip ill check it out.

  • @veeleighkay
    @veeleighkay 2 роки тому +14

    Amazing and super-informative. I will think twice next time I see things made of cork, and remember those craftsmen with their personal axes working away in the forests of Portugal.

  • @SmithyScotland
    @SmithyScotland 2 роки тому +7

    Great tour and explanation. Quality of documentary you'd find on the Discovery channel.

  • @emmaslow
    @emmaslow 2 роки тому +3

    Absolutely loved this video - thanks for making it! I often specify and build with expanded cork insulation. It's a fantastic product, not only as straight forward insulation boards but also as an isolation / bridging material - for example, when joining a new timber frame extension to an existing brick or stone building, installing 20-30mm of expanded cork between the two makes for a great joining material that not only provides a thermal break but also helps buffer any movement differentials / expansion / contraction whilst maintaining airtightness. The more different thicknesses you have on site the more different creative solutions to building problems you find for it!

  • @stefang5639
    @stefang5639 2 роки тому +3

    Cork could actually be a great product to finance your project long term, it somewhat feels similar to your work with the precious plastic project before.

  • @mustafahalukyilmaz102
    @mustafahalukyilmaz102 2 роки тому +3

    Beautiful , sustainable insulation material. Amazin factory visit. Thank you very much for this amazing episode.

  • @barbaradionne7768
    @barbaradionne7768 2 роки тому +4

    Wow! Guys……that was amazing. I did not know much about cork but it is an amazing substance. I watched Bea and Theo use the cork sheets as insulation in their stone barn reno in Central Portugal but now I know how wonderful it is and why it should be used in building. Thanks for the great video.

  • @JortsoftheJungle
    @JortsoftheJungle 2 роки тому +15

    This is so informative! I never knew that there were people making natural insulation im just used to that foam ones that def dont biodegrade. If i ever make a house from scratch i will def remember this option. They should put these in every house!!

  • @bandulaamarawardena6576
    @bandulaamarawardena6576 10 місяців тому +1

    In 1980 we had a kitchen noticeboard made out of self-sticking cork sheet. Now I know where it came from...! Amazing... and nice to know that it is all environmentally friendly harvesting and processing. Thanks for an informative vlog.

  • @mattdunkin5368
    @mattdunkin5368 2 роки тому +2

    Extremely well made video, very much appreciate what you all are doing. Videography and videos have been wonderful and truly appreciate what you all do.

  • @sugarfish6722
    @sugarfish6722 2 роки тому +1

    guys I live in Coimbra, I own a small bar there called piano Negro! I'm polish/Portuguese but born and raised in Africa. I would love to pay you a drink there! I've been living here for 10 years now. best of luck with everything! love your channel.

  • @adbc8737
    @adbc8737 2 роки тому +12

    I have been an admirer of cork for a long time but never knew how it was processed… Thank You! 🌀💚🌀

  • @marja914
    @marja914 2 роки тому +4

    Bedankt

    • @marja914
      @marja914 2 роки тому

      Een boeiende reportage! Veel succes met jullie eigen project.

  • @BethB2010
    @BethB2010 2 роки тому +1

    Ooh I love cork! It's one of my 2 favorite plants. 1. Bamboo 2. Cork; both for similar but also very different reasons.
    Thanks so much for this fantastic video!

  • @NotaDutchGuy
    @NotaDutchGuy 2 роки тому +1

    I did not expect to find this interesting. But here I am 17 minutes later, utterly fascinated.
    That was a great watch!

  • @SoIsYourFaceMate
    @SoIsYourFaceMate 2 роки тому +7

    Started out not very interested in cork, now I know where cork comes from. Fits in well with your sustainability theme.

  • @RCake
    @RCake Рік тому +2

    I believe cork as an insulation material has quite a bit of history. In the first decades after coming machines had been invented, glass wool had not yet, nor polystyrene foam and the like.
    Therefore cold stores were regularly insulated with cork products fairly similar to the expanded cork plates you showed in the vid!

