NEW PR DUCTS

Minlature Housing

The Houseworks Dollhouse Plan Book and doll house components are new from National Plan Service. Step-by-step instructions with photographs, illustrations, cutting guides, patterns, diagrams and interior and exterior decorating tips for three complete house styles, victorian, colonial, and georgian, are included in the plan book.

The self service gondola display includes miniature components and accessories such as doors, windows, floors, moulding, shingles, stairs, hardware, shutters and clap boards. Newspaper ad slicks, national consumer referral service and an authorized Houseworks dealer decal are available to help the dealer capitalize on the growing interest in doll houses.

Energy Elf lclent Wlndow

Larson Manufacturing has a new line of energy efficient windows. Eliminating wind and water infiltration with a polyethylene sash seal system, they are available for replacement of original interior windows and exterior stonns, especially aluminum storms.

Built-in LuxuryTub

The Aurora Series of whirlpool tubs from the Lippert Corp. is suitable for new construction or remodeling.

Of molded marble, tubs come preplumbed and can be customized to specific design or building requirements.

A built-in lumbar support and warm whirlpool massage are standard equipment on the tub which is designed for conventional, sunken or step-up installation. Safety handles are available in a choice of finishes.

Two models, 60" x 32" x l1tA" and 72" x 36" x l9-ll8", are available in a choice of color with matching molded marble tub surrounds, vanity tops, showers and decorator wall panels available.

Fire-Retardant Wood

Equipped with all the advantages of a fire-retardant treated wood for weather-protected applications, Dricon from Koppers Co., Inc. has two additional features: hygroscopicity and corrosivity.

Dricon is unmatched for low hygroscopicity, the tendency of a material to pick up moisture from its surroundings. Because sulfates and chlorides are not used in the treating, it has moisture absorption properties approximately equal to those of untreated wood.

Since Dricon is non-hygroscopic even up to 9590 relative humidity, corrosion is limited to a level virtually indistinguishable from that of untreated wood. Fasteners and other metal parts used with the wood maintain surface finish and integrity.

In addition, Dricon pressuretreated wood reportedly brings all of the advantages of wood construction to a project. It is strong, easily handled, and workable with common tools and skills. It is recommended for studs, trusses and beams in systems using metal lath and plaster or drywall for buildings classified as fire resistive. In roofdecks, joists and purlines, it qualifies for aClassl roof system, according to Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., testing.

All Dricon is kiln-dried to l99o moisture content in accordance with building code requirements. It also bears an Underwriters' Laboratories FR-S label.

Other features include a mechanical interlock with double weatherstripping and co-polymer jamb retainers, hollow frame jambs of high tempered aluminum, and choice of white or brown.

Singing in the Shower

The new StikStall shower enclosure from Howmet Aluminum's Architectural Products Division means customized beauty for custom homes.

With on-site fabrication, the unit is erected around the glass rather than fitting framed glass into a sup- porting frame. The new design uses less metal for trim side lines and maximum exposure of clear or obscure glass. Hinge doors are replaced with adjustable pivot doors, either conventional framed-style or frameless. Units are available in metallic finishes in door and panel; corner unit; corner unit with door and sidelight; and neo-angle. All can be machined to the exact opening size.

Added Incentives

Sinkmaster is releasing details on a garbage disposer sales promotion and Superplumber co-op advertising kit.

Electrical testers, Plumb-Goodie installation accessories, and Imperial Mighty Oak cutlery will be shipped free with various models in the i6ming months.

In addition, a bonus'bucks co-op plan will give a retailer a 5090 bonus accrual on his co-op advertising account, according to Anaheim Manufacturing Co.

Garden Accessories

Preway Inc. is expanding its home accessories line with a ieries of decorative fiberglass waterfalls and ponds.

A choice of four recirculating waterfalls is available. The Matterhorn can be installed flush against a wall; the Yosemite and Arrowhead fit into a corner and the Catalina can be placed in the Malibu pond for added effect.

A reservoir is standard with all models. Tiny lights, with a l2-volt light transformer, highlight the water which an electric pump recirculates. The kidney-shaped garden pond can hold up to 40 gallons of water with aquatic plants and goldfish added for extra interest. All ponds and waterfalls are molded fibelglass with the appearance of rugged natural stone, designed for both outdoor and indoor use.

