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Between two layers of roofing felts that have been laminated together.

Individual shingles that mechanically fasten to each other to provide wind resistance.

In glazing, any material used to bond two lights of glass and/or plastic together to form a laminate.

Glazing infills set from the interior of the building.

Material used to cover the interior framed areas, or materials of walls and ceilings.

The cost paid to a lender for borrowed money.

Any of several specialized mechanical fasteners designed to hold insulation down to a steel or a nailable deck.

A rigid structural building board made of coarse wood or cane fiber in 1/2 and 25/32 inch thickness. It can be obtained in various size sheets, in various densities, and with several treatments.

Generally, any material which slows down or retards the flow or transfer of heat. Building insulation types are classified according to form as loose-fill, flexible, rigid, reflective, and foamed-in-place. All types are rated according to their ability to resist heat…

Two or more lights of glass spaced apart and hermetically sealed to form a single-glazed unit with an air space between each light. Commonly called IG units.