- Industry: Construction
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Manufactured from reconstituted wood particles as opposed to wafers or strands. Commonly referred to as flakeboard or chipboard, these panels are comprised of small particles usually arranged in layers by size.
Industry:Construction
A unit of measurement of lumber represented by a board 1 foot long, 12 inches wide and 1 inch thick or its cubic equivalent. In practice, the board foot calculation for lumber 1 inch or more in thickness is based on its nominal thickness and width and the actual length. Lumber with a nominal thickness of less than 1 inch is calculated as 1 inch.
Industry:Construction
The formation of a white or grayish cast in a spirit varnish, shellac or lacquer film during the drying period. It is caused by the partial or total precipitation of the solid ingredient as a result of condensed moisture in the film. This may be caused by excessive humidity or by use of an improper solvent.
Industry:Construction
The formation of bubbles or pimples on the surface of finished work. It is caused by exposure to excessive heat, grease or other volatile material under the finish, by moisture in the wood or by the too frequent application of coats. Anything that causes a gas or vapor to form under the film may cause blistering.
Industry:Construction
A raised spot on the surface of a floor similar in shape to a blister on human skin. How soon after installation a blister develops can help determine the cause. Blisters that occur within a few hours are usually due to a concentration of trapped air. Blisters that occur at a later time often indicate the presence of moisture in the substrate.
Industry:Construction
a.) Undesired migration of materials in an adhesive to the surface of the floor between tile joints. May be caused by moisture in subfloor, not enough open time, too much adhesive, solvent removers in the subfloor, or the use of no-rinse strippers within the first two years of the installation.
b.) When the color of a stain or other coating material works up into succeeding coats, imparting to them a certain amount of color, it is said to bleed.
Industry:Construction
The offer or proposal of any contractor to the architect, owner or general contractor to furnish material and/or labor for one or more parts of a building.
Industry:Construction
An edge material, normally vinyl or rubber, fastened in place to taper the edge of the floor covering to a lower level. Also called reducer strip.
Industry:Construction
Most commonly associated with stains but may be caused by a slow drying finish system. Deep stain penetration, especially in spring wood, causes slow curing of the stain due to the absence of airflow and oxygen. When humidity rises or with the application of a finish the cell structure swells causing the stain to be squeezed out forming a small droplet on the surface of the floor or film. Wiping with a dry, white towel normally identifies the presence of the problem which can be prevented by buffing with a red or white pad.
Industry:Construction
A breakthrough, patent-pending polymer that contains biobased, rapidly renewable ingredients. BioStride’s unique plant-based composition reduces the reliance on petroleum and fossil fuels.
Industry:Construction
