Colorado Roofing Terms & Definitions Glossary
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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 |
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