  • @Kopsu87
    @Kopsu87 2 роки тому +3

    Great video! I have a piece of cork from portugal here at home and it has a very mild smell; very earthy, kind of like old dried up leaves or something like that. I imagine the smell of cork must've been super powerful in the factory with all those processes done to it.

  • @mpinkchristofalo
    @mpinkchristofalo 2 роки тому +8

    Man, this was a GREAT video! Besides the content itself (enjoyed learning about cork)... The color correction was SO much better than usual! 👏👏👏

  • @joshs199
    @joshs199 2 роки тому +1

    Cool. The internet made me smarter. Again. Thanks and many blessings.

  • @palkiss
    @palkiss 2 роки тому +6

    This vid is just awesome! Charles seems like an admirable dude :) passionate about this stuff and explains the process very simply and thoroughly. Thanks for putting this factory tour together, I love to see actual useful stuff being made and being made sustainably.

  • @PTEC3D
    @PTEC3D 2 роки тому +3

    Great information! As mentioned though, cork trees are native to there and less common elsewhere. I'm in Australia and am now a bit interested to see if Australia has a native tree that would have similar properties and uses... Because rather than introduce a new species here - or introduce long shipping miles - it'd be pretty cool to see a local product as eco-friendly and sustainable. Any Aussie entrepreneurs reading along and want a new project? (Or any other country for that matter?)
    Thanks for this video!

    • @luiscarvalho1989
      @luiscarvalho1989 2 роки тому +1

      It is a "Quercus" variant, in that "family", you might find other useful trees. Besides Cork, they also provide nuts, which is a wild and domestic pig's favorite...

    • @thehastywombat
      @thehastywombat 2 роки тому +1

      I’m not an expert, but the most likely tree that comes to mind is the paperbark tree.
      It has a similar corky feel to it.

    • @PTEC3D
      @PTEC3D 2 роки тому +1

      @@thehastywombat Actually true - I always thought paperbark would catch fire easily. Maybe the way is to talk to CSIRO field researchers and study trees after the bushfires. But then to also make sure they can deal with bark removal...
      I might add this to my list of projects (hehehe I'm booked out for life already...) and do some research. I don't want to do this myself but I'd like to see more sustainability in building.

  • @davidwilson1043
    @davidwilson1043 2 роки тому +11

    Good information on how a natural material serves several purposes, and it's sustainable. The video was also a nice alternative to previous ones. Variety is the spice of life.

  • @hardyvonwinterstein5445
    @hardyvonwinterstein5445 2 роки тому +2

    Never seen cork harvesting. Really impressive. And then the holy axes. Fantastic.

  • @pefu512
    @pefu512 2 роки тому +1

    Very interesting documentary. I will now also consider expanded cork as an insulator material for future remodeling.

  • @danielle.harrison
    @danielle.harrison 2 роки тому +4

    This was great! loved seeing the behind the scenes, I was contemplating cork insulation but now im 100% behind it

  • @lomalinke5042
    @lomalinke5042 2 роки тому +1

    To my surprise, I really liked getting educated about cork. Think I might plant a cork tree. Because: why not? Thanks for another interesting video!

  • @fozzyami
    @fozzyami 2 роки тому +6

    Excellent and informative film. Great job Felix and Dave.

  • @its_marc
    @its_marc 2 роки тому +13

    More in depth and next level ‘out the box’ recycling ♻️ - love this channel 🤩

  • @eastunder55
    @eastunder55 2 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed this video very much. I knew cork came from cork oak trees, but I did not know how it was processed. Your video was very informative. Thanks

  • @suze1712
    @suze1712 2 роки тому

    A saw, a tree trunk and imagination! A good formula!

