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Building materials

Any material used for or during the construction of buildings.

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lignin

Building materials; Wood flooring

The main noncarbohydrate constituent of wood. Lignin is a "polymer" that functions as a natural binder and support for the cellulose fibers of wood.

Magnum Plus HDF™ Core

Building materials; Wood flooring

Featured in select Premium floors, our Magnum Plus HDF™ Core is structured to give you the sound of real hardwood, along with excellent sound absorption. This innovative ...

Magnum HDF™ Core

Building materials; Wood flooring

All Bruce Laminate floors have a Magnum HDF Core with thermofused backing that forms a moisture barrier. There’s no need to worry about spills soaking in or moisture wicking up ...

locking installation system

Building materials; Wood flooring

Method of installing laminate flooring with a unique tongue-and-groove profile that allows for easy installation of boards by just locking edges into place and requiring no glue. ...

Lock&Fold®

Building materials; Wood flooring

The industry’s fastest and easiest hardwood installation system; locks planks together without the use of glue, nails, or staples.

leveling

Building materials; Wood flooring

The ability of a floor finish to be completely flat when dry. If mop marks are evident in a dry finish, it is a sign of poor leveling.

laminate surface

Building materials; Wood flooring

A clear wear layer for super protection, even against the harsh punishment of sunlight, stains and burns.