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INTERIOR-TYPE PLYWOOD [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plywood
  • Construction Materials
CONT

Plywood is classified as interior or exterior, depending on the type of adhesive employed. Interior-grade plywood must have a reasonable degree of moisture resistance but is not considered to be waterproof.

OBS

In the United States, plywood is manufactured in two types, exterior and interior, based on the kind of glue used.

OBS

plywood for internal use; interior plywood: terms standardized by ISO.

Key term(s)
  • interior type plywood
  • interior grade plywood

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contreplaqués
  • Matériaux de construction
DEF

Contreplaqué, dont les collages ne résistent pas à une exposition prolongée à l'eau ou à une humidité excessive; il n'est normalement utilisable que dans des locaux secs et clos.

OBS

contreplaqué pour emploi intérieur; contreplaqué intérieur : termes normalisés par l'ISO et l'AFNOR.

Spanish

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