Sell cypress to qualityminded prots and d-i-Vers

TT'S AN IDEAL choice for qualitY Ihome builders and remodelers who are searching for lumber products that look gteat, hold paint well and stand up to the toughest weather. Southern cypress is a quality wood product that has withstood the test of time. For generations, cypress' unique qualities

Gypress Sales Tips For Retailers

Siding remains one of the most popular uses for cypress. To get the best performance from cypress siding, retailers should: have been well known throughout the 150-200 mile wide area adjoining its growth region; along the Atlantic Coastal Plain, from Delaware to Florida; west along the Gulf of Mexico to Texas, and northward through the Mississippi Valley to southern Indiana

. Protect cypress siding fron rain at the retail yard and job site. Dried to strictest specifications, unfinished cypress may mildew if it is re-wet. If mildew does occur, simply apply a bleach and water solution, but don't safirate.

Don't leave cypress siding flat packed. Air flow between laYers will give it a chance to acclinate to its environment.

. Advise installers to use hotdipped galvanized or stainless steel nails to prevent dark stseeks. Some homeowners may want that natural, weathered, streaked look, so find out what they prefer.

. Suggest using paint or stain with a good mildewcide. Homeowners will appreciate the easier maintenance.

Sometimes siding that has b€oa properly dried, stored and handled will pick up moisture prior to painting. I:ter, the wood releases moisture and joints may otrcn up, or buckling may occur. This condition can be minimized by priming or pre-finishing all sides, ends and edges after the siding has reached climatic balance and before it's installed- Pr,e-finishing will minimize objectionable nnfinished lines where joints open up because of shrinkage in width. These procedures ar€ cornmonly recommended for cypress and other wood siding materials, but they are often sidestepped by builders trying to save the honeowner a few dollars. If homeowners understand the inportance of these procedures and follow them, they can enjoy the beauty and lasting value for years to come. And retailers can count on them for repeat business.

The most obvious advantages of cypress are its distinctive natural grain and workability. Its primary exterior applications include siding and trim, along with fencing, porches and ornamental structures such as gazebos.

But cypress also is one of the most durable woods available. Cypressene, a natural preservative created during growth, makes the heartwood especially resistant to insect damage and decay. Because it has a high tolerance of the elements, it has developed the reputation of being the ideal product to use in coastal areas.

Another reason for its popularity is that the lumber is painted easily. In paint retention lab tests, cypress has been shown to have higher paint retention than other woods, making it an economical choice. Unpainted, the wood will last for hundreds of years. The wood has few knots and does not normally check or warp.

Generally, cypress is sold in random lengths of 6-16 feet and widths of 4-12 inches. At the job site, that means fewer cuts and fewer joins.

For pressureteated wood hafs kilndded after fieatnent, call Dean Lumber Co.

The gente condfioning of our steam dry kilns yields exceflional products sudt as Dean Deck, Ddcono fire retardant feabd wood, Outdooro wood, Wolmanizedo Extra" lumber, and teated specialties.

Prefab Components Rising

U.S. shipments of factory-built components in housing should rise 7.1Vo annually through the year 2000 to over $20 billion, projects the Freedonia Group.

Component manufacturers are becoming more efficient in production and distribution, and developing higher quality products built to more exacting design specifications.

Concurrently, concerns are rising over the quality and cost of on-site labor.

Roof trusses and prefabricated walls and partitions will continue to compose 44Vo of the overall industry through 2000. Floor trusses and roof panels will post the strongest gains, each growing 8.8Vo ayear.

Other key factory-built components in housing include pre-hung windows and doors, millwork and pre-built bathroom fi xtures.

Florida OKs New Technology

The State of Florida has cleared the way to use new technology for efficiently and economically designing wood homes.

The action came with the approval of a new American Wood Council manual for wood frame construction in high wind areas by the Florida State Board of Building Codes and Standards.

Hurricane Andrew in 1992 focused attention on improving design and construction for all types of dwellings in Florida and other parts of the South.

The "Wood Fiame Construction Manual for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 1995 SBC High Wind Edition" improves engineering methods for construction of wood frame houses by providing for the design of entire wall, floor and roof systems instead of individual components of those systems. It provides engineered requirements and solutions for wood frame dwellings in high wind areas (90-120 mph).

A wide range of elements are covered by the manual, including lumber, structural glued laminated timber, wood structural sheathing, I-joists and trusses. Also included are new provisions approved by the Standard Building Code for designing walls with window and door openings that will resist high winds.

by Glen Oak

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