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

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A1 Hardwood Plywoodsearch for term

A gradei face. #1 Back. Terminology used in hardwood plywood to grade the face and back.

AACsearch for term

Allowable Annual Cut (Timber)

ACQsearch for term

Alkaline Copper Quarternary - A cost effective replacement for CCAi treated lumber.

ACXsearch for term

ACXi refers to plywood. A is the quality of veneer on the face and C is the quality of veneer on the back. This panel is used for decorative purposes, since the face veneer is extremely smooth and free of voids.

ADsearch for term

Lumber which has been dried in open air, See also: Air Driedi

ADFsearch for term

After Deducting Freight

AIAsearch for term

American Institute of Architects

Air Driedsearch for term

Air Driedi (Lumber)

Synonyms: AD
ALSsearch for term

American Lumber Standard. Grading standards for nomenclature of American Softwood lumber.

Alternative Energysearch for term

Alternative Energyi refers to energy sources that are not based on the burning of fossil fuels or the splitting of atoms. For example, solar energy, wind energy, and hydroelectricity.

ANSIsearch for term

American National Standards Institute

APAsearch for term

American Plywood Association

ASTMsearch for term

American Society for Testing Materials

ASTM E-84search for term

ASTMi Test for Surface Burning Characteristics - Pyroblocki has passed this test. Applies to United States.

AWIsearch for term

Architectural Woodworking Association

AWPAsearch for term

American Wood Preservers Association

AYCsearch for term

Alaskan Yellow Cedar