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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
[Homasote] A brand name for a series of structural composition boards made from 100% recycled cellulosic material ([[wood]] and recycled newspapers). Homasote® boards were first sold commercially in 1909. Originally the boards were may with high-density wood fibers, then in 1916 the process was converted to using recycled newspapers mixed with [[wax|waxes]], [[oil|oils]], and other weatherproofing elements. Currently, the cellulose fibers are impregnated with a [[flame retardant]] chemical and treated for protection against [[termite|termites]], rot, and [[fungus|fungi]], then compressed into a high-density board. Homasote® provides structural strength, sound-deadening, weather resistance and temperature insulation. It is available in boards of 1/2" and 5/8" thickness and contains no [[asbestos]] or [[urea formaldehyde resin|urea formaldehyde resins]]. Homasote® is used for construction of walls, floors, and roofs.
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[Homasote] A brand name for a series of structural composition boards made from 100% recycled cellulosic material ([[wood]] and recycled newspapers). Homasote® boards were originally the boards made with high-density wood fibers, then in 1916 the process was converted to using recycled newspapers mixed with [[wax|waxes]], [[oil|oils]], and other weatherproofing elements. Currently, the cellulose fibers are impregnated with wax, a [[flame retardant]] and a [[biocide]] for protection against [[termite|termites]], rot, and [[fungus|fungi]], then compressed into a high-density board. Homasote® provides structural strength, sound-deadening, weather resistance and temperature insulation. It is available in boards of 1/2" and 5/8" thickness and contains no [[asbestos]] or [[urea formaldehyde resin|urea formaldehyde resins]]. The company makes a wide variety of products used for insulation, sound barriers, wall partitions, tackboards as well as those used for construction of walls, floors, and roofs.
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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Homosote (sp)
 
Homosote (sp)
  
== Additional Information ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Homasote®: [http://www.homasote.com/ Website]
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
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* Homasote®: [http://www.homasote.com/ Website]
 
* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
 
* ''Dictionary of Building Preservation'', Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
 
 
* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
 
* Pam Hatchfield, ''Pollutants in the Museum Environment'', Archetype Press, London, 2002
 
 
* Thomas C. Jester (ed.), ''Twentieth-Century Building Materials'', McGraw-Hill Companies, Washington DC, 1995
 
* Thomas C. Jester (ed.), ''Twentieth-Century Building Materials'', McGraw-Hill Companies, Washington DC, 1995
  
  
 
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Latest revision as of 08:25, 10 November 2024

Credit: InspectApedia.com

Description

[Homasote] A brand name for a series of structural composition boards made from 100% recycled cellulosic material (Wood and recycled newspapers). Homasote® boards were originally the boards made with high-density wood fibers, then in 1916 the process was converted to using recycled newspapers mixed with waxes, oils, and other weatherproofing elements. Currently, the cellulose fibers are impregnated with wax, a Flame retardant and a Biocide for protection against termites, rot, and fungi, then compressed into a high-density board. Homasote® provides structural strength, sound-deadening, weather resistance and temperature insulation. It is available in boards of 1/2" and 5/8" thickness and contains no Asbestos or urea formaldehyde resins. The company makes a wide variety of products used for insulation, sound barriers, wall partitions, tackboards as well as those used for construction of walls, floors, and roofs.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Homosote (sp)

Resources and Citations

  • Homasote®: Website
  • Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996
  • Pam Hatchfield, Pollutants in the Museum Environment, Archetype Press, London, 2002
  • Thomas C. Jester (ed.), Twentieth-Century Building Materials, McGraw-Hill Companies, Washington DC, 1995