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GYPSUM WALLBOARD SHEATHING [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1986-05-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Man-Made Construction Materials
- Interior Covering Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gypsum wallboard
1, record 1, English, gypsum%20wallboard
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- gypsum wall board 2, record 1, English, gypsum%20wall%20board
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gypsum wallboard has a face to which decoration may be applied. 3, record 1, English, - gypsum%20wallboard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Gypsum wallboard is a fireproof sheathing for interior walls and ceilings. It is made of a core of gypsum covered on each side by a heavy specially manufactured kraft paper. The paper on the exposed surface is ivory colored, while the back is gray. The board is made by a continuous process in a sheet 4 ft wide and is cut as required into lengths of from 4 to 12 ft, in 3/8-, 1/2-, 5/8-, and 1-in. thicknesses. The long edges are recessed and reinforced with three layers of paper.... 4, record 1, English, - gypsum%20wallboard
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gypsum wallboard: Term standardized by ISO. 5, record 1, English, - gypsum%20wallboard
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction artificiels
- Revêtements intérieurs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plaque de parement
1, record 1, French, plaque%20de%20parement
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plaque de parement a une face qui peut recevoir directement une décoration. 1, record 1, French, - plaque%20de%20parement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plaque de parement : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - plaque%20de%20parement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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