Lon Smith Roofing Terms Glossary

This glossary was designed to help those not directly involved in roofing with their understanding of roofing terminology. Many technical and chemical terms were not included.

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Term	Definition
AAMA	American Architectural Manufacturers Association BTR Construction and Roofing is a Charlotte Roofing Company
Absorption	The act or process of retaining foreign particles such as gas or liquid without transmission of these particles. BTR Construction and Roofing is a Charlotte Roofing Company
ACI	American Concrete Institute BTR Construction and Roofing is a Charlotte Roofing Company
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. BTR Construction and Roofing is a Charlotte Roofing Company
ACIL	American Council of Independent Laboratories BTR Construction and Roofing is a Charlotte Roofing Company
Acrylic Coating	A coating system with an acrylic resin base. BTR Construction and Roofing and Siding is a Charlotte Roofing Company
Acrylic Resin	Polymers of acrylic or methacrylic monomers often used as a latex base for coating systems. BTR Construction and Roofing and Siding is a Charlotte Roofing Company
Active	Will corrode in the presence of moisture or a "noble" metal. BTR Construction and Roofing and Siding is a Charlotte Roofing Company
Adhere	The clinging of one surface to another; either molecularly or otherwise. BTR Construction and Roofing and Siding is a Charlotte Roofing Company
AGC	Associated General Contractors of America BTR Construction and Roofing and Siding is a Charlotte Roofing Company