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Flne Wood Garage Doors

Double profiled raised panel redwood and cedar garage doors have been introduced by Frantz Building Products.

Made from solid wood panels, they resist splitting and cracking. Options include bottom weatherseal, perimeter weather strip, locking system and automatic opener.

Fax Receptionist

A sophisticated yet economical voice/data switch, the Fax Line Manager from Dataline detects and routes voice calls, facsimile messages and computer modem connections over a single phone line.

The device eliminates installing a second line for a fax, dedicated line costs and unplugging and plugging phone lines to receive or send fax transmissions.

and four profiles each. Each has a corresponding illustration that identifies the profiles used.

Two literature pockets hold idea and how-to brochures.

Fork Spread

A fingertip-controlled hydraulic lever in the cab of Atlet's Four-Way Reach Truck positions the forks to handle either ordinary pallet loads or long, awkward loads. Forks can be adjusted up to 96".

The shelter incorporates [)ynalon flabric on the head and side curtains and "Scotch-Ply" stays on the curtains to ensure pressure is maintained on the vehicle body. Compressible foam cords in the curtain edges conform to truck body irregularities, guaranteeing a snug fit.

Low Glow Accents

Cylindrical in shape, Malibu bollard accent lights from Intermatic accent walkways, paths, flower beds, pool areas and other outdoor locations.

One model allows you to use a single dedicated telephone line to connect both modem and fax machine. A second also permits connection of a phone and answering machine.

Moulding ldea Genter

The Combination Moulding Designs Display from GeorgiaPacific provides a handy way to show how some standard mouldings can be combined to create "built-up" designs.

Approximately 2-ft. wide by 8-ft. tall, the display uses samples of actual built-up crown, chair rail and base treatments, using two, three

Available in 4,400 and 5,500 Ib. capacities with lift heights up to 25', trucks feature automobile-type tilt steering wheel, foot pedal controls for quick acceleration and braking, adjustable side-seating and clear view, tilt-back mast.

Lights feature a faceted lens cylinder that gently diffuses light to create a soft glow. Unique bulb positioning eliminates hot spots, and internal reflectors help evenly distribute the most usable light possible.

The high impact polymeric light shield may be snapped on for 180' lighting in any direction or removed for full 360" lighting.

They use a low l2-volt current and come 19" or 26" high.

Sales Poles

Two in-store pole displays for water-based, VOC compliant waterproofing sealers, stains and cleaners are now offered by OKON.

The 6' tall, 20-gallon floor stacker includes five corrugated stackers

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Each key is manufactured with an individual pattern of precisionmachined holes that operate the lock

Sets In A Hurry

Quickset Thin Set Mortar from W.R. Bonsal can be grouted two to four hours after use and allows for light traffic in six hours.

It may be used to install ceramic tile, quarry tile, high-bottom lugged holding four cans each and 16" two-sided header card. The stacker is a smaller version, casing eight gallons.

Windows To The Future

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Included are hardened steel lock, two keys and nylon cord so keys may be worn around the neck.

Free Reader Service

For more information on New Products write Building Products Drgest, 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660. Please mention issue date and page number so we can process your request faster! Many thanksl

Windows constructed of coextruded engineering thermoplastics to resist fading, chalking and distortion even in dark colors are now available from Vinyl Therm.

The windows provide high dimensional stability at elevated tem-

Automatic Gate Opener

An affordable automatic gate opener reportedly designed for easy one hour do-it-yourself installation is now available from GTO, Inc.

Gate operation can be handled by either pocket-size remote transmitter with low-voltage push-button tile, mosaics, pavers, slate, marble cement tile and stone. It can be poured over poured concrete, masonry, brick, Portland cement plaster, gypsum wallboard, backerboard, and tile-over-tile. switch or optional digital keypad, which can be post-mounted near the gate. Keypad code combinations can be set. and reset. peratures, good impact strength and molded-in color.

Operating on 12-volt battery and 110-volt charger, the openers come in single and dual gate systems.

The line includes casement, picture, bay and bow windows, and the Garden Galaxy curved-glass unit.

Card Lock

Card Lock, a padlock utilizing a plastic credit card-shaped key instead of a metal key, is new from Arkon

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Rid O'Rust cleaner from American Hydro Systems reportedly removes rust from stone, cement, plaster, marble, metal, masonry and fiberglass surfaces with little or no scrubbing.

Water-soluble for exterior or interior applications, it is packaged in a lightweight bag.

The white powder is mixed with water, applied with a brush and left on until the rust is dissolved.

Back Spray

A four-gallon lawn and garden backpack sprayer is new from Ames.