  • @lamamigateau8029
    @lamamigateau8029 2 роки тому

    Just by the frequency of uploaded videos, we can see how hard they work

  • @joaoroque5333
    @joaoroque5333 2 роки тому +8

    Actually in Portugal it is forbiden to cut down a cork tree by law, unless the govt authorize it due to being sick etc... its the one product (cork) that Portugal is the no1 world producer

    • @jaapspruitenburg6625
      @jaapspruitenburg6625 2 роки тому

      Underrated natural product, good the government protects this by law. Else the money-machines of the world will shred them apart. Do you know if the trees aren't sensitive to fire after being harvested? As I guess the bark is naturally an isolation for the tree...

    • @joaoroque5333
      @joaoroque5333 2 роки тому

      It doesnt help for sure, but cork trees and other oak type trees native to portugal have a very strong natural resitence against fires and require an extreme high temperature (as with pines as well) whem compared with the invasive species that are a plague and responsible for the sever wild fires that happen every summer as "eucaplitos" and "acácias". The main reason is that the resin helps slowing down fire propagation within the wood of the tree

    • @joaoroque5333
      @joaoroque5333 2 роки тому

      And money machine enterprises have been "milking" this trees since the international trade started back in the 1500's, and its much more profitable to use them for corks than for wood for furniture, burn etc, due to be of very slow growth of them. Luckly also authorities understood that as well, but it was already common practice to dont cut them (loads of certain periodic income for very households during centuries)

  • @fie1329
    @fie1329 2 роки тому +3

    That is a really interesting episode today! Thanks for the education lesson on sustainable and natural insulation.

  • @katy3869
    @katy3869 6 місяців тому

    The man explaining the processes of producing cork is amazing! I could listen to him talk allll day

  • @meinmaine9138
    @meinmaine9138 2 роки тому +2

    So interesting! Thank you for this information. I love how sustainable these trees are and can be used in so many environmentally conscious ways.

  • @tanasarahdesign3781
    @tanasarahdesign3781 2 роки тому

    That is so cool. I always wondered why the cork board I had as a kid was different than the cork I usually see. It was expanded cork with big pieces and a dark color. I remember my mother breaking off a piece and burning it. She used it on her face to make a mustache and beard, and went to a Halloween party as a lumberjack. I don’t think I have really seen expanded cork since then.

  • @michellezevenaar
    @michellezevenaar 2 роки тому +3

    Awesome! This is going to really help regulate the temperature inside the buildings!
    I'm curious what heating and cooling techniques you are looking at using.

  • @bobweiram6321
    @bobweiram6321 2 роки тому +18

    It's amazing these trees survive over 200 years without succumbing to disease, pestilence or fire. I wonder why the cork trees seem to favor Portugal.

    • @idioterne
      @idioterne 2 роки тому +13

      Cork trees are part of a man made ecosystem (called montado in Portugal) with origins in the Neolithic period! It's amazing for me how modern that sustainable concept seems at this particular moment of Human civilization, 8000 years later.

    • @goncalodias6402
      @goncalodias6402 2 роки тому +2

      they exist everywhere in the mediterranean region. but since the italians, spanish and french dominate the olive and wine market we invested in the cork business hehe

    • @brumasbusiness
      @brumasbusiness 2 роки тому +1

      adding to what already been said, you need 9 years to harvest cork, a good deterrent for investment. Good cork comes from older trees, and old trees take time to get.

  • @nathanhaldane3834
    @nathanhaldane3834 2 роки тому

    Cork to the Portuguese is heritage they did some fantastic things with it during there maritime era good to see that family traditions live on century's later

  • @MarinaVance
    @MarinaVance 2 роки тому

    This video gave me a whole new appreciation for cork!

  • @twestgard2
    @twestgard2 2 роки тому

    This is a fantastic video and builds community with the local Portuguese who are now your neighbors. Keep up the good work!

  • @ricardomartins2122
    @ricardomartins2122 2 роки тому

    Project kamp is located close to me and my house!! Like a 1 hour trip ✌🏻
    I’ve been following the channel for some time and I’m happy to know that and we’re from same part of the country !!!!

  • @izabelasiczek3547
    @izabelasiczek3547 4 місяці тому

    I think this is my favourite episode of yours, but i have no idea why i never thought about cork ,yet this was so fascinating 🎉 i never knew all that

  • @sabinhowp
    @sabinhowp 2 роки тому

    I have heard the word "cork" in this video more times than I've ever heard it before, and I love it.

