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2. Oriented strand board - Wikipedia

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   Oriented strand board. OSB is easily identifiable by its characteristic wood strands. Oriented strand board ( OSB) is a type of engineered wood similar to particle board, formed by adding adhesives and then compressing layers of wood strands (flakes) in specific orientations. It was invented by Armin Elmendorf in California in 1963. [1]

3. Space Shuttle thermal protection system - Wikipedia

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   In March 1979 it took each worker 40 hours to install one tile; by using young, efficient college students during the summer the pace sped up to 1.8 tiles per worker per week. Thousands of tiles failed stress tests and had to be replaced. By fall NASA realized that the speed of tiling would determine the launch date.

4. Radiant barrier - Wikipedia

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   Another method of applying a radiant barrier to a roof in new construction is to use a radiant barrier that is pre-laminated to OSB panels or roof sheathing. Manufacturers of this installation method often tout the savings in labor costs in using a product that serves as roof decking and radiant barrier in one.

5. Asphalt roll roofing - Wikipedia

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   Asphalt roll roofing. Asphalt roll roofing or membrane is a roofing material commonly used for buildings that feature a low sloped roof pitch in North America. The material is based on the same materials used in asphalt shingles; an organic felt or fiberglass mat, saturated with asphalt, and faced with granular stone aggregate. [1]

6. Exterior insulation finishing system - Wikipedia

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   Exterior insulation and finish system ( EIFS) is a general class of non- load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system. EIFS has been in use since the 1960s in North America and was first used on masonry buildings.

7. National Tile Contractors Association - Wikipedia

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   National Tile Contractors Association. The National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA) is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to the professional installation of ceramic tile and natural stone, established in 1947. [1] The NTCA aims to improve the industry through education and training, participation in the development of standards and ...