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Chewing and biting of the food in the mouth.
Jude Beatty
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∙ 14y agoIn botany:
Mastic is the name given to an evergreen shrub or small tree of the Pistacio family growing up to 4 m (13 ft) tall which is cultivated for its aromatic resin, mainly on the Greek island of Chios.It is native throughout the Mediterranean region, from Morocco and Iberia in the west through southern France and Turkey to Iraq and Iran in the east. It is also native to the Canary Islands.The word mastic derives either from the Greek verb mastichein ("to gnash the teeth", origin of the English word masticate) or massein ("to chew").
In building:
Mastic is the name given to a putty like substance. It is commonly used on internal fixtures such as tiles or as a sealant and adhesive around window and door frames.
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∙ 12y agoFlooring mastic asphalts are manufactured to achieve performance characteristics from light domestic use through to heavy industrial duty and can be a self finished flooring or an underlay for tiles, carpeting, etc.
A mastic asphalt floor provides a hard wearing, durable surface which will resist the passage of dampness and which can be brought into service as soon as it has cooled to ambient temperature.
The finish to mastic asphalt flooring is normally laid with a Matt or natural float finish. Red variants are available.
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∙ 14y agoThe ever popular "Blu-Tac" would be one example.
variants exist also for fixing tiles to walls.
Generally a Mastic adhesive is used in wet areas, due to it's hydrophobic properties.
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∙ 15y agoChewing and biting of the food in the mouth.
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∙ 15y agoThe scientific name for chewing. The scientific name for chewing.
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What is the black rubbery stuff under the linoleum tiles on a concrete basement?
Probably Mastic
What is pitch mastic floor finish?
A FLOOR PRODUCED FROM A MIXTURE of calcareous or silicious aggregates bonded with coalter pitch
What is the best method for chimney repair - tar or silicone?
I am assuming that you are talking about some kind of water leak. You shouldn't use tar near anything that gets hot. You need to get a heat resistant mastic. This is what installers use to seal flues. You should find it at a plumbing/heating supply house.
Why concrete roads are laid in section with pitch between them?
Concrete, whether in a road or a building expands (gets longer) in hot weather and contracts (gets shorter) in cold weather. So the builders install an expansion strip every so many feet to allow the concrete to make these small but significant changes in length. If this were not done, the concrete, when warm, would expand, and having nowhere to go, would go up (roads) or out (buildings), thus ruining the road or building. These expansion joints are filled with pitch, tar, or mastic - they call it different things in different parts of the country - to keep out water. Water would freeze, and cause the same problems.
Why is your air blowing out cold air only through one vent?
The cold air is not getting to the other vents, this can have several common causes: 1. Too long of a run for the other vents. Air takes the path of least resistance, if the other vents are 20' further away they will have lower pressure coming through them. Seal the ducts and possibly add a booster fan. 2. Disconnected duct. Check all the lines, sometimes one gets disconnected and is blowing cold air into an attic, crawlspace, or basement. 3. Ducts are running through unconditioned space like an attic. If the duct work spends any time in a 130 degree attic, it raises the temperature of the cooled air. These ducts should be thoroughly sealed and some form of additional insulation put on top, R-30 to R-60. 4. Duct leakage. All ducts leak, often 10-30%. Seal any accessible joints with mastic (tile glue) or foil tape. Don't use duct tape.
Where is the Mastic Peninsula Historical Society in Mastic New York located?
The address of the Mastic Peninsula Historical Society is: Box 333, Mastic, NY 11950-0333
What is the Specification of mastic flooring in LPG shed?
IS 1195/1196 mastic with 25 mm thickness
What is the difference between adhesive and mastic?
There is little difference except mastic means 'from plant origins'.
What are the side effects of Mastic gum?
Mastic gum is mainly used for treating gastrointestinal ulcers, poor circulation, yeast infections, and breathing problems. Mastic gum seems to have little or no side effects for most people. Mastic is a part of a tree, so the only problem would be if you are allergic to certain trees, you may be allergic to Mastic Gum.
How mastic flooring is done?
Mastic is an adhesive not a flooring some manufacturers say it can be used on floor tiles how ever I would not recommend using mastic on a floor as it would take forever to cure
Will mineral spirits work to remove mastic glue?
It will often work on certain kinds of mastic. Worth a try.
Can you put mastic over mastic?
No, remove the old stuff, scrape it off with razor blade or similar then reapply
Can asbestos containing mastic on concrete be used as clean fill?
No, asbestos containing mastic must be disposed of as construction waste.
What is a roof mastic?
"Mastic" is a very old word for a tree sap gum. Today the word mastic is used for any gum-based adhesive, even if the adhesive has no actual gum. Roofing mastic is a sticky fiber cement used to repair fiberglas and asphalt shingle roofs. It is generally used for temporary repairs unless it will be totally protected from sun damage. You can get it at any good building supply store. I don't see the word "mastic" on the labels of many of the products that are often called mastic by tradespeople.
Where might one find information about mastic?
Mastic is a gum or resin that comes from the bark of a Mediterranean tree. It is used for making varnish and flavoring chewing gum. Websites such as Wisegeek, or food 52 to find more information on mastic.
How do you prepare mastic?
Most mastic used nowadays needs little preparation. I use various kinds of tile mastic and usually just stir them well to make sure any liquids are totally mixed in and an even paste is acheived.
what road is rjs trailers on?
There is no listing for RJS Trailers inside Mastic Beach, NY or the surrounding area. However there is a listing for Grand Am RV on 147 Mastic Road, Mastic Beach, NY as well as a website www.grandamrv.com that has trailers, rv and repair.