  • @Paul-ex5xn
    @Paul-ex5xn 2 роки тому +1

    Learned something new today! The factory-owner was also really good at explaining. Thx! :)

  • @johnaustin6649
    @johnaustin6649 2 роки тому +1

    Every day is a learning day. Today I learned all about cork, thank you.

  • @Arcanis200488
    @Arcanis200488 2 роки тому +2

    great company, great product. Thanks for sharing

  • @myrdhynn
    @myrdhynn 2 роки тому +2

    i need to insulate my roof, i'll use expanded cork because of this video (well i'm going to check a little bit about it first but still, i'll probably do it !) nice vid

  • @jerridavis6462
    @jerridavis6462 2 роки тому

    Fascinating! Thank you so much for taking us along! Enjoyed from Texas!

  • @paulmeagher
    @paulmeagher 2 роки тому +6

    How are you guys getting on with the heat?

  • @Badusername2000
    @Badusername2000 2 роки тому

    I just binged all of your videos in the span of about a day and a half, loved every second, cant wait for the next one

  • @mariosergiogs
    @mariosergiogs Рік тому

    Great video, great content! Its great to see you speading the knowledge about this centurys old tradition and this incredible product around the world.
    About the coments on planting cork trees ("Sobreiro" - cientific name: Quercus suber) just remember that as it was explained, it may take up to 25 years for the first harvest to occur.. The first quality cork (on the 3th harvest) will occur around the 43rd year of the tree. So, if you are around your 30s when you plant the trees, you will likely be approaching your 60s by the time of the first harvest and 73 years old for your fist wine corks 😅just to put things into perspective..
    As said by Alexander Smith, "A man does not plant a tree for himself; he plants it for posterity."

  • @kpakaify
    @kpakaify 2 роки тому

    thank you guys!

  • @gailhitson6722
    @gailhitson6722 2 роки тому

    How long do cork trees need to grow prior to being old enough and large enough to allow cork harvesting every ten to fifteen years? What does the beautiful cork cost when used as an insulation material? Such a beautiful material with lovely properties! These gentlemen who remove the cork are experienced artisans, it appears, and are demonstrating a labor of love. I adore that Portugal has summarily outlawed cutting a cork tree, requiring people be accountable for the protection of these beautiful trees. Portugal has a dreadful boring creature that can absolutely destroy the integrity of the trees and wood beams. Wood being an important resource in Portugal, they must be concerned with this dreadful little creature. Love these fabulous cork trees! Thank you for taking the time and effort to share this important information with us! I have had problems with allergies my whole life, but cork, cork resin, and the cork trees are special and cause no problems. Many natural resins and oils from trees make me seriously ill, but not the cork tree. I adore the texture, the way it feels, it's properties including it's scent. Cork is so gorgeous, lightweight, and beautifully textured... a near perfect substance. It is all natural too, created by Mother Nature and God. The best we can do is appreciate it and treat the lovely trees with the love and respect they deserve. By doing so, they'll generously share their cork bark with us for many more generations of human beings to come. Wonder how many hundreds of years a cork tree can live and grow? Plant a tree for each child, and know their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren will enjoy the trees for so many generations into the future!

  • @iznogudsurfer5911
    @iznogudsurfer5911 2 роки тому +6

    Nice type of video and very informative, Thank you - make more like this!

  • @drananduraj4459
    @drananduraj4459 2 роки тому +3

    Your current videography is very talented and excellent in his job ... I think you should not change him. I like him so much.. Consider planting Melia dubia.

  • @lancedaniels
    @lancedaniels 2 роки тому

    Very interesting to hear about expanded cork insulation.

  • @marshal3577
    @marshal3577 2 роки тому

    i had no idea cork was a tree! I always thought it was just pieces of other wood glued together. very interesting.

