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Layered Look Doors

Green's Clear covers 150 to 200 sq. ft. per gallon for brush coat and 100 bd. ft. per five to l0 gallons for dipping dimensional lumber.

It is available in quarts, gallons, five-gallon containers and 55-gallon drums.

Circle No, 802 on p. 38

Water-Resistant Tile Backer

A 32"-wide tile backer is new from Georgia-Pacific.

Dens-Shield tile backer is reportedly ideal for wet, high-humidity areas, and is easy to install to cement board and greenboard.

Its heat-cured acrvlic surface coat-

Moulding Designer Software

Interactive software to develop room designs using decorative embossed wood mouldings is new from White River HardwoodsWoodworks, Inc.

Windows-based White River Interact includes CAD files of popular architectural moulding profiles,

Filled with leaded glass and framed with raised moulding, the Cambria is available in 3' widths with heights of 6'8" and 8'.

The 8' door has a raised panel below the glass.

Circle No, 801 on p.38

Transparent Preservative

A clear wood preservative from Green's Products prevents shrinking, warping, cracking or deterioration of wood without coloring.

ing with a silicone-treated core embedded within inorganic glass mas prevents the penetration of water at the surface.

The new size sheet requires less labor than cement board and weighs 27 lbs., about 15 lbs. lighter than a comparable sheet of cement board. Designed to be easily scored with a utility knife, then snapped and fastened, the sheets can be attached and aligned on studs and fastened near the edge.

Panels are ll2" thick and 5' high for underlayment of walls, floors and countertops.

Circle No. 803 on p. 38 enabling users to view profile drawings of crown and cornice mouldings, casings, baseboards and accessories, and to compare various moulding styles in rooms with varying ceiling heighs.

Circle No. 804 on p. 38

Heat-Sensitive Baseboard

A residential baseboard combining stylish comfort with ease of installation has been introduced by Heatrim/American.

The Model R baseboard is engineered to provide peak hydronic performance and comes with l/2" and 3/4" heating elements with reflecting interlocked aluminum fins bonded to seamless copper tubing.

It is 7-318" high and extends 2ll/16" into the room when flush against the wall.

The fully-assembled baseboard can be shipped bulk pack or individual enclosure in 3', 4', 5',6',7' and 8' lengths. Assembled 2' units and l0' and 12'enclosures are available.

Circle No. 805 on p. 38

Fiber-Cement Roofing Panels

A fiber-cement roofing panel is new from Re-Con Building Products, Inc.

on any product in this section is available by circling the corresponding Reader Service number on page 38 and sending the form to Building Products Digest, either by FAX 714-852-0231, by mail to 4500 Campus Dr., Ste. 480, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660, or just call us at (714) 852-1990.

Pallet Rack Beams

A non-step beam for pallet rack applications is available from Clymer Enterprises.

Available in shake or slate, the 48"-long Quantum roof panels have a 9-1l2" exposure and are lightweight, wind-resistant, hail resistant, and can be walked on.

Panels come in three colors.

Circle No. 806 on p. 38

Hands-Free Laser Square

A laser square for fast alignment of suspended ceiling rail and cross members is available from Swanson Tool Co.

The wrench is available in 13 models from 3/4" square drive through 11/2" square drive and comes with either an inside or outside trigger handle.

Spline drive anvils are optional.

Circle No, 808 on p.38

A RealTurn Off

An electronic light switch timer that automatically turns lights off at a preset time has been introduced by Paragon Electric Co., Inc.

Fabricated from 10-, ll-, or 12gauge, cold-rolled alloy steel up to 12', the Sigma-Lok beam has a 43/4"-high profile, a sigma shape that

Designed to attach to a metal stud or ceiling member for hands-free alignment, the Speedlite has six translucent target windows that permit a laser beam to be seen from both sides ofthe square.

Made of high-impact plastic, it has raised markings for a more readable square.

Circle No. 807 on p. 38

Heavy-Duty lmpact Wrench

An industrial-rated impact wrench is new from ATP.

The ET series timer can be programmed to activated from I minute to 18 hours and is designed for the direct switching of incandescent lights, electromagnetic or electronic ballast fluorescent light, and fractional horsepower motors, within a specified rating.

Circle No. 809 on p. 38 permits a wide top bearing surface, and a concave profile for barcoding vertically or on a 45" angle on the beams.

The beam is customized with computer-assisted programs to analyze rack load data and produce CAD drawings.

Circle No. 810 on p. 38

Tailored Business Software

A business management software system has been developed by Armor Systems Inc.

The Advantage Series order entry module includes order taking, billing, estimates, calculation of freight and shipping charges, review of outstanding orders and drop ship orders.

The Advantage Series software also includes 24 other accounting modules, ranging from payroll to inventory, that can be used together or separately.

Circle No. 811 on o. 38

Concrete Curing Compound

Acrylic water emulsion-based concrete curing and sealing compounds from W.R. Meadows, Inc. reportedly significantly reduce surface blushing after application.

