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PLYWOOD EXTERNAL USE [1 record]

Record 1 2001-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plywood
  • Construction Materials
CONT

Plywood is classified as interior or exterior, depending on the type of adhesive employed. ... Exterior-grade plywood must be completely waterproof and capable of withstanding immersion in water or prolonged exposure to outdoor conditions.

OBS

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

OBS

plywood for external use; exterior plywood: terms standardized by ISO.

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contreplaqués
  • Matériaux de construction
DEF

Contreplaqué dont les collages résistent aux intempéries, à l'eau et à une humidité élevée. Il est utilisable dans les endroits humides ou exposés, ou à l'air libre.

OBS

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

Key term(s)
  • contreplaqué destiné à un usage extérieur

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Madera contrachapada
  • Materiales de construcción
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