How to Use sheathing in a Sentence
sheathing
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Note that two pieces of sheathing are nailed on at the peak and at the base.
—George Retseck, Popular Mechanics, 12 Sep. 2020
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Copper sheathing was laid out on the dome and then sealed.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 9 Jan. 2022
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Flames soon rose into the attic, crowded with rafters and sheathing.
—Thomas Curwenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2023
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Inspect roofs: Roofs that are 5-10 years old or older should be checked for loose shingles, nails and sheathing.
—oregonlive, 10 Jan. 2020
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Although the sheathing adds to that weight, some of the weight also comes from the additional wires inside, and the thickness (or gauge) of those wires.
—Gordon Mah Ung, PCWorld, 8 July 2021
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The immune systems eats away at the fatty sheathing that covers and protects the nerve fibers in these areas (myelin).
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 22 Oct. 2018
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To pre- vent cutting, the lanyard (20) that connects it to the phone has steel braided sheathing on the outside and a heavy-gauge stainless-steel wire down the center.
—Kevin Dupzyk, Popular Mechanics, 27 Nov. 2015
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But in 1973, just as construction was getting underway, a spark from a welder's torch set the roof’s wood sheathing on fire.
—Tina Daunt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2019
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This lightened oak sheathing wraps the main floor and sets the midcentury background.
—Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2019
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The remains of the hull are more or less intact up to the water line, according to NOAA, which notes that the copper sheathing has protected the ship's timbers.
—Fox News, 28 May 2020
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Above and below that cap should be metal flashing that extends up against the sheathing to help keep moisture from getting into the main wall.
—Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2021
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There weren’t many decibels left in the old network; wires had corroded and cable sheathing had become rat snacks, and in 1985, L.A. County shut the whole thing down.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2022
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Each spool was covered in either brown, orange, yellow or gray sheathing.
—Evan Casey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2022
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If the wall sheathing is wet, soft, or missing, further inspection and repairs are needed.
—Reuben Saltzman, Star Tribune, 11 Aug. 2020
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The walls of Anderson’s home, for example, are 8 inches thick and made up of the exterior aluminum sheathing and both wood and steel framing.
—Richard A. Marini, ExpressNews.com, 25 Mar. 2020
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Nearly the entire facade of the home was destroyed, and sheathing was already being installed to close the large opening into what appeared to be the living room and a bedroom.
—John Spink, ajc, 30 June 2022
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In both types of MS, immune system cells attack and strip away myelin, the fatty protective sheathing that insulates nerve cells.
—Linda Marsa, Discover Magazine, 1 Feb. 2018
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Almost none of the wooden hull is exposed; however, sections of copper sheathing, a clue to the vessel's age, can be seen in some areas of the wreck, NOAA reported.
—Marcy De Luna, Houston Chronicle, 30 July 2019
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Strips of distressed copper sheathing run throughout the house, a special solution to a common problem.
—Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 8 Aug. 2021
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Thousands of years ago, when the ancient Greek and Roman empires ruled over Europe, lead was mined and smelted to produce water pipes and ship sheathing, for example.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 14 May 2018
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His white plastic sheathing and silver gun slowed traffic, but didn't scare away Jason Czernich, who came dressed as Batman.
—Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 17 May 2017
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The veneered box, still with protective plastic sheathing on the veneer, after all sides are completed.
—Rob Sabin, Popular Mechanics, 1 Mar. 2015
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Its dome is receiving new copper sheathing that will restore its luster.
—Thomas Farragher, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022
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The additional shingles also absorb more heat, which wears the new shingles faster than if they were installed directly on the wood sheathing.
—BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2019
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Many common types of structural sheathing — the large panels between the framing and the outside of the house — are a composite of wood chips or other porous material.
—Aaron Steckelberg, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2017
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Thanks to the styling — and touches like grille shutters and underbody sheathing — the car is also very aerodynamic, with a coefficient of drag of only 0.27.
—Al Haas, Philly.com, 17 Apr. 2018
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Everything above the waterline of the ship is missing; however, the hull remains are more or less intact up to the waterline, with its timber protected by the sheathing.
—Marcy De Luna, Houston Chronicle, 5 June 2019
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Wiring, plumbing, HVAC ductwork, sprinkler systems, as well as windows and exterior sheathing, are added to the panels.
—John Kelly, Washington Post, 27 June 2020
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The tarps are a heavier ply than most commercially-available plastic sheathing and installers secure them every 6 feet or so.
—Mary Shanklin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 26 Sep. 2017
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Plus, the builder also sources non-combustible exterior sheathing and finishes for the most dangerous areas.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
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