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2. Siding (construction) - Wikipedia

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   Highly decorative wood-shingle siding on a house in Clatskanie, Oregon, U.S. Siding or wall cladding is the protective material attached to the exterior side of a wall of a house or other building. Along with the roof, it forms the first line of defense against the elements, most importantly sun, rain/snow, heat and cold, thus creating a stable ...

3. Homasote - Wikipedia

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   Cork, plywood, hardboard, drywall, and foam insulation are common alternatives to Homasote. Homasote is used for blocking knit or crochet pieces. "Homosote (sic) is sturdy, and incredibly absorbent. It will wick water away from your garment so it dries more quickly. And it's like a bulletin board—you can stick pins in it easily." [10]

4. Structural insulated panel - Wikipedia

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   The building was dismantled in 1978, and most of the panels retained their original strength with the exception of paperboard, which is unsuited to outdoor exposure. Panels consisting of polystyrene core and paper overlaid with plywood skins were used in a building in 1967, and as of 2005 the panels performed well.

5. Plywood - Wikipedia

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   The sizes of the most commonly used plywood sheets are 4 by 8 feet (1,220 mm × 2,440 mm) [20] which was first used by the Portland Manufacturing Company, who developed modern veneer core plywood for the 1905 Portland World Fair. A common metric size for a sheet of plywood is 1200 × 2400 mm. 5 × 5 feet (1,500 × 1,500 mm) is also a common ...

6. Insulated siding - Wikipedia

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   Insulated siding is home siding that includes rigid foam insulation, fused behind the exterior surface of the wall, for the purpose of reducing energy consumption, increasing the insulation value of the wall system and improving the stability and appearance of the siding. Currently, insulated siding is commercially available as a type of vinyl ...

7. US lawmakers seek to halt weapons sales to UAE, citing Sudan

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   U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has introduced legislation seeking to halt American weapons sales to the United Arab Emirates until the United States certifies that the UAE is not arming the ...

8. How to answer questions about your body this holiday season ...

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   It's the most wonderful—and stressful—time of the year. While the holiday season can be joyful, gatherings with family, friends, and colleagues inevitably come with some awkward encounters.

9. Doctors Explain The Surprising Reason Birth Control Is Less ...

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   Ozempic and other GLP-1 agonist medications might interfere with birth control and give certain patients a fertility boost, say doctors.