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When you choose Weyerhaeuser LifeWood", you get a quality product backed by the Weyerhaeuser limited lifetime guarantee, and more. That's because LifeWood's" family of treated products gives you breadth of product line that sells complete projects.

We choose onlytop grade SYP for the LifeWood" line, and treat each piece to a minimum .40 retention level. That's why every LifeWood * product is backed with a limited lifetime guarantee.

But that's not all. The LifeWood" family of treated wood products includes treated lattice ; three-, four- and five-step stair stringers; decorative spindles; DEC-Cap" beveled and sanded handrails; and DEC-Top" end posts for a finished, professional look that lasts a lifetime. That's because each piece is treated after it's been precision cut.

Weve added form and function to treated wood, and that's going to add to your bottom line.

What's more, were backing LifeWood'" with afull-scale publicawareness program to consumers. Our national magazine/newspaper articles are scheduled to hit the stands right when consumers are planning their 1987 outdoor projects. And during May and June, LifeWood'" dealers will be participating in the LifeWood" Consumer Sweepstakes, with a Bob Vila custom-designed deck worth $20,000 offered as the Grand Prize.

So add power to your treated wood program and make sure you're getting the most out of every treated wood sale by offering LifeWood" dimension and specialty products. Because your customers know when they build it with LifeWood", they build it for life.

Lifewood" is a weyerhaeuser product, your First choice for building materials. For information on how to become a Lifewood" dealer, contacl th9_lVqyerhaeuser Sales Center, PO. Box 1060, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 1-800-643-1515 (in Arkansas, 1-800-272-2200l, or call youi local Weyerhaeuser Customer Service Center.

Concrete Steps Ahead

Brackets for forming concrete steps at more than a 500/o savings of labor costs and time have been developed by Concrete Tie.

from Nady Systems, Inc. Nite Sentry remains lit as long as the area is occupied, then turns itself offafter a preset delay.

Heat Conversaons

A "quick change" element has been added to Eddy Products' line of Mark IV heat guns.

The brackets are said to produce precision-formed steps that are more uniformly accurate, neater and architecturally beautiful.

Light Guard

An outdoor security light which uses a passive infrared sensor to detect approaching persons at a range of up to 35 ft., automatically turning on an integral 100 watt light, is new

Housed in a tough, attractive waterproof case, the light is attached to an AC cord with grounding plug to connect to the household electrical system.

Other features include a built-in photo-cell sensor so the light will operate only during the night and a time controller that allows adjustment of the light "on" delay from 5 seconds to 15 minutes.

Designed to simplify servicing, it has a two year warranty. Nine gun models have heat ranges from 300" to 1000"F.

Software Architect

Design Your Own Home, a software program for creating structures, interiors and landscapes in a fraction of the time it would take to draw by hand, is new from Abracadala Ltd.

Operating on IBM personal computers and compatibles, the system includes a large library of architectural shapes.

Mood Lighting

Romantic lighting by table and floor lamps featuring a center post lined with long lasting bulbs is now offered by Verax Corp.

Free Reader Service

For more information on New Products write Building Products Drgest, 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660. Please mention issue date and page number so we can process your request faster! Many thanks!

Motorized Wheelbarrow

Motorized wheelbarrows from LCS Technologies replace backmuscle power with engine power.

Reportedly, the Lil' Hustler wheelbarrow can carry and dump over 1200 lbs. without strain or fatigue to workers. It features a 5 to 7 HP Briggs & Stratton engine to drive the wheels and a simple release mechanism for easy dumping.

Available in gas or electric powered engine, it features a forward/reverse Hot Shot transmission, a front differential switch No. 40 chain, parking brake and rear ball bearing coaster wheel. The electric model has a built-in rechareeable 24 to 36 volt battery unit.

The 12 volt line is safe even when the wire is cut or someone touches the inside of the socket.

High Temp Paint

A high temperature aluminum paint has been introduced by UGL. Specially formulated to withstand temperatures up to 1200'F, the paint can be used on interior or exterior surfaces including ovens, stovepipes, mufllers and dry kilns.

It can also be used as a primer or finished coat on concrete, wood, brick and metal. Available in quart or gallon cans, it is applied by brush, spray or dip.

Bathroom Heirlooms

New bathroom accessories featuring an "heirloom" look have been introduced by Bathroom Jewelry Inc.

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The Reminiscence and Revere lines are finished in polished brass or chrome, mellow antique brass or pewter. They include lavatory faucets, tub and shower fittings and wall mounted accessories.

Protect it witlr Swedish Formula

This is what can happen to CCA lumber not protected against the weather... lt won't rot, but it can

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It can even twist out of shape so much that it pulls nails up. Surely you've seen itonce perfect wood that has lost every bit of its beauty to the destructive effects of the weather.

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