M

	Home
	Contact / Imprint
	Sitemap

You are here: Krono.com | Kronoply | LivingLex

μ-value
The μ-value is a description of the water vapour diffusion resistance factor with a unit 1. The SD value is obtained by multiplication by the layer thickness of the building material. The higher the …...

Managed forests
Good forest management practices ensure that timber is produced on a sustainable basis, ensuring that new trees are planted to replace those harvested and that the volume of timber removed is replaced by new growth. ...

Masonry
General term for walls manufactured of bricks or blocks with mortared joints.

Mass law
‘Mass law’ suggests that sound insulation increases by 5dB per doubling of mass.

Mastic
A flexible sealant used to seal gaps and joints, often applied from a cartridge.

Materials of limited combustibility
Materials of limited combustibility are defined in the Building Regulations Approved Document B, based on the results of reaction to fire testing to BS476: Part 11. Materials such as plasterboard, which has a non-combustible core and combustible linings, is classified in this category. ...

Medium-density fibre board
A series of panel products comprising wood fibres bonded together with a synthetic resin adhesive. It is available in a range of densities and thicknesses and some structural forms are available. MDF for …...

Merulius
Merulius is a type of fungus. Fungi generally need a damp climate (wood moisture u > 20%). The merulius likes moist wood but can continue to grow after drying out.

Mezzanine floor
An intermediate floor between the normal floor and ceiling.

Microporous
Used to describe a finish that allows timber to dry out while protecting it from rainwater.