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What is delaminating and where is it likely to occur?
  1. It is the peeling of glazes found on windows and doors.
  2. It is the splitting of wood on kitchen cabinets.
  3. It is the deterioration of wood trim or wood surfaces on windows and doors.
  4. It is corrosion on the reflective side of mirrors.
Explanation
Answer: C - Delaminating is the deterioration of wood trim or wood surfaces on windows and doors. Delaminating occurs when the composite material that makes up the wood components found on windows and doors fails. You might notice that layers of wood are peeling away from the door or that the wood trim on windows appears to have collapsed.
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