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    Jan 24, 2010, 03:06 PM
    What does sheathing refer to
    On the nate exam, the question is "in what trade, does the term 'sheathing' refer to?
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    Jan 24, 2010, 04:47 PM

    The only thing I can think of for 'sheathing' being related to building a home. Carpenter work, additional material added to a wall?

    If this is a homework question and you haven't done your studying, or paid attention to class, then you have no business asking us here what this is..

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