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ROOFING SEAM [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-09-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sheet Metal Working
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- roofing seam
1, record 1, English, roofing%20seam
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
roofing seam : term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee(New Brunswick). 2, record 1, English, - roofing%20seam
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Travail des tôles
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- joint de couverture
1, record 1, French, joint%20de%20couverture
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint de couverture : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 1, French, - joint%20de%20couverture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- maximum slope
1, record 2, English, maximum%20slope
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- maximum roof slope 2, record 2, English, maximum%20roof%20slope
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both an acceptable membrane underlayment or insulation and the EPDM [ethylene-propylene-diene-monomer] membrane are laid loose over the substrate and held in place with a minimum of 10 pounds of ballast per square foot. Adjoining sheets of EPDM membrane are seamed together a minimum of 3 inches using Primer and QA Seam Tape, OR Primer, Seam Adhesive, in-Seam Sealant and Lap Sealant. The maximum roof slope for this roofing system is 2 inches to one horizontal foot. 2, record 2, English, - maximum%20slope
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
maximum slope: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 2, English, - maximum%20slope
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pente maximale
1, record 2, French, pente%20maximale
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pente maximale du toit 2, record 2, French, pente%20maximale%20du%20toit
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la pente d'un toit, c'est le rapport entre son élévation et sa course. [...] les pentes minimales et maximales [sont déterminées] par le Code national du bâtiment. 3, record 2, French, - pente%20maximale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pente maximale : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 2, French, - pente%20maximale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-11-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Thermal Insulation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- insulated roof deck
1, record 3, English, insulated%20roof%20deck
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- insulated deck 2, record 3, English, insulated%20deck
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rmax Durasheath [TM] is a rigid foam plastic thermal insulation board composed of polyisocyanurate foam bonded to specially coated glass fiber facers on each side... Durasheath is laid over a suitable roof deck such as tongue-and-groove timber, plywood, or metal deck and covered with a suitable layer of plywood. An asphalt or wood shingle, concrete or clay tile, or standing seam metal roof may be installed over the insulated roof deck according to the roofing system instructions. 1, record 3, English, - insulated%20roof%20deck
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
insulated deck: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 3, English, - insulated%20roof%20deck
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Isolation thermique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- support isolé
1, record 3, French, support%20isol%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- support de couverture isolé 2, record 3, French, support%20de%20couverture%20isol%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couverture : Ensemble des ouvrages et matériaux de revêtement qui assurent le «couvert» d'un édifice. La couverture, partie extérieure de la toiture, ne participe pas à la stabilité des ouvrages, mais doit protéger de façon étanche et durable les superstructures d'un édifice contre les intempéries [...] 2, record 3, French, - support%20isol%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Si le support de couverture (planches, contreplaqué ou panneau d'aggloméré) est trempé sur le bord inférieur du toit et que vous pouvez observer un amoncellement de glace sur le toit, vous êtes en présence d'une barrière de glace. 3, record 3, French, - support%20isol%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
support isolé : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 3, French, - support%20isol%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Construction Materials
- Waterproofing (Construction)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- EPDM membrane
1, record 4, English, EPDM%20membrane
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- EPDM rubber Roofing membrane 2, record 4, English, EPDM%20rubber%20Roofing%20membrane
correct
- EPDM roofing membrane 2, record 4, English, EPDM%20roofing%20membrane
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
EPDM stands for Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer. Engineering specifications describe EPDM as "ideal for outdoor applications because of its excellent resistance to ultra-violet light, ozone, oxidants, and severe weather conditions." EPDM rubber roofing membrane is made to last 20 years or longer ... 2, record 4, English, - EPDM%20membrane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Versigard Ballasted Roofing System incorporates. 045 inch or. 060 inch thick black non-reinforced or reinforced EPDM membrane. Both an acceptable membrane underlayment or insulation and the EPDM membrane and are laid loose over the substrate and held in place with a minimum of 10 pounds of ballast per square foot. Adjoining sheets of EPDM membrane are seamed together a minimum of 3 inches using Primer and QA Seam Tape, OR Primer, Seam Adhesive, In-Seam Sealant and Lap Sealant. The maximum roof slope for this roofing system is 2 inches to one horizontal foot. 3, record 4, English, - EPDM%20membrane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EPDM membrane: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 4, record 4, English, - EPDM%20membrane
