Green Building Terms

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

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Original Equipment Manufacturer

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Oil and edge sealed. Term used for concrete formplyi to denote that the edges have been sealed to prevent moisture absorption and the face and back are oiled to help release the panel when the concrete is cured.

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Oil and Edge Sealed 1 Side. Term usually used in concrete formplyi since the edges are sealed to prevent moisture absorption and the face is oiled to pop off of the concrete form when the concrete has cured.

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Forestlands that have undergone a naturali progress of succession, without significant human intervention, until they are comprised primarily of a dominant species of tree.

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An area of land that is valued for naturali processes and wildlife, agricultural and sylvan production, active and passive recreation, and other public benefits. These landscapes are often underdeveloped and essentially free of human activities.

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Oriented Strand Board