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film or paper so it allows moisture vapor to pass through, eliminating the danger of in-wall condensation. The product is lightweight, tear-resistant and reportedly will never rot or shrink.

Energy Saving Doors Tax OK

The Internal Revenue Service has certified Simpson WeatherBeater Doors for a Residential Energy Tax Credit. Also certified for the tax credit are thermal models in Simpson's International Line.

The WeatherBeater doors are solid core with a specially designed frame to prevent warping. The flatness and stability of the doors are said to help to maintain a tight weather seal under all conditions.

A Cabinet Watch

The new Greenwich bath cabinet features a digital clock and night light with onloff switch.

The genuine oak frame comes in walnut or honey finish with a 16" by 26" plate glass mirror that has stainless steel edges. The cabinet recesses in standard 2" by 4" walls.

Window Dressings

A modular arched window system said to combine the customized look of decorative arched windows with the normal installation of conventional windows is new from New Morning Windows, Minneapolis, Mn.

The system can be used in restorations, new construction and on interior dividing walls. The windows are delivered in insulated, pre-boxed rectangular modular sections of any custom dimensions. This eliminates the need for additional on-site framing.

A Barrier Against Cold

A new home energy-saving air infiltration barrier that reportedly cuts heat loss through insulated walls by 3390 is from Du Pont.

Tyveck is a sheet of very fine, highdensity polyethylene fibers. It is not a

The thermal doors combine real wood with double panes of thermal glass. According to the company, the French style thermal doors are 640/o more energy efficient than single glazed doors of the same type. Other styles of their thermal doors are said to be about 3790 more energy efficient than standard wood doors with single pane glazing.

Cabinets for the Handicapped

A line of cabinets for the handicapped has been introduced by the Connor Cabinet Div., which followed HUD and FHA guidelines for the handicapped in public housing facilities.

They include regular base units and drawer units in selected sizes of 12" to 48" wide and feature an83A" high toespace for wheelchair footrests. A 5%" high valance, along with 3" and 6" fillers, are available in 48" and 84" lengths. Fillers to 42" allow for cutting to specified lengths.

Also available is a 60" high utility cabinet in either 24" or 30" width with four adiustable shelves.

All Decked Out

Oakwood Manufacturing, Inc. is offering three new products for the retailer.

First, a bulk merchandiser display that fits a standard gondola end or can be used anywhere in the store. The merchandiser utilizes bins for bulk display of items for those dealers who prefer to sell by bulk rather than in kit form.

Erecto-Pat step kits can be used from deck to ground or from one level to another on multilevel decks. There are no risers to be cut.

A new do-it-yourself park bench kit includes one pair of black baked enamel finish park bench legs, rustresistant lag bolts and step-by-step instructions.

The customer decides what length he wants to build and the retailer supplies the lumber.

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A Star ls Formed

Starplates are connecting devices for forming do-it-yourself geodesic buildings. Eleven pre-engineered steel connector plates assemble 25 equal-length wood struts into a bolted framework, in sizes from 3'to l4'wide.

According to East-West Design, Inc., using their kit that retails for $32.95, one person can erect a framework in two hours.

The framework can be used to construct a greenhouse, gazebo, corn crib, carport, playhouse or a doghouse.

Walk-in Vault

Henges Manufacturing, Inc. has a walk-in vault with a wide variety of security applications.

Offering 94 cu. ft. of storage space, the interior is a 3Vz' square with a 7' ceiling. A weight of 725 lbs., external dimension of M" x M" x 86" and heavy-duty materials reportedly make the Safeguard Vault virtually impregnable to common burglar attempts.

The fire-resistant vault is constructed of l2-gauge steel, 50,000 psi, painted with urethane enamel. The door opening is l9Vz" wide and can be right or left hinged. For safety, the vault is designed to prevent accidental lock-in and maintains aircirculation.

Guaranteed for five years against all defects in workmanship, it costs $r,440.

Computer Matchmaker

Benjamin Moore & Co.'s new computer color matching system, consisting of three components and an optional fourth component, was developed in direct response to the service needs of dealers. The system is said to be easily operated by a paint dealer with minimal training.

Using the system, a dealer can arrive at a formula for custom paint colors in minutes. The formula, or prescription, can also be typed out with the aid of the optional line printer. Each prescription contains coded information describing the base and finish to be used and gives the exact number of shots required of each colorant in order to reproduce the custom color.

The computer element of the system is capable of being utilized for basic business accounting procedures. The system will be available to dealers through direct purchase or with the option of a three to five year lease.

Anchor Bolts Away

A new line of wedge type stud anchor bolts has been added to the Star Expansion line. The bolts are used in concrete where extra holding power is required.

More than 20 different sizes are available ranging from Yt" xl%" to l" x 12" . The product's design reportedly eliminates drillirrg oversize holes as the thread diameter is equal to the hole diameter.

New Generation Stove

The United States Stove Co. has a new generation of circulators: the Legacy Wonderwood and Wondercoal.