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction
- Étanchéité (Construction)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- membrane EPDM
1, record 4, French, membrane%20EPDM
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- membrane de terpolymère d'éthylène-propylène diène 2, record 4, French, membrane%20de%20terpolym%C3%A8re%20d%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%2Dpropyl%C3%A8ne%20di%C3%A8ne
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Membranes EPDM. La plupart des matériaux EPDM ont de 1 à 1,5 mm d'épaisseur. Normalement, le matériau n'est pas renforcé. On assemble les feuilles in situ en une membrane monocouche, au moyen d'un adhésif par contact. On peut manufacturer le matériau en feuilles de grandes dimensions et utiliser la membrane, simplement posée, collée complètement ou fixée mécaniquement. 3, record 4, French, - membrane%20EPDM
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
membrane EPDM : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 4, record 4, French, - membrane%20EPDM
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-09-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- equipment protusion
1, record 5, English, equipment%20protusion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Automatic hot air welding... welding machine which simplifies the fabrication of awning, roofing liners, balloons, tarpaulins, sails, tank liners, thermoplastics, geomembranes and geotextiles... The machine ensures leak-free overlap welds... a hand-held hot air welder designed to simplify seam bonding in corner, around equipment protusions. Model 15 can be used in overhead welding and other difficult places. 1, record 5, English, - equipment%20protusion
Record 5, Key term(s)
- equipment protusions
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- équipement en saillie
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9quipement%20en%20saillie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Poste automatique de soudure à air chaud. Elle permet de simplifier la fabrication [...] de doublures de toiture, ballons, voiles, géotextiles et géomembranes thermoplastiques. La machine assure des soudures chevauchantes, sans risque de fuites. [...] Un poste manuel qui permet la soudure dans les coins, autour des équipements en saillie, dans des endroits difficiles d'accès. [...] ce modèle 15 peut être utilisé pour des soudures aériennes ou d'accès en hauteur difficile. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20en%20saillie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-09-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- overhead welding
1, record 6, English, overhead%20welding
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Automatic hot air welding... welding machine which simplifies the fabrication of awning, roofing liners, balloons, tarpaulins, sails, tank liners, thermoplastics, geomembranes and geotextiles... The machine ensures leak-free overlap welds... a hand-held hot air welder designed to simplify seam bonding in corner, around equipment protusions. Model 15 can be used in overhead welding and other difficult places. 1, record 6, English, - overhead%20welding
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- soudure aérienne
1, record 6, French, soudure%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- soudure en hauteur 1, record 6, French, soudure%20en%20hauteur
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poste automatique de soudure à air chaud. Elle permet de simplifier la fabrication [...] de doublures de toiture, ballons, voiles, géotextiles et géomembranes thermoplastiques. La machine assure des soudures chevauchantes, sans risque de fuites. [...] Un poste manuel qui permet la soudure dans les coins, autour des équipements en saillie, dans des endroits difficiles d'accès. [...] ce modèle 15 peut être utilisé pour des soudures aériennes ou d'accès en hauteur difficile. 1, record 6, French, - soudure%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1994-09-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hand-held hot air welder
1, record 7, English, hand%2Dheld%20hot%20air%20welder
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Automatic hot air welding... welding machine which simplifies the fabrication of awning, roofing liners, balloons, tarpaulins, sails, tank liners, thermoplastics, geomembranes and geotextiles... The machine ensures leak-free overlap welds... a hand-held hot air welder designed to simplify seam bonding in corner, around equipment protusions. Model 15 can be used in overhead welding and other difficult places. 1, record 7, English, - hand%2Dheld%20hot%20air%20welder
Record 7, Key term(s)
- hand-held hot air welder
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- poste manuel de soudure à air chaud
1, record 7, French, poste%20manuel%20de%20soudure%20%C3%A0%20air%20chaud
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Poste automatique de soudure à air chaud. Elle permet de simplifier la fabrication [...] de doublures de toiture, ballons, voiles, géotextiles et géomembranes thermoplastiques. La machine assure des soudures chevauchantes, sans risque de fuites. [...] Un poste manuel qui permet la soudure dans les coins, autour des équipements en saillie, dans des endroits difficiles d'accès. [...] ce modèle 15 peut être utilisé pour des soudures aériennes ou d'accès en hauteur difficile. 2, record 7, French, - poste%20manuel%20de%20soudure%20%C3%A0%20air%20chaud
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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