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Plywood Panels Get Even Tougher

A single layer plywood flooring system that is said to be both stiffer and cheaper than subflooring has been introduced by Georeia-Pacific.

ToughPly Sturd-IFloor is a 7/8" thick panel that is reportedly 3.86 times stiffer than 23"1 32"OSB Sturd-I-Floor.

It also features a tongue-and-groove configuration.

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Your Best Decking Choice

Louisiana-Pacific has introduced a composite wood decking that reportedlv cuts. drills and fastens like wood.

WeatherBest is made of wood and plastic composite and comes with a 10-year limited warranty. It does not require painting or staining and is said to resist termites, rot and decaY.

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Let's Do The Shingle Shake!

Shakertown has introduced a new pattern to its line of western red cedar shinsles.

Fincy Cuts are 1007o clear and designed to accent a baY window, front entry or gable ends.

The shingles are made of l00Vo edge grain western red cedar and come in square, fishscale, round, octasonal. half cove, diamond, hexagon."arrow and diagonal.

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Hunting Down Studs

Vinyl siding featuring an installation guide to help locate studs and speed up installation is new from CertainTeed Corp.

Monogram STUDfinder SYstem features nail slots on the panel that align with 16" and 24" on-center constructlon.

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Can't Rot This Trim

An exterior trim sYstem that reportedly is rot and termite resistant is available from A.E.R.T.

MoistureShield is made of wood fiber and polyethylene resin and is primed and ready for the job site.

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Mightier Miter Gauge

A depth and miter gauge that is said to improve the accuracy of finished miter joints is new from MAJ, Inc.

J-channel reportedly eliminates the need for J-depth cutters, combo squares and protractors. It is designed foi trim ranging from 5/8" to 1-1l8".

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Window Vs. Wind

An all-vinyl window series with a DP50 rating that meets all coastal building codes for beachfront homes is new from A&H Windows.

Designview Series windows feature double-pane, 3/4" insulated glass and integral nailing fins that seal against drafts and create attachment points for installers.

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One Point On Selling

Enterprise Computer Systems has introduced a Windows-based pointof-sale system that is said to be less expensive than upgrading existing system hardware.

ECS Pro is based on the IBM Informix database and Enterprise's Dataline800 system.

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l'll Pump You Up

A caulking gun loader that reportedly is 50Vo faster than manual methods is new from Force-Flo.

The valve is designed for new or retrofit fin-tube baseboard installations to permit zone control of individual rooms.

support tools for natural resource managers.

WebFRIS allows manasers to access forest data. maps and aerial imagery, using only a standard Web orowser.

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Centenarian Hole Saws

A line of bi-metal hole saws that are said to last 250Vo loneer than competitors and cut througl wood, plastic and metal surfaces are new from M.K. Morse Co.

The loader pumps 1 lb. of material from a 5-gallon pail to a caulking gun or cartridge in about four strokes. It can handle both solvent and non-solvent based products.

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Wireless Valve Technology

A three-way thermostatic bypass valve that does not require wiring is new from Eneriee.

It comes with compression fittings for 3/4" copper tubes, and is installed ahead of the fin-tube in the supply side.

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Stone Tile Goes Celestial

Porcelain stone tile that reportedly imitates the random color of slate is new from Crossville Porcelain Stone.

Morse Master Cobalt saws feature a tooth configuration welded to M3 high speed steel cutting edges to create more stable blades.

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Exchange ls Good

Saw blades that can be exchansed for new ones when they dull a.e aviilable from Exchange-A-B lade.

Customers pay a discounted exchange price for the new blades. The blades come in three catesories: professional (tungsten carbide ieeth), carbide tipped (for medium-duty work), and steel (non-carbide teeth).

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Aurora is said to allow virtuallv no water absorption and is designed for commercial walkways, courtyards, patios and porches.

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Aluminum Closet Doors

ABCD International has introduced closet doors that are supplied in 17-ft. lengths or in custom-built kits ready to fit.

Deco 14 and Deco 12 are all-aluminum and fitted with a self-cleaning, adjustable roller system

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Forest Resource Info

Forest Technology Group has introduced a Web-bai6d geogiaphic information system wittr decision- is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the inside bock cover ond sending the form to New Products Editor FAX io 949-852-0231, by E-moil to rfoy@ioc.net, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch, C0.92660, or by colling (e49) 8s2-t ee0.

Being And Storageness

A garage storage sYstem that doesn't interfere with doors or openers and is said to be less expensive than conventional shelving is new from ITC Manufacturing & Powder Coating.

Hyloft is made of steel and comes complete for one 4'x4' storage section.

Height is adjustable from 16" to 28", providing up to 35 cubic ft. of space.

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Nickel Faucet Newcomer

Hanssrohe has introduced a new oolisheJ nickel finish to its line of bathroom faucets and accessories.

Let's Sell Siding Together

A turnkey exterior siding system that features installation training and a tool program for certified dealers is new from Norandex/Reynolds Distribution Co.

Everlast comes with both Pre-finished and job site coating options. It includes a lifetime limited walranty.

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No Strip Tease Here

wThe Axor Carlton collection also comes in chrome, chrome/gold, brushed nickel, polished brass, and a mix of brushed nickel and polished brass.

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Bubble Bath Bonanza

Lasco has introduced a messaging whirlpool tub made of Lucite cast acrylii with three spa-like settings. Champagne Bubbler has a control panel that features constant bubble action. wave mode and pulse mode. tt features a pre-leveled ABS suPport base and slip resistant f-loors.

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Gardner Bender has introduced a new coaxial cable stripper for cutting and stripping RG-59 and RG-6 coaxial cable.

The stripper features a hexagon shaped stripping station that strips the outer jacket while an l8-gauge stripping station strips the center conductor.

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A Redwood lmmigrant

Oregon-Canadian Forest Products has introduced Brazilian redwood for exterior decking that reportedly resembles the look of clear all heart redwood.

nized, full-load value fasteners ranging from l-112" to 2l/2" in fength and l3 I, 148 and .162 in nail diameter.

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Connect, Only Connect!

An internal pipe grip that connects rails to steel fence posts on interior corners of a wood fence is available from Simpson Strong-Tie Co.

The wood is available in S4S deckine lx4 throush 5 / 4x6, 2x2, 4x4 and handrail systems.

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Fastener Your Svstems

Paslode has introduceda new fastening system that is said to be at least three times faster than hand nailing. The Positive Placement system weighs up to 9 lbs., fires up to l0 heat-treated, hardened steel fasteners per second. It has a magazine capacity of 44 to 48 ICBO recog-

Three to four PGTIC2 connectors can be installed on a 2" vertrcal pipe, each with a ll4" hex head bolt. Wood rails are attached with SDS 1/4" screws. then boards are nailed in place.

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Bevel Siding

Pecky Paneling

Log Gabin Timbers Shingles

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84 Readies 20-Store Opening

84 Lumber is puttin-u the finishing touches on 20 new stores, preparin-u to open them all on April 3.

Of the 20. lU arc folmer Payless Cashways locations, including Tulsa. Ok.; Bessemer, Al., and four in Dallas. Tx. 84 Lumber also plans to open a component manufiicturing plant in Lithonia. Ga.. in October.