The ergonomically designed, manually operated sprayer is ideal for pest and weed control in lawns, gardens, viticulture, hotbeds, greenhouses and tree nurseries; treating low growth, special horticultures, and disinfecting areas such as stables

Pound For Pound

A countertop merchandiser holding six Stanley Tools' Deckmaster decking hammers is now available to dealers to help stimulate add-on sales.

ldeal for deck building and other home projects, the 2l oz. hammer features a larger face diameter to hit nails easier and a head designed to drive nails faster. For added durability, the head and handle assembly utilizes an axe eye design usually used with axes and mauls.

Seed Starter

Healthy seedlings, bulbs and plants reportedly are guaranteed when germinated in pure, easy-touse NoDampoff organic seed starter from Mosser Lee Co.

and livestock pens.

It features a high grade polyethylene tank; molded-in, zincplated steel tube frame and stand; ultraviolet inhibitors; chemically resistant Vitron soft parts and pump piston collar, and up to 90 psi high pressure piston pump with fan and hollow cone nozzle tips.

Composed of milled sphagnum moss, which absorbs 20 times its weight in water, the product provides a planting medium that prevents the excessively moist conditions that breed the damping off fungi, a major killer of young seedlings.

Natural and sterile, it contains no dirt or pests and eliminates the need for expensive equipment and harsh chemicals.

The seed starter comes in two sizes: a plastic, 222 cu. in. easy-pour plastic bag and a 2 bushel, commercial size polysack.

Seamless Tub Wall

A folding tile tub wall from Lyons Industries features one-piece construction so it has no vertical seams to caulk or clean.

Grab the better part of the outdoor business.

Stock up with Western Red Cedar, the naturalanswer to your customers' outdoor building needs.

Western Red Cedar comes in allthe sizes, lengths, shapes and patterns your customers want, from decking and boards to fencing and lattice. There is also Cedar siding, paneling, trim, fascia, mouldings and industrial items for a wide range of other construction projects.

Protected by natural phenol preservatives, Cedar is treated all the way through, naturally, and makes imitators turn green with enlry.

So, bring that additional outdoor business to your store. Grab the coupon and get a selection of idea literature and a source list of Western Red Cedar producers.

Western Red Cedar Lumber Association

Let us send you a set of Cedar idea literature and our Where To Buy Guide. Mail coupon to Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, Yeon Bldg,522 S.\ry. Fifth Ave., Portland, 0R 97204. 0r phone(503)224-393(

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Ibathroom. It is said to fit all standard tub pockets or alcoves, adjusting to fit an alcove 57-l/2" to 60" wide and 28" to 32" deep.

Safe Lift Trucking

A new operator restraint system designed to reduce the risk of serious injury is now standard equipment on all models of Yale counterbalanced sit-down rider lift trucks.

The system helps keep the operator's head and torso within the confines of the truck frame and overhead guard should a truck tip over. It includes seat belt, hip restraint brackets, hood latches, manual and warning decals.

Aluminum Golumns

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Columns are available in leneths up to 30' in white, brown and- al- wide, so it can be carried into the

A 16"-wide square configuration has been added to Superior's line of maintenance-free extruded alumi- mond baked-on finishes. They reportedly will not rot, split, warp or weather and can be used as load bearing elements.

A full range of cast aluminum caps and bases is also offered.

Cord Order

A cordage merchandising program from Winchester-Auburn Mills features self-service packages that describe each product and demonstrate their different uses.

Cordage Source self-merchandising polybag Iabels are illustrated with graphics and color coded. The line includes a wide assortment of clothesline, rope, sash cord, venetian blind cord and twine made from polypropylene, cotton, nylon and other materials, as well as plasticcoated wire cable.

Curtom Sealr

Three new types of professionalgrade Teflon thread seal tapes said to be at least three times thicker than common do-it-yourself tapes have been introduced by Mill-Rose Co.

lnsulatlon Aids

Energy saving push-up insulation supports, primarily designed to hold batt-type insulation in place between floor and joists, are new from Teco/ Lumberlok.

Tools For Comfort

Comfort Plus, a new line of longhandled tools and cutting shears with comfortable, non-slip cushioned grips, has been introduced by Ames.

The softer, durable grip instantly molds to every individual hand to help reduce fatigue, hand stress and blisters. Closed-cell foam construction repels moisture, dirt and oil.

The line includes lopping and hedge shears, long-handled shovel, bow rake, garden hoe, leaf rake and poly leaf.

The supports ensure insulation is held snugly in place where the vapor barrier faces the unexposed heated area. They work well in hard-toreach crawl spaces and to hold down batts at eaves to maintain proper air flow.

Made ol' 13 gauge carbon steel with a chisel-cut point at each end to create a wedge fit when installed with a slight push of the fingers, supporls come 100 per package, covering 150 sq. ft. of insulation with either 16" or 24" center spacing. Cartons of 500 supports are also available flor larger projects.

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