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

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Gradei of paricleboard relating to strength. M is for medium densityi which most particleboards are. See also MS, M2i and M3i.

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Gradei of paricleboard relating to strength. M is for medium densityi which most particleboards are. See also M1i, MS and M3i.

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Gradei of paricleboard relating to strength. M is for medium densityi which most particleboards are. See also M1i, MS and M2i.
M3i is the strongest.

MCsearch for term

Moisture Content

MDsearch for term

Medium Densityi

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Medium Densityi Fiberboardi

MDI (pMDI)search for term

Diphenylmethane Diisocyanate - Resini used to bind agriculture fiber into compositei panels - Contains no added Urea Formaldehydei

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Medium Densityi Overlay

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New York city's Materials and Equipment Acceptance (MEAi) certification for fire retardant material as regulated by the department of buildings.

Melamine Urea Formaldehydesearch for term

An "upgrade" to regular UFi resins, MUF is generally added to reduce formaldehyde emissions, provide better moisture resistance, and speed up curing times.

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Thousand Foot Board Measure - Calculation of volume for lumber

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Mixed Graini - Lumber

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Manufactured Housing

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Lumber that has been remanufactured into door and window parts or decorative trim.

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Modulus of Elasticity

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Modulus of Rupture

MR 4.1search for term

Recycled Content: 7.5% Materials and Resources 4.1

MR 4.2search for term

Recycled Content: 15% Materials and Resources 4.2

MR 5.1search for term

Regional Materials: 10% Extracted and Manufactured Regionally

MR 5.2search for term

Regional Materials: 20% Extracted and Manufactured Regionally

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Materials and Resources: FSCi Certified Wood

MSFsearch for term

Thousand Square Feet

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Machine Stress Rated - Lumber