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That's A Wrap

A cross-laminated polyethylene housewrap that reportedly reduces air flow and water penetration through walls is new from Johns Manville Corp.

ProWrap is permeable to moisture vapor produced inside a home, allow-

White Hot Cedar Decking

White hue cedar decking that offers strength, smoothness and soft luster is available from C&D Lumber Co.

Port Orford Cedar Decking is planed on a l6-knife planer and ages to a silvery gray.

The product gives unlimited color options when staining.

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Santa Fe Wood Products

Handcrafted New Mexico style (a.k.a Southwestern) wood products are available from Groff Lumber Co.

Ponderosa pine vigas, spruce and fir latillas, corbels and handcarved gates and doors are available, as are Southwest metal brackets, joists and structural bases.

ing potentially damaging vapors to escape, leaving wall cavities, sheathing and framing dry and mold-free. The translucent product allows installers to locate studs quickly for accurate stapling and meets both U.S. and Canadian building codes.

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Hand Driven/Hard Livin' Nails

Double hot-dipped galvanized nails that come with a lifetime warranty are available from W.H. Maze Co.

Stormguard nails are immersed twice in molten zinc for a thick. dependable coat and are available in bulk and packaged for hand-driving. The nails come in 20" sticks and in 0" and l5'coils.

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All Decked Up

Aluminum deck accessories that take the place of traditional wood pickets are new from DECKorators. Made of 6063-T5 extruded aluminum, pickets can be inserted into a 3l4" hole.

Centerpieces come in six designs and are assembled to the pickets with self-drilling screws.

All pickets and centerpieces come in four baked on enamel colors.

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New Fiber Cement Siding

Fiber cement siding that reportedly is unaffected by moisture, insects or salt air is new from Georsia-Pacific.

All vigas are machine peeled first to minimize taper (1" in 20'), then draw-knifed to provide the distinctive Southwest look.

Latillas are draw-knifed to several finishes, including tu-tone (skip peel) and white peel (no bark).

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The siding is constructed from Portland cement, wood fibers, water and other components and is available in unprimed or factory primed, ready for finishing with acrylic latex paint. The product comes in plain, beaded, smooth or wood textured lap siding, or in plain, wood textured or stucco-look siding.

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Concrete Repairs Done Here

W.R. Meadows, Inc. has introduced a formless, patching compound for horizontal concrete repairs.

Once mixed with water, Sealtight Meadow-Crete H can be applied by screed or trowel to interior and exterior surfaces.

The product comes in 50-Ib., multi-wall bags.

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Protect Your Plastic

An impact-modified acrylic polymer designed to co-extrude over plastic for protection against the elements is new from ICI Acrylics Inc.

Lucite TufCoat acts as a capstock over polystyrene shutters, vinyl siding and composite or vinyl window Irames.

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Brazilian Hardwood Decking

Brazilian hardwood deckins that is free of knots, pitch pockets aid other defects is available from Capital Lumber Co.

Wood Shakes Look-Alike

Vinyl shake siding said to look and feel like real wood is new from Kaycan.

Iron Woods deckins has a dense. tight grain that resists splintering and marring. In addition, Anchorseal is applied to all fresh cuts to minimize moisture loss, retarding end splits or checks.

The all heartwood product contains naturally occurring extractives that protect it from insects.

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Cedar Hill's 4'x13" shake panels have one row of alternating l0318"x5-314" and 10-3/8"x5" shakes, and are available in white, slate and cedar.

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Steely-eyed Door

An all-steel patio door that comes in a woodgrain or painted finish is new from General Products Co.

The Vista 3R features a 22-gauge rot- and rust-resistant mull post and a two-piece frame that installs from the inside.

Hound scooper, Edge Hound edger and Turf Hound aerator.

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Feel The Heat

A radiant roof and wall barrier system that also acts as a vapor and air barrier is available from Parsec, Inc.

Thermo-Brite III is a pressure-laminated. Class A. reflective film with on onv New Product is ovoiloble by circling the correspondin g Reoder Service number opposite the bock cover ond sending the form to New Products Iditor, either by FAX to 949-852-0231, by E-moil to ddelvol@ioc.net, by moil io 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch, Co. 92660, or by colling (949) 8s2-r 990.

The pre-hung base frame's face comes with nailing slots that enable the interior wall to be finished with wood trim.

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TLC For The Yard

Hound Dog Products, Inc. offers weeding, edging, aerating and other lawn care implements for yardwork without back pain.

Great Backyard Livin' tools are made of steel and have a lifetime guarantee.

The line includes the Weed Hound weeder, Bulb Hound planter, Poop metalized film on one side and aluminum foil with a protective coating on the other.

After installation, radiant heat is blocked from the roof and exterior walls, allowing the structure to require less cooling and heating.

The product can be used on new or existing structures and in both residential and commercial applications.

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Block, LLC.

Eco-Block 2000 features a hiehdensity plastic web that is molded i-nto a polystyrene side panel at 8" intervals. Connectors of varying lengths are snapped into place between pairs of panels, creating the forms.

