Building materials

Building materials

Any material used for or during the construction of buildings.

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anti-slip

Building materials; Wood flooring

The property of a floor finish that makes a floor non-slip.

ambering

Building materials; Wood flooring

Oil-modified urethanes (OMU) have a tendency to darken or "amber" over time. This phenomenon usually occurs within the first six to twelve months after the finish is applied.

alligatoring

Building materials; Wood flooring

Wood floor finish that takes on the appearance of an alligator hide during application. Caused by application of very heavy coats or recoating too quickly.

adhesive

Building materials; Wood flooring

A substance that bonds the floor to the subfloor.

all purpose cleaner

Building materials; Wood flooring

Mildly alkaline cleaners that can be used on almost any hard surface and usually will not harm the surface or finish.

acrylic impregnation

Building materials; Wood flooring

Liquid acrylic (and stain) injected throughout the surface layer of wood to fortify the fibers for added durability.

above-grade

Building materials; Wood flooring

Pertaining to the location of a finished floor where the floor is not in contact with the ground and which provides at least 18 inches of well ventilated space.