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Materials and Methods Unit 2
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Architecture
Undergraduate 2
04/01/2012

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Term
Physical properties shared across resilient flooring types
Definition
impervious to water
easily disinfected
hypoallergenic
antistatic
Term
Resilient flooring type that is composed of all natural ingredients (wood powder, seed oil, resin)
Definition
linoleum
Term
For resilient flooring installation ________ is the most critical step toward resilient flooring longevity
Definition
subfloor prepation
Term
VOC off gassing is a major concern for vinyl floor. T/F
Definition
True
Term
What is a raised flooring system?
Definition
A floor that is raised above solid substrate to accommodate electrical and ventilation
Term
Raised flooring does not affect a building's thermal behavior. T/F
Definition
False
Term
Wood product is injected with an acrylic material making it very hard and durable.
Definition
acrylic impregnated
Term
Engineered wood flooring products are dimensionally stable and can be installed below grade. T/F
Definition
True
Term
Solid wood is a good flooring choice for below grade spaces. T/F
Definition
False
Term
Layers that makeup engineered wood flooring products are known as _________
Definition
piles
Term
Type of fiber that is most commonly used fiber for today carpet
Definition
synthetic
Term
The process of increasing resiliency and coverage across yarn's surface
Definition
bulking
Term
Two or more strands of yarn woven together to produce a denser yarn
Definition
ply
Term
Appearance conditions of cut and sheared carpet are texture and pattern. T/F
Definition
False
Term
Tufting is the most common method for carpet construction. T/F
Definition
True
Term
Most colorfast carpet color dyeing method used
Definition
Solution dying
Term
Fiber types
Definition
Cellulostic, protein, synthetic
Term
What keeps moisture out of material and betters indoor air quality?
Definition
Vapor barriers
Term
______ helps improve concrete when added
Definition
air
Term
terrazo installation
Definition
grind down subfloor
dividers
pour and shape
grind down and finish
Term
Fiber types
Definition
Cellulostic, protein, synthetic
Term
What keeps moisture out of material and betters indoor air quality?
Definition
Vapor barriers
Term
______ helps improve concrete when added
Definition
air
Term
terrazo installation
Definition
grind down subfloor
dividers
pour and shape
grind down and finish
Term
Qualities of linoleum
Definition
natural
water resistant (non porous)
naturally fire resistant
Term
physical property of cork
Definition
resilient
UV sensitive
acoustic
thermal insulation
Term
Raised flooring
Definition
cooling load, dead air concept
Term
The harder the wood the ____the resistance
Definition
greater
Term
natural fiber used to make carpets
Definition
wool
Term
weaving:
Definition
weft and warp
Term
textile words
Definition
luster
hand
draping
fiber structures
Term
the most important part of the upholstered furniture
Definition
the frame
Term
Most used joinery in furniture
Definition
mortis and tendon
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