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Sheathing

Scope note

The covering, usually wood boards, plywood, or wallboard, placed over the exterior studding or rafters of a building; provides a base for the application of wall or roof siding. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014900

Broader Terms used

building materials

Narrower Terms used

caraboard

Created

13yrs ago

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