Moisture Resistant

MDF is a very useful timber board material, but it does tend to swell up on contact with water - even so-called "moisture-resistant" MDF. ❋ Jeff Howell (2011)

• Wool pads are great for non-waterproof mattresses because wool is moisture-resistant and dries quickly. ❋ Sloan Barnett (2011)

Though the CDC study doesn't mention interior design as a cause of infections, Ms. Earley says that bacteria can spread if moisture-resistant fabrics aren't used on things like chairs and mattresses. ❋ Arian Campo-Flores (2011)

The teak frame and edging are low-maintenance and moisture-resistant. ❋ Unknown (2008)

So he came up with a wall-mounted unit made from bamboo--which is renewable and naturally moisture-resistant--and recycled aluminum parts. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Blade Runner can also handle moisture-resistant drywall but can't cut cement board (typically used in bathrooms and other damp environments) or some of the thicker sheets of drywall used to soundproof home theaters and other rooms. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The Blade Runner can also handle moisture-resistant drywall but can't cut cement board typically used in bathrooms and other damp environments or some of the thicker sheets of drywall used to soundproof home theaters and other rooms. ❋ Unknown (2009)

They include a moisture-resistant covering of nylon or polyester into which you insert a folded diaper or washable liner. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The commercial-grade amplified speakers feature moisture-resistant cones for use in the great outdoors. ❋ Unknown (2006)

TIP SHEET takes a look at the winners: The lightweight, durable XO Laptop is sunlight-readable and shock - and moisture-resistant, important qualities to the large number of kids in the world whose classroom is outdoors. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The contractor finished up yesterday, hanging and mudding the drywall it's green because it's a special moisture-resistant type and helping me think about a variety of decisions yet to be made. ❋ Pat (2006)

Crispness can be preserved under a moist filling by sealing the crust surface during precooking with a moisture-resistant layer of egg yolk or white, or afterwards with cooked-down jams or jellies, or chocolate, or a moisture-absorbing layer of compatible crumbs. ❋ Harold McGee (2004)

Save energy with features such as compression weather-stripping, a thermal-break threshold, an extended sill plate, a triple bottom sweep and a moisture-resistant bottom rail. ❋ Jeff Wuorio (2003)