Glossary or shower resealing & shower waterproofing and general terms which are used and referenced in our shower repair pages. Glossary of Terms for P A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Particleboard SheetingA structural material made of wood fragments, such as chips or shavings, that are mechanically pressed into sheet form and bonded together with resin.PittingDevelopment of relatively small cavities in a surface, due to phenomena such as corrosion or cavitation.Plasterboard SheetingPlasterboard is the most common wall and ceiling lining material made from a gypsum core encased in a heavy-duty paper liner, then kiln dried.Plywood SheetingA structural material made of wood fragments, such as chips or shavings, that are mechanically pressed into sheet form and bonded together with resin.Porcelain TileA glazed or unglazed vitreous ceramic whiteware tile. The method of producing glazed ware by which a ceramic body and glaze are matured together in the same firing operation.PorosityVolume of pores relative to volume of tile body and capable of absorbing moisture (and therefore stains).Puddle FlangeSee LEAK CONTROL FLANGE.