Designed for interior or exterior, horizontal or vertical applications, Sealtight Vocomp-20, Vocomp-25 and Vocomp-30 provide a transparent sheen that protects and enhances concrete. The compounds create a sur-

Available in l-gallon jugs, 5-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums and 275gallon mini bulks, the products can be applied with a commercial sprayer, medium-nap roller, soft bristle broom or lamb's wool applicator.

Circle No, 812 on p. 38

Double-Hung Vinyl Windows

Simonton Windows has developed a new line of vinyl-constructed double hung windows.

The ProFinish window has a beveled exterior with a fusion-welded miter-cut frame and sash, and triplechambered compound-cut sill with a 10" slope for water drainage. face resistant to chemicals, petroleum, abrasives, and adhesion of mortar droppings during construction.

Its l-3l4" pre-punched nailing flange extends past the exterior Jchannel leg by l-l/4", making it ll2" longer than conventional units, which helps to protect it during installation.

T\e 3132"-thnck exterior leg of the J-channel aids durability during harsh weather. It is l/8" longer than conventional units to hide uneven siding edges, and tte 314" distance between the J-channel and the nailing flange increases flexibility when using wood or vinyl sidings. The exterior J-channel leg can be removed when finishing exteriors.

The window has sill dam weather stripping and a l12" stainless steel constant force coil spring balance system. Flush-mount tilt latches are included.

A zinc pivot bar provides exact alignment of the frame to the sash. Other features: internal glazing, equal sightlines and an interlocking meeting rail.

Matching Soffits And Fascia

A prefinished soffit and fascia sYstem is new from Masonite Building & Industrial Products Group.

The aluminum Colorlok Soffit and Fascia system is designed to complement Masonite's prcfinished siding.

Rugged Garage Door Opener

An automatic garage door opener is new from The Chamberlain Group.

Featuring a l/2 hp motor, the Gold Medal Edition garage door opener has two light panels for illumination; two remote controls programmed to one of 3.5 billion private security codes; a control panel, and a keyless entry panel that mounts to a door jamb.

Circle No. 815 on p, 38

Shake'Em Up Baby

Timberlake Cabinet Co. a shaker-style door to its has added oak cabi- netry collection.

Reading Natural is a standard overlay cabinet with a recessed panel design featuring 3/4" doors and solid hardwood frames.

The line offers 5/8" adjustable wall shelves, hidden hinges, concealed undermount drawer glides, smooth operation and more drawer space.

Available with a variety of accessories, it can be ordered with matching plywood sides and solid hardwood drawers in a range of sizes.

No Lock Key Power Drills

A quick-change system for drill bits and power drill accessories is available from Insty-Bit, Inc.

lower back, are made of one-piece, elasti.c webbing, and have foui-way stretch powernet nylon.

The OK-2000 has a builrin lumbar support pad with air holes for ventilation. The OK-605 has stays and rub-

Heads Up Cleaning

An overhead vacuum cleaner is new from Nilfisk of America. Inc.

sCapable of fitting any l/4" or 3/8" power drill, the chuck key turns standard drill bits and screwdrivers into non-slipping fasteners.

Circle No. 817 on p. 38

Back In Action

Two back support belts from Ok-l Manufacturing are contoured to fit the natural curve of the human bodv so the back of the belt extends lower than the front for additional support.

The belts are S"-wide in front, 4"wide on the side, 8-l/2"-wide at the ber stitching to prevent uncomfortable ride-up.

Available in sizes small to X)O(L. both belts can be ordered with adjustable l-112" derachable suspenders, and can be customized with a company logo.

Circle No. 818 on p. 38

Ideal for hard-to-reach areas, the Nilfisk GS 625 collects debris in a metal container, which is operated by a foot lever.

Equipped with an extra large filter, it comes with a variety of l-1f2" and 2" nozzle and brush attachments, including curved brushed nozdes for overhead pipes up to 24" in dianeter, wall nozzles and an angled brush for corners.

Circle No. 819 on p. 38

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D)IRCH has seen - and done - it l)all In the Colonial days of the l8th Century, birch was used in Hiawatha's birch bark canoes and Hepplewhite's tables.

In the l9th Century, it was valuable for Hitchcock and Windsor chairs and Biedemeier chests. In the 1920s, blond birch Scandinavian designs became a symbol of modern Europe. The British Mosquito aircraft of World War II was built of birch plywood, while in recent memory birch has been a favorite for wooi kitchens,

Actually, birch includes some 50 to 60 species of trees and shrubs around the world. The major U.S. species are yellow btrch (Betula lutea, the most abundant species, also called hard, silver or swamp birch) and sweet birch (Betula lenta, also known as black or cherry birch). These grow

Story at a Glance

Since Colonial days, birch has been a valuable hardwood in America ... a top species for kitchen cabinets.

in the north central region and south down the Appalachian range. While often a common tree, it is not as a rule very large. Trees grow tallest and strongest near the Canadian border in the Lake States area, with more than half the stand in Michigan.

Lower in both availability and demand is red river birch (Betula nigra), although the species produces unusually attactive solid paneling.

Paper birch (Betula papyrifera, also known as white birch and American birch) is primarily a