Glossary Category:

Ultraviolet

A very high frequency light that is beyond the visible range. The light is harmful to people and can cause plastics to age prematurely.

Uncompacted

The term refers to a material that is not solidified

Undesirable

The term refers to a condition or action that is not totally acceptable.

Upside down

A term used to indicate when something is not in the expected orientation. A car is upside down if it has turned over with the top against the ground.

Urea-formaldehyde foam

A foam often used for insulation in walls and or attics. The material is very soft and fragile so it must be protected when in use.