Glossary Archive - Architectural Woodwork Institute https://awinet.org/glossary/ Staging Website Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:45:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://awinet.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-awi-favicon-32x32.png Glossary Archive - Architectural Woodwork Institute https://awinet.org/glossary/ 32 32 ABRASION RESISTANCE https://awinet.org/glossary/abrasion-resistance/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:39:10 +0000 https://segalom19.sg-host.com/?post_type=glossary&p=6871 The ability of a material to resist surface wear due to friction.

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]]> ABS https://awinet.org/glossary/abs/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:38:58 +0000 https://segalom19.sg-host.com/?post_type=glossary&p=6869 Abbreviation for the plastic polymer, “acrylonitrile butadiene styrene,” a synthetic polymer used in decorative coatings and edgebanding.

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]]> Abbreviation for the plastic polymer, “acrylonitrile butadiene styrene,” a synthetic polymer used in decorative coatings and edgebanding.

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]]> ACCESS PANEL https://awinet.org/glossary/access-panel/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:38:47 +0000 https://segalom19.sg-host.com/?post_type=glossary&p=6866 A removable panel which provides access to a space behind.

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]]> ACRYLIC LACQUER https://awinet.org/glossary/acrylic-lacquer/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:38:35 +0000 https://segalom19.sg-host.com/?post_type=glossary&p=6864 A type of transparent finishing system containing acrylic resins.

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]]> ADHESION https://awinet.org/glossary/adhesion/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:38:25 +0000 https://segalom19.sg-host.com/?post_type=glossary&p=6862 The resistance to separation of material joined together with adhesives. In finishing, the resistance to separation ...

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]]> ADHESIVE https://awinet.org/glossary/adhesive/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:38:14 +0000 https://segalom19.sg-host.com/?post_type=glossary&p=6860 A general term for substances capable of bonding materials together by surface attachment and/or chemical reaction. ...

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]]> A general term for substances capable of bonding materials together by surface attachment and/or chemical reaction. Common types include glue, contact cement, epoxy, and caulk.

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]]> ADHESIVE, COLD PRESS AND HOT PRESS https://awinet.org/glossary/adhesive-cold-press-and-hot-press/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:37:59 +0000 https://segalom19.sg-host.com/?post_type=glossary&p=6858 “Cold press” means no heat is applied to the press and may include the use of ...

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]]> “Cold press” means no heat is applied to the press and may include the use of pinch rollers. “Hot press” means heat is applied at the time the press is in operation to speed the cure of, and/or to activate the adhesive.

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]]> ADHESIVE, TYPE I FULLY WATERPROOF https://awinet.org/glossary/adhesive-type-i-fully-waterproof/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:37:42 +0000 https://segalom19.sg-host.com/?post_type=glossary&p=6856 Forms a bond that will retain its strength when subjected to a thorough wetting and drying; ...

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]]> ADHESIVE, TYPE II WATER RESISTANT https://awinet.org/glossary/adhesive-type-ii-water-resistant/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:37:30 +0000 https://segalom19.sg-host.com/?post_type=glossary&p=6854 Forms a bond that will retain its strength when occasionally subjected to a thorough wetting and ...

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]]> ADJACENT https://awinet.org/glossary/adjacent/ Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:37:19 +0000 https://segalom19.sg-host.com/?post_type=glossary&p=6852 A term used to describe two surfaces which are directly next to or touching each other.

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