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Glossary of terms used on this site
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| AAMA |
American Architectural Manufacturers Association Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| Absorption |
The act or process of retaining foreign particles such as gas or liquid without transmission of these particles. Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| ACI |
American Concrete Institute Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos 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. Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| ACIL |
American Council of Independent Laboratories Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| Acrylic Coating |
A coating system with an acrylic resin base. Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| Acrylic Resin |
Polymers of acrylic or methacrylic monomers often used as a latex base for coating systems. Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| Active |
Will corrode in the presence of moisture or a "noble" metal. Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| Adhere |
The clinging of one surface to another; either molecularly or otherwise. Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| AGC |
Associated General Contractors of America Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| Aggregate |
A surfacing or ballast for a roof system. Aggregate can be rock, stone, crushed stone or slag, water-worn gravel, crushed lava rock or marble chips. Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| Algae discoloration |
A type of roof discoloration caused by algae, also called fungus growth. Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| Alligatoring |
Alligatoring is term used to describe the cracking of surfacing bitumen on a built-up roof. These cracks are the result of the limited tolerance of asphalt to thermal expansion or contraction, and produce a pattern that resembles an alligator's hide. Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| Asphalt shingle |
a shingle manufactured by coating a reinforcing material (felt or fibrous glass mat) with asphalt and having mineral granules on the side exposed to the weather. Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
| Back surfacing |
Fine mineral matter applied to the back side of shingles to keep them from sticking. Los Gatos Roofing is a Los Gatos Roofing Company |
Los Gatos Roofing
P.O. Box 1726Los Gatos , CA 95031
888 Faulstich Ct.
San Jose, CA 95112-1361
Tel 408.298.9399
Fax 408.298.9371
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LOS GATOS ROOFING
P.O. Box 1726
Los Gatos , CA 95031
888 Faulstich Ct.
San Jose, CA 95112-1361
Tel 408.298.9399
Fax 408.298.9371