Polyurethane fabrics can be manufactured in different thicknesses, depending on their intended use. For example, fabric used in diapers may be thinner than fabrics used for camping gear. Polyurethane fabrics are manufactured to feature a variety of characteristics. In situations where fuel contact is likely, the fabric can be made fire-retardant.
Oldest Wooden Building in the World. World's Oldest Wooden Building, is a five-story pagoda, part of HÅryÅ«-ji (Meaning: Temple of the Flourishing Law) Buddhist temple complex in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple complex was completed in 607 AD.
The Fairbanks House in Dedham, MA is thought to be the oldest standing timber frame building in North America. Built circa 1637-1641 for Jonathan and Grace Fairebanke and their six children, it was home to eight generations of the Fairbanks family.