Foot Loose'n Fancy Free

Armstrong's new residential product introductions include numeious so(ony style carpets

Anything Goes is a cut pile designed for heavy traffic use in continuous filament Antron Plus nylon with resistance to soiling and staining as well as built-in static protection. It comes in 25 colors.

Great Joy, 10090 long staple nylon in saxony plush construction, is treated with a soil protector and comes in 16 shades. Better 'n Ever, Anso long staple nylon yarn in l2 colors, also is treated for soil resistance. Here 'n Now with twisted heat-set yarn comes in cut pile in 12 colors. With Antron III yarn and soil shield, Holiday Magic is a sculptured pattern certified for Hud installations. It comes in 14 colors.

Special Charm, a cut and loop pattern in multi-color Anso IV nylon, Dots Nice, a patterned carpet, and Sure Hit, a frieze of 10090 long staple nylon, complete the new line.

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From Pro to Amateur

Four products from the Thoro System line that traditionally have been purchased primarily by prolessional waterproofing applicators will be introduced to the do-ityourselfer.

They are: Super Thoroseal, a cement-base waterProof coating; Waterplug, a hydraulic cement; Thorocrete, a patching mortar; and Thorogrip, an anchoring compound.

The products have been repackaged in light-ueight plastic pails w'ith simplified application insI ruct lons.

Primarl uses for Super Thoroseal are \r'aterproofing of interior basement rr alls, exterior masonr! surfaces, and suimming pools. Waterplug is applied b1' hand or trouel to stop rushing or seeping \\'ater through concrete or masonr) surfaces. Thorocrete is used to repair concrete drivenal's, *alks,

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garage tloors, -sutters and broken patio surfaces. Thorogrip can support hand railin-es, metal or plastic poles, and even major appliances set in concrete bases.

Skirting the lssue

Arrou Group Industries, Inc. is offering mobile home skirting in a horizontal clapboard style with u ood-grain embossing.

The finish, a baked on eggshell enamel, includes Perma-Plate XL2 ueather-resistant protection.

Panels overlap rerticalll or horizontalll to reduce trimming and make a continuous look installation possible. All panels are pre-cut and drilled *ith splice and corner posts ar ailable.

Heavy.duty Padlock

Holmes-Halll lndustries has introduced a hear 1-dut1 slide bolt uith a securitl shield that protects the shackle of a padlock.

The I I gauge steel lock ttill fit either the right or left side oi the door. The bolt is designed so that rhe zinc plated corer protects the shackle of a padlock from being cut, uhile permitting a second padlock to be secured in place for additional secunt).

Sticky Wicket

A product to bond plaster, concrete and olher cement-like materials to a sound surface, Lab, liquid adhesire bond, from Tamms Industries Co., is brushed, rolled or spraled over a clean, sound surface. Chemicalll' compatible *ith other products, it is non-flammable, nondeteriorating, and unaffected by normal temperature r ariations.

Folding DoorStains

Two new wood tone finishes have been added to the Spacesaver wood folding door line tiom the Wood Specialty Products division of Shakertown Corp.

Windsor stain on oak and hemlock complements the Walnutglo stain on mahogany veneer and real walnut veneer.

Eight standard fine furniture finishes are available on solid wood folding doors, plus custom paint and stain finishes.

Split.System Control

A new line of Comfortmaker split-system air conditioners and heat pumps is being marketed by The Singer Co.'s Climate Control Division.

The indoor unit can be installed on any floor, wall or ceiling within the room to be air conditioned. It is connected to its condensing unit located outside the building by two small diameter copper tubes. A finned-tubular electric heating element can be fitted to the indoor unit to increase the temperature of the discharged air on cold days.

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Easy Door Adjustment

Stanley Automatic Openers reports that surveys of sales of its newest line of automatic U-install digital garage door openers show that a major selling advantage is the external adj ustment f eatures available on all new models.

Aerosol Paint Remover

Formby's Inc. has a new aerosol paint remover that removes stubborn paint, polyurethane and other finishes from wood and other surfaces with bubbling action.

Available in a 15 oz. spray can, packed six cans to the case, the product will be supported by national advertising, consumer promotions, and point-of-purchase materials.

No Sweat

Stauffer Chemical Co. has introduced a new vapor barrier material for pipe insulation.

This permits homeowners to make final adjustments in their opener functions by hand, without removing the operator cover. Such functions as setting proprietary radio codes, adjusting door travel up and down limits, and establishing the sensitivity of an instant reverse capability are within easy reach via control knobs on the operator cover.