HOW TO GET THE BEST DEAL ON RED CEDAR SPLIT RAIL: CALENDAR

The best deal isn't necessarily the one that's the cheapest; it's the one that makes ygu the most money.

lf you want to have the happiest customers, lhe fastesl lurns, the nicest margin, and the best return 0n your splil rail investment, ldaho Cedar Sales in Troy, ldaho, is that mill. We are the best deal because we do what it takes to make sure yOu make the most money.

Then you need l0lind a mill that is really fussy about its quality, prices fairly, ships on time, provides good sales supp0rt and guarantees every stick they sell.

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Highest qualily nails lor cedar, redwood and olher fine wood malerials.

Screws

o Self-counter sinking bugle and trim heads Square drive recess eliminates driver bit cam-out Sharp point for quick penetration with minimal pressure

Self-tapping coarse threads Coated with non-slick, dry lubricating f ilm r Solid nickel/ chrome stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance o 6 lengths: 1" through 3"

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Virqinia ltuilding Materials Association - April 7-10, annuul conlcntion. Kirrgston I)littttatiotr I{csort, Myrtle Beach. S.('.

Hampton Roads Hoo-Hoo ('lub - April l l. ntecting, Rodnlan's. Sut'li)lk. Va.

Buildine M aterial Merchants Association ((ieorgia & Alabama) - April t2-l-1. buling shorv. Atlanta Ililton & Towers. Atlanta, (ia.

Atlanta Hoo-Hoo Club - April 15, llravcs bascball ganle. liulton Courrty Stadiunt. Atlanta, (ia.

National Hardwood Lurnber Association - April l5-19, lunrber grading workshop, NIILA liclucational Building. Menrphis, Tn.

Hardwood Plywood Manufacturers Association - April l620. annual convcntioll. Seattlc, Wa.

Lumbermen's Association of Texas - April l8-20, annual convention & expo. San Antonio ('onvention Cenler. Sar-t Antonio. Tx.

Ace Hardware Corp. - April 27-30, spring nlarket. Orange County Convention Center. Orlando. Fl.

American Wood Preservers llureau - April 28-May I, annual nleeting, Seattle, Wa.

Hardware Industry Convention - April 28-May I, sponsored by American Hardware Manulacturers Association and Southern Wholesalc Hardware Association, Marriott World Center. Orlando. Fl.

Alaska Yellow

Customer demand for an alternative to treated beams has prompted Bohemia [nc. to manufacture APA/ EWS certified beams (strength rating: 20f-Yl2) from Alaska yellow cedar.

Providing the durability of a treated beam with all-natural materials. Alaska yellow cedar glulam beams perform well in high humidity indoor areas, such as saunas, jacuzzis or enclosed swimming pools, where treated beams are less desirable. Natural oil extractives make the wood resistant to decay, insect attack and marine borers. Distinctivelv

Lowe's Supports Gulf Troops

Lowe's is showing support of the troops in the Persian Gulf conflict by deferring payments and interest on outstanding private credit card balances for the military serving in the Gulf.

The program first offered reduced payments, lower interest rates and additional credit lines in case of emergency to families of reservists called up for active duty. This has

Gedar Glulams

yellow in color with the narrow band of sapwood somewhat lighter than the sulphur-yellow of the heartwood, the wood produces a delightful, aromatic odor when freshly cut.

A moderately light wood (7 to 8 pounds heavier than western red cedar), Alaska yellow cedar is hard and straight grained with narrow indistinct annual rings. It is fairly hard and stiff with an average strength much greater than that of red cedar. Tests have shown it to have a toughness and shock resisting ability not usually found in a softwood of its density and close to that of a hard- been extended to anyone on a tour of duty, including those with delinquent accounts. Ray Rawley, corporate manager of Lowe's credit card center, administers the program.

Response to the offer has been good, according to Dick Griffin, vice president of retail sales. The company has received telephone calls and letters praising them since the program was first announced in a credit card billing flyer. Retired mili- wood. In addition, it works well, does not splinter and glues well. tary people have been especially generous in their praise.

The wood is prized by quality conscious consumers. It is also used in the best wood bleachers.

Manufactured at the Bohemia glulam plant in Vaughn, Or., Alaska yellow cedar glulam beams are available from their distributors with the same lead time as their Douglas fir glulam beams. Properties for the product: 2,000 psi for tension zone. stressed-in tension; 560 psi for compression perpendicular to grain on compression face; 190 psi horizontal shear; 1,500,000 modulus of elasticity. Bohemia is the world's largest glulam beam manufacturer.

Many Lowe's stores are located in areas with high military populations. Seventy of their 300 stores are in North Carolina and 23 in South Carolina. Reservists from these states were among the first called.

"Lowe's wants to do its part to help those serving our country," Griffin emphasized. "These people are our preferred customers."