Things were simple back in 1964. Business relationships were based on good value and good service. That is still true today, but it takes more than that for most building supply retailers. Quality and service are givens now, but your customers also expect more. That's where Southeast Wood can help with our full line of pressure treated specialty products and decking components. We manufacture and treat a full line of specialty products, including spindles,
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Environmental pressure groups have again targeted two segments of the wood products industry: old growth redwood and treated wood.
While this is nothing new, it again raises the question of what damage, if any, the greens will inflict upon us and what our industry, collectively and separately, can do to defend itself and advance true public understanding of the situation.
The redwood industry, embattled now since the 1960s, faces tough foes on their field of combat. The soldiers of the other side are shadowy ones: half truths, distortions, misrepresentations, lies, misguided faith, hypocrisy, fake idealism driven by money and cynicism where any means justifies the end. It is an ugly picture indeed.
The shrill cries of the radical environmentalists for a boycott to "save" the redwoods is absurd and dangerous. Absurd in that those trees worthy of saving already have been. And mostly through the efforts of industry itself. Dangerous in that the environmentalists' demands would casually brush aside constitutional guarantees of private property rights.
On the treated wood front, the attack is even more complicated: environnentalists who admit CCA treated wood is safe to use, yet still want it eliminated (see story, p.2O). Such a radical battle cry can cause uninfonned listeners to suspect that CCA is not so safe, after all.
This is, of course, nonsense. CCA has been safely used for decades without any appreciable problem. But the public fear of chemicals runs deep and the opposition zealots arc skilled at playing upon these concerns. The Environmental Protection Agency, hardly a friend to industry, has consistently given CCA a clean bill of bealth. But no matter to the greens, truth has once again become the fint casualty in a war.
The war continues and the question becomes how will industry defend itself. Will it collectively rise up in a magnificent, coordinated campaigrr to once and for all convince the public that the greens are wrong? Or will we again see small skirurishes by isolated pockes within the industry, underfunded, undernanned, yet valiantly fighting for what they know is correct, accurate and true?
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hange was the rule with Building Products Digest's fourth annual production ranking of the nation's top pressure treaters. Only six of the Top 25 wood preservers hold the same spot as last year.
Although none of the treaters experienced significant drop-offs in production, several enjoyed double-digit percentage increases, vaulting them past steadier producers. Perennial top producer Universal Forest Products extended its lead by increasing treated wood production by 92 million bd. ft., or l6Vo, and may further solidify its position after opening a treating plant this spring at its Moultrie, Ga., complex.
In hopes of eventually overtaking Universal at the top, Great Southern Wood Preserving opened its fifth and largest plant late last year in Muscle Shoals, Al. Tightening the race, #3 Southeast Wood upped production by 50 million bd. ft., a l9Vo ir.crease.
L.L. Brewton enjoyed the greatest percentage-wide increase at36Vo to jump five spots and crack the Top 10.
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Universal Foi€St, Froducts
Grand Rapids, Mi.
16 olants: Windsor, Co.;Auburndale, Fl.;
-Union City, Ga,; Granger, In.; Belchertown, Ma,; North East, Md,; Hanisonville, Mor; Eli2abCth City, Salisbur){i N,C.; , tlamiltdn, Oh;; Gordon, Slockertown, Pa.; Saginaw, Tx.; Janesville, Wi,; Ranson, W.V. [Opening 1997: Moultrie, Ga.]
Other big gainers include International Paper, which climbed six spots to #15, and New South, which over the last four years steadily has risen nine spots to #12. Heading in the other direction is Louisiana-Pacific, which sustained production at 90 million bd. ft. despite closing its Grenada, Ms., plant last year and seeing its standing gradually slip eight spots over four years.
Firms to watch for next year are Culpeper Wood Preservers, which opens its third treating facility this month in Fredericksburg, Va., and Allweather Wood Treaters, which acquired plant #3 from Chemco in October and #4 from Colorado Wood Preserving in January.
Companies are ranked by production of lumber, timbers and specialty products. Firms exclusively treating poles, pilings, railroad ties, etc., are not included. Abbreviations include FRT (fire retardan$ and WR (water repellent).
All data were provided by the companies themselves. While every effort was made to ensure full accuracy and completeness, a handful of treaters elected not to particiPatein
1996 1995 (millions (millions of bd. ft.) of bd. ft.)
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(rnctuding trcafng plants) 1996 (millions of bd. fi.)
(including number of trcating plants)
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t plants; Abbedlle, Moblle, Mrsdeshoals, R.ftaron Al.; Conyels, Ga,; $.rnter County, Fl.
Southeast Wood Montgomery, Al.
5 olanis: Jasper, Louisville, Al.; Rockledge, Fl.; Rochelle, ll.; Richmond, In.
Quality Wood Treating Co., Inc.
:Prairie du Chien, W.
Adads Lan$ing, Mi.;St, Paul, [ft.;
:Oolwnbus, Oh.; Por$ell, Pa.; Janesiille, Praide du Chi€n, Wi.
Walker Williams Lumber Co., Inc. Hatchechubbee, Al.
5 plants: Falkville, Hatchechubbee, Al.; WesMlle, In.; Blandrester, Youngstown, Oh.
Gulpeper Wood Preserverc Culpeper, Va.
l!|agh; Shelbyvllle, kr.; CulFeper, Va.;
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Weyerhaeuser Co. Tacoma, Wa.
3 plants: Millporl, Al.;Westland, Mi.; Plymouth, N.C,
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Pageland, S.C.