  • @joy959
    @joy959 2 роки тому +3

    This vlog was really interesting and informative. Thank you.

  • @CoolHand032
    @CoolHand032 2 роки тому

    Super cool video! Great that the company let you record all of that to share with us

  • @dorabort6622
    @dorabort6622 2 роки тому

    I didn't know about how cork was processed! Thank you for showing us how it is done. I love your videos and have watched them from the beginning !

  • @urgetofly67
    @urgetofly67 2 роки тому

    Charles is such a cool guy

  • @ryan.a
    @ryan.a 2 роки тому

    Lovely video getting to know the cork manufacturing process and some useful applications :) Thank you for sharing

  • @painchaud2000
    @painchaud2000 Рік тому

    What a great video!!! This is what sustainability is all about!

  • @paranihiaanaru4414
    @paranihiaanaru4414 2 роки тому

    That is fascinating. I love cork for floors, walls too. Thank you for the video. I hope you are all safe from the fires

  • @crism6204
    @crism6204 2 роки тому

    Have been thinking of Project Kamp as I see forest fires in Portugal. Stay safe. Good wishes from Japan.

  • @toddincabo
    @toddincabo 2 роки тому

    Nice , you got a tour from Paul McCartney in his Superman disguise. Cool video, thanks.

  • @mlong1968
    @mlong1968 Рік тому

    Love "the making of" type videos! Learned a lot!

  • @NearbyVeggies
    @NearbyVeggies 2 роки тому

    Loved this episode. Great to see the cork making process from start to finish and explained well.

  • @meowmeow1003
    @meowmeow1003 Рік тому

    Sir your videos are so informative and entertaining. I love it very much.

  • @steveweston117
    @steveweston117 2 роки тому

    I always wondered how all those various cork products were created and now I know. Thanks for the video!

  • @yvettekinchking8838
    @yvettekinchking8838 2 роки тому

    This is so educational its great to know about Cork thank you

  • @Shaaala
    @Shaaala 2 роки тому +2

    Always wanted to see this, thank you for sharing!

  • @ecwh070
    @ecwh070 2 роки тому

    Kudos to the harvesters to be immune to squeaky sounds

  • @myukrainiandream
    @myukrainiandream 2 роки тому

    Really good insulation!!

  • @annapotter7397
    @annapotter7397 2 роки тому

    Wow! Very interesting! Thanks for the tour and information.

  • @alanlane3869
    @alanlane3869 2 роки тому

    Excellent. Thank you for the tour! ✌️

  • @ibennyz6218
    @ibennyz6218 2 роки тому

    Fascinating process, learnt something new!

  • @robertjackson897
    @robertjackson897 2 роки тому

    This was a fascinating video. Thank you for taking us along. The things you can learn. Now I want to know how where I can get the expanded cork in my area.

  • @smoothbrain8519
    @smoothbrain8519 2 роки тому

    fantastic video! loved getting the cork crash course

  • @ahpadt
    @ahpadt 2 роки тому

    fantastic material

  • @netby
    @netby 2 роки тому

    a good example of the use of the cork planks in a house " Cork-clad home uses thermal wall & circular vents as free A/C " here in youtube....

  • @peterbourquin6546
    @peterbourquin6546 2 роки тому

    Excellent documentary! Thank you!!

  • @LilDiabloRIP
    @LilDiabloRIP 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much for sharing this! I love how you explained everything so well! Keep up the good work! Waiting for another episode 😊

  • @cathybrewer8958
    @cathybrewer8958 2 роки тому

    Very interesting! Did not know what happens to the trees after removing the bark. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jbacunn
    @jbacunn 2 роки тому

    Really fascinating. I didn't know anything about cork and now I know quite a bit.

  • @lefty7811
    @lefty7811 2 роки тому

    Neat! I never knew how cork was grown/processed. Great video

  • @weekek
    @weekek 2 роки тому

    very interesting process :) have a great day guys!

  • @bihterceliksoz1663
    @bihterceliksoz1663 2 роки тому

    Inspirational works. Love it.