Lon Smith Roofing Terms Glossary
This glossary was designed to help those not directly involved in roofing with their understanding of roofing terminology. Many technical and chemical terms were not included.
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AAMA |
American Architectural Manufacturers Association |
| Absorption |
The act or process of retaining foreign particles such as gas or liquid without transmission of these particles. |
| ACI |
American Concrete Institute |
| Acid Etch |
(1) The use of a strong acid to remove the surface of concrete thereby exposing the aggregate. (2) The use of a strong acid to etch the surface of material such as metal in order for that material to accept a primer or Spray Polyurethane Foam. |
| ACIL |
American Council of Independent Laboratories |
| Acrylic Coating |
A coating system with an acrylic resin base. |
| Acrylic Resin |
Polymers of acrylic or methacrylic monomers often used as a latex base for coating systems. |
| Active |
Will corrode in the presence of moisture or a "noble" metal. |
| Adhere |
The clinging of one surface to another; either molecularly or otherwise. |
| AGC |
Associated General Contractors of America |
