Definitions: P - Insulation & vapor sealing
pressure treating
pressure treating is the process of forcing liquid substances into lumber and other porous materials to improve its resistance to rot, fire, infestation, etc.
References - pressure treating
See the following for additional pressure treating information:
- Air Sealing United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Insulation United States Department of Energy, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Moisture Control Handbook Oak Ridge National Laboratory, December 2009, Editorial Staff
- Insulate & Weatherize (Taunton's Build Like a Pro) Taunton Press, October 2002, Fine Homebuilding Magazine, ISBN 1561585548
- Noise Control Manual for Residential Buildings (Builder's Guide) McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition, July 1997, David Harris, ISBN 70269424
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