Both offer a new cabinet design with rich earthtone colors in a leather-grain embossed steel cabinet. The cabinet front is highlighted by a simulated wood-grain control panel. The 3021 Wonderwood and 3027 Wondercoal feature a lift-up top and auxiliary cooking surface, full-size ash pan,firebrick lining and optional blower.

With the Legacy's baffled, stainless steel heat exchanger, potential heat is drawn into and around the exchanger. The concentration of heat allows the exchanger to extract and recirculate heat previously lost.

Concrete Finisher

Tamms Industries Co. has a professional concrete finisher that is said to fill, seal, level, texture and finish masonry surfaces. The ingredients in Concrete Finisher are similar to natural concrete so the product becomes part of the surface, notjust a coating.

It is mixed with water and applied by hand trowel or spraying, depending on the surface to be covered. Available in 70 lbs. bags, its coverage is estimated at 6-9 lbs. per square yard for a two-coat system that is approximately I/8" thick.

lmproved Astragals

Astragals produced by Benchmark are said to provide improved weather seal-out, energy savings and protection in double door installation.

Hot Display

A point-of-sale display containing an assortment of Rust-Oleum Heat Resistant Bar-B-Q Black coatings is designed to help retailers boost impulse sales and profits in their lawn and garden departments, and outdoor shops.

The prepackaged display contains 30 cans of the heat resistant finish for refinishing heated surfaces such as outdoor grills, stoves and fireplace equrpment.

As part of the promotion, RustOleum is providing retailers with an advertising allowance amounting to 590 oftotal heat resistant coating purchases.

Aflordable Joists

Alpine Engineered Products, Inc. has a new engineered roof and floor truss system.

Produced from 2 x 4 stress-graded lumber, scrap 2 x 4 blocks and Alpine connector plates, the J-24joist can be used as a substitute for 2 x l0 timber framing members.

The aluminum astragal now features a thick foam rubber boot and a rigid polymer connector. It comes pre-assembled with operating spring loaded flush bolts top and bottom to lock securely into header and threshold. A wider channel design accommodates heavy duty deadbolts.

Tie One On

Ratchet Strap, a tie down strap, secures loads to a car, truck or trailer. The I Vz" wide high-strength nylon webbing with S hooks at each end is available in l0 ft. and 15 ft. lengths. The straps have a suggested list price of $19.98 and522.49.

Just Hangs in There

New Easy Hooker \.r'ater supply line packages featuring full color photos of the product have been introduced by Anderson-Barrows Metals Corp.

The chipboard boxes are designed to hang, taking up less shelf space. The photo on the package shows hou' the product should be installed for use with toilets and sink faucets.

Brassy Hinges

Solid brass, self-closing hinges in flush and 3,/8" inset styles for fine furniture and cabinets are offered by Home Hardware. They are available in either bright or antique finish.

Fair And Square

Orem Research has a Super Square, reportdly a complete redesign of the traditional ciupenter's framing and layout square.

The tool's unique pivot point and inner slot provide professionals hnd handymen with quick calculations.

Light weight, non-glare alumirium with fine-etched black gradations makes it easy to read.

The inner slot serves as a protractor, revealing slopes in inches-rise per foot-run as well as the degree of each slope. Another edge is divided into twelfths so measurements can easily be translated into feet without conversion. The square comes with a 32-p. carpentry guide.

Functional Furniture

American Forest Products will showcase its Design Line, a new ready-to-assemble modular furniture series, at the National Home Center Show in Dallas, Tx., February 27 to March 2.

Marketed as a totally new type of ready-to-assemble and finish furniture, the series is said to satisfy decorative and functional furniture needs with easy assembly, contemporary styling, soft edges and thickcut Western pine pieces.

Comprised of interchangeable, interlocking modular units, the series allows design flexibility in any room as consumers can add-on to selected units.

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More than a Window

Tired of treated lumber that cracks crooks, and twists, and end checks and splits, and is hard to saw, and splits again when you nail it?

THERE IS A BETTER TREATEDLUMBER... DURA.TREET II

It is a natural golden brown color and retains its easy working characteristics. That's because it doesn't need extreme drying temperatures before or after treating.

When marked with the Dura-Treet Ouality Mark it meets all AWPA, REA and Uniform Building Code requirements.

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Jim Cooney Director of Marketing IDACON INC.

Plug lt Up

Hydro Stop, a formulation that stops leaks in concrete and masonry, is a product of Tamms Industries Co. Ideal for underwater work. it takes an initial set in 3 to 5 minutes but reportedly can be shaved and shaped for up to an hour after mixing.

It repairs disintegrated concrete in dams, piers, tanks, waterways, piling, abutments, water and sewer mains, catch basins, conduit and bridges.

It contains no calcium chloride and mixing requires only water to form a putty-like ball. It comes in various sized tubs and pails.

The Fisher Window Co. has built a wireless alarm security system into a specially designed solid vinyl replacement window. The Sontronic will sound a siren if an intruder or smoke is detected, turn on a lamp or radio if the window opens, dial the police and advise of an intrusion, or dial a central station where an operator receives a code signifying either intrusion. fire or medical alert.

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