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This is the glossary for Panel Source - A McKillican Division.

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FBMsearch for term

Foot Board Measure (Board Foot) Lumber

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A compositei panel product like particle board, hardboard, chipboardi.

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Fine milled chips used in the production of particleboardi; larger than sander dust or wood flour.

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A small flat wood particle of predetermined dimensions, uniform thickness, with fiber direction in essentially in the same plane of the flakei.

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A log sawn on two or more sides form which veneer is sliced.

FMAsearch for term

Forest Management Agreement

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Free On Board - Shipping Term - Indicates prepaid destination

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Free of Heart Center - Lumber term

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The science of forest management.

Formplysearch for term

Also called Concrete Forming Plywood. Plywood that is specially made to help in the forming of concrete. The face of the panel is oiled to pop off easier when the concrete has cured. The edges are also sealed with a wax to prevent moisture absorption.

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Fire Retardant

FR1Ssearch for term

Fire Retardant One (1) Side

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Fire Retardant Two Sides

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Lumber used for structural members in a house or other building.

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Forest Stewardship Council - A forest management program that certifies that forests are managed in a sustainable manner. Third party certification ensures transparency. Only FSCi Certification is accepted in the LEED rating system. Other certification includes SFI and CSA (Canada only).

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Flame Spread Index

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Federal Trade Commission (US)