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■ ■ There are good opportunities for women in the flooring industry.

Words to Understand

building codes: Rules established by local, state, regional, and national governments that ensure safe construction. mudroom: A room that is located next to or near the front or back door of a home in which footwear and coats can be removed and stored before a person enters the rest of the home. Mudrooms sometimes contain sinks and washers and dryers. textile: Flexible material that is made up of natural or synthetic (human-made) fibers. Textiles include clothing, wall coverings, and floor coverings (such as carpeting). veneer: In wood floor installation, a thin slice of wood—usually thinner than one-eighth of an inch (three millimeters) that is glued atop the other panels.