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Scrim is a glass fibre (previously burlap) open-mesh tape used to cover joints in plasterboard/wall board prior to plastering. It prevents a crack appearing in the plaster finish at a later date. The roll of tape may be plain or adhesive-coated to facilitate its installation.
Foams are materials formed by trapping pockets of gas in a liquid or solid. [1] [2] [3] A bath sponge and the head on a glass of beer are examples of foams. In most foams, the volume of gas is large, with thin films of liquid or solid separating the regions of gas. Soap foams are also known as suds .
Exterior insulation and finish system ( EIFS) is a general class of non- load bearing building cladding systems that provides exterior walls with an insulated, water-resistant, finished surface in an integrated composite material system. EIFS has been in use since the 1960s in North America and was first used on masonry buildings.
Melamine foam is a foam -like material consisting of a melamine-formaldehyde condensate. It is the active component of a number of abrasive cleaner sponges, notably the Magic Eraser . It is also used as thermal insulation and as a soundproofing material.
It can be stretched to contain small pores of varying sizes and is then placed between fabric layers to make a waterproof, breathable fabric in outdoor apparel. [48] It is used widely as a fabric protector to repel stains on formal school-wear, like uniform blazers.
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A foaming agent is a material such as a surfactant or a blowing agent that facilitates the formation of foam. A surfactant, when present in small amounts, reduces surface tension of a liquid (reduces the work needed to create the foam) or increases its colloidal stability by inhibiting coalescence of bubbles. [1]
Insulation in most outdoor equipment ranges from about 400 to 900 in 3 /oz (230–520 cm 3 /g). Down rated 500–650 in 3 /oz (290–380 cm 3 /g) is warm enough and light enough for most conditions, and 800–900 in 3 /oz (460–520 cm 3 /g) fill is used for very lightweight and/or very cold-weather gear.
A tablecloth is a cloth used to cover a table. Some are mainly ornamental coverings, which may also help protect the table from scratches and stains. Other tablecloths are designed to be spread on a dining table before laying out tableware and food.
A sponge (/ ˈ s p ʌ n dʒ / SPUNJ) is a cleaning aid made of soft, porous material. Typically used for cleaning impervious surfaces, sponges are especially good at absorbing water and water-based solutions.