floating panel

noun

A construction technique where the panel is set into grooves in the frame, not glued or nailed solid, allowing it to expand and contract with humidity changes.

Meanings

nounfloating panel (plural floating panels)

plural floating panels

  1. A construction technique where the panel is set into grooves in the frame, not glued or nailed solid, allowing it to expand and contract with humidity changes.
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