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NEOPRENE RUBBER
NFPA
NIGHT SEAL
NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT (NRC)
NON-BREATHING MEMBRANE
NON-FERROUS METAL
NON-FLAMMABLE
NON-OXIDIZING
NON-VOLATILE CONTENT
NRCA

NEOPRENE RUBBER: A synthetic rubber having physical properties closely resembling those of natural rubber. Made by polymerization of chloroprenes. 

NFPA: National Fire Protection Association. The NFPA promotes safety from fire and other hazards through the promulgation of codes, standards, research, training and education.

NIGHT SEAL: A material and/or method used to temporarily seal a membrane edge during construction to protect the roofing assembly in place from water penetration. May be removed when the roofing application is resumed. 

NOISE REDUCTION COEFFICIENT (NRC): A representation of the amount of sound energy absorbed upon striking a particular surface. An NRC of 0 indicates perfect reflection (strong echo), and an NRC of 1 indicates perfect absorption (lack of echo).

NON-BREATHING MEMBRANE: A membrane material that has a significantly greater resistance to the diffusion of water vapor than the other materials with which it is used. 

NON-FERROUS METAL: All metals that are not iron compounds (i.e., copper, lead, gold, silver, and aluminum). These metals are non-magnetic. 

NON-FLAMMABLE: Not easily ignited and will not burn rapidly if ignited. The material may still burn and be considered combustible. OSHA defines a flammable liquid as any liquid having a flashpoint below 100°F (37.8°C).

NON-OXIDIZING: A material that resists oxidation in exterior exposures or accelerated weathering. 

NON-VOLATILE CONTENT: That portion of a coating material that does not evaporate under normal ambient conditions. Compare with SOLIDS CONTENT. (See SOLIDS CONTENT.)