PearlTile Patterns

Congoleum Corp. has added a new tile pattern to its Evolution Luxury Tile line.

Cotillion features a pearlescent etched insert and comes in five colors. including white/pearled beige, clay/ pearled bronze and fired clay/pearled hunter.

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Block Party

An insulated concrete form with five cavities for commercial and residential buildins is new from Eco-

The blocks can be assembled on site for wall thicknesses ranging from 4"-12", depending on what size connectors were selected.

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Take A Peak

Arch-head casement and doublehung windows are new from Hurd Millwork Co., Inc.

Arch head casement and doublehung windows come in various colors in five standard widths of glass.

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Gotta Hand lt To These Saws

American Tool Cos. has introduced a trio of new hand saws.

Xpert keyhole, veneer and back saws feature extra-large handle openings for work gloves and blades manufactured from rigid C75 steel.

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srdtnq Nails-

. No Staining o No Streaking

Highesl quality nalls for cedar, redwood and other line wood materials.

Slender shank and blunt diamond point o Diamond Dattern head blends with wood texture. Small head diameter permits face nailing and blind nailing r Annular ring threads oreclude nail head popping and cupping of siding boards AlSl Grade 304 nickel/chromium alloy.

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o Self-counter sinking bugle and trim heads o Souare drive recess eliminates driver bit cam-out r Sharp point for quick penetration with minimal oressure r Self-tapping coarse threads . Coated with non-stick, dry lubricating film o Solid nickel/ chrome stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance o 6 lengths: l" through 3"

New Rotary Hammer

A spline drive rotary hammer that weighs 14 lbs. and features an 8.8amp motor is new from Bosch.

Models 7020M and 704M feature 10" round, l0"xl0" square and 9"x16" rectangular cutting capacities and either a ll5l220v or 220/440v motor.

Both units measure 79"x31"x41" and weigh 194lbs.

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No Jive Chalkin', Here

An automatic chalk reel with a "snap-back" line retrieval button that enables one person to perform layout work is new from Keson Industries.

The VR 185 portable compressor is powered by a 20-hp engine and weighs 396 lbs.

The unit is mounted on a sturdy frame with pneumatic tires for easy portability.

The 11244E delivers 360 no-loads RPM and features solid, core and thru-hole bit capacities.

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Say Arrivederci To Potholes

Potholes can be repaired easily and quickly with a new product from Garon Products, Inc.

The Speed Demon's line is normally free-wheeling. Once snapped and rewound, it automatically restarts at high speed. The unit comes with 30' of cotton/poly self-chalking line plus a belt clip.

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His Airness

A portable air compressor that delivers 65 cfm at 100 psi is new from Con X Equipment Inc.

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Everything Hinges On This

Adjustable and specialty hinges for steel entry and wood frame patio doors are new from Stanley Works. Specialty hinges for steel insulated entry doors come in 4"x4"x.098. Adjustable spring hinges are 4"x4"x100 gauge.

Adjustable hinges for wood frame patio doors enable users to square the door either vertically or laterally within the door frame.

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Hy-Speed 500 mixes with water to form a pourable syrup that repairs damaged cement in one hour.

The product requires no priming, leveling or troweling and comes in a 5-gallon pail.

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Swivel-Head Saw Duo with the quolity, dependobility ond service you con rely upon for

A pair of 10"x16" band saws with swivel heads that cut any angle from 0-45" are new from Wilton Machinerv Division.

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Vinyl Decking & Pergolas

Vinyl pergolas and decking that reportedly stand up to harsh weather are available from Kroy Building Products, Inc.

Pergolas are available with a solid roof, open-air slats or a lattice design and feature a 2"x4" vinyl or traditional square profile said to allow adequate snow or rain drainage.

Deck plank's detailed, wood-like exterior overlays a multi-hollow construction that disperses water while providing traction without splinters. Both products come in white, tan and gray.

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And The Bandsaw Plays On Tyler Machinery Co., Inc. has introduced a 6'x5' steel worktable for its model 3620 bandsaw.

The table tilts up to 30" right or locks into position for bevel cuts.

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Looking Rather Chipper

A chipping and scaling tool for waterproofers, pre-cast yard personnel and flooring contractors is new from Hilti Inc.

The TE 104 Chipper can be used for overhead work and in tight spaces, including cleaning rust off of l-beams

Take lt To Another Level

Accessories have been introduced for the Ridgid Laser-Mag Torpedo Level model 390LM from The Ridee Tool Co.

and chipping out mortar between courses of brick.

The product's needle adapter removes rust, slag and other impurities from steel or concrete.

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The Rotary Base is manufactured from machined aluminum and reportedly attaches easily for setting walls and floors, hanging drywall and transit work. The base also fits a 114", 3/8" and l/2" surveying tripod.

The Gradient Base comes with seven slope pins ranging in size from l/8" to 112".

The Lens Kit contains a protractor plate, lens adapter and two lenses.

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