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Rocky Top Wood Preservers
Rocky Mount, Va.
3 plants: Streator, ll.; Hagerstown, Md.;
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Winnlield, La.
2 plants: Wnnfleld; Caddo Mi[, Tx.
Oranoeburo. S C. 0-Bladc: Augusta, Ga.;
3 plants: Athens, Al.; Roanoke Rapids, N.C.; Rock Hill, S.C. 21 International Paper Co. Dallas,
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John A. Biewer Lumber Co. Sl. Clair. Mi.
6 plants: Seneca, ll.; Sl. Clair, Schoolcrafl, Mi. ; Toledo, Washington Court House, Oh.; Prentice, Wi.
rnHE Rayonier Wood Products
I organization is guided by a consuming strategy: Lumber customersbe they retailer, treater, exporter, or industrial asseunl-determine the product mix.
Their customers agree. "We work well with them, have for a long time," says Dave Spencer, lumber buyer for Southeast Wood Treating, Montgomery, Al. He attributes their successful long-term relationship to effective communication between buYer and seller. "We have five treating plants around the country. They do a good
Recent modernization of southern pine mill helps firm focus on specialty markets. job handling on-time delivery," Spencer adds.
Shaffoner Industries lumber buyer Chuck Smith agrees. Smith's company is a large truss maker headquartered in Burlinlton, N.C. He says Rayonier provides a "good quality product and sales representatives who are knowledgeable, professional and efficient."
John Elwell, Rayonier's director of wood products sales and marketing, puts it this way: "We believe in programs with 'customer partners.' We only make what our customers want. We have positioned ourselves in the marketplace to rationalize both our customer base and product mix. Working as partners, we can
deliver product to the customer costeffectively, directly," Elwell explains.
Based on experience and market research, management believes that 2" dimension is nol where southern pine is headed. Hence, the company's focus is on retail, specialty treaters and export. During the Past Year, barely half of the company's total production was 2" dimension. "Specialty products are our specialty," notes Dave Morgan, general mgr., wood products & fiber procurement.
Specialty markets spell opportunity. Working with Hoover Treated Wood Products, Griffin, Ga., Rayonier helped supply No. I dense timbers of all sizes and lengths to build giant roller coasters. The largest coaster (built near Nagashima, Japan) required 2 million bd. ft. of treated southern pine, mostly 3" and 4" lumber from their Baxley, Ga., mill.
The company has lumber mills at
Baxley and Swainsboro in southeast Georgia and at Plummer in northern Idaho. Plummer was purchased in 1995. Baxley underwent a $10 million upgrade. Both mills produce boards and dimension lumber. Baxley also offers 5/4 decking plus timbers and posts and is headquarters for the company's wood products organization.
An important element in the company's strategy was the purchase three years ago and upgrade early this year of the mill at Swainsboro. The recent modernization and expansion cost $13 million and increased capacity by 35Vo. Through it all, employees kept production going at near record levels.
Typically, a southern pine mill has three tests for measuring and controlling wane. The new Swainsboro operation uses eight to 10. Swainsboro's new twin-line configuration lets it pick out pieces with wane and process
them separately. Pieces not passing pre-set wane thresholds are automatically rerouted to the dimensional line.
"You can't make everything square and make money-there would be too much waste," Smith says. "But you can sell wane-free at a premium if it's identified."
A mill full of automated machinery goes nowhere without motivated people at the controls.
Dave Morgan waxes philosophically: "In reality, the lumber business is more people-oriented than equipment-oriented. In a manufacturing environment, it's amazing what can happen when your people are committed, excited and participating in meeting goals."
WITH mills in Eaxley and Swainsboro, Ga., and Plummer, ld', Rayonier Wood Products is focused on retail, specialty treaters and export'Ifrom recent natural disasters has led to stricter building codes, and prescriptions for bringing older structures up to the current standards. Retrofit projects create tremendous sales opportunities for retailers familiar with the necessary products and techniques to sell them.
Two of the most common retrofit projects are installing anchoring systems that tie the wall. floor and ceiling into a single structural unit and installing structural wood panels to wall framing to create shear walls.
Tests have concluded that proper connections do more to hold a house together during an earthquake or hurricane than any other single design element. As a result, many building codes require that foundation plates or sill plates are bolted to the foundation, and the walls tied down to prevent overturning.
Yet, a common complaint among builders is that connectors such as anchor bolts are tedious and difficult to install. Fortunately, newer connection systems are much simpler to install.
With the codes changes made in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Andrew, "the connectors that were available became very complicated, and what you ended up with were building contractors who were fed up and thought there had to be a better way," says hurricane resistant design technician Ward Gould. That aggravation led to a number of new products, including the Go-Bolt system, which provides a continuous tie from the foundation to the roof.
Bill Walker, marketing analyst for Simpson Strong-Tie, the largest man-
ufacturer of connection hardware, says Simpson offers a wide range of specialized brochures on high windand earthquake-resistant connectors, a "Homeowner Guide to Retrofitting Wood Frame Homes" video. and even a toll-free number for technical assistance (800-999-5099).
He sees retrofit ballooning over the next decade into a multi-billion dollar-a-year market, and not just at the request of homeowners, builders and
code officials. "Now banks and insurance companies, when a home is resold, are asking people to retrofit," Walker says.
Some of the newest hurricane and earthquake code provisions require anchor bolt spacings as close as 24" on center. [n some areas, older codes still prevail and they require foundation plates or sill plates to be bolted to the foundation with l/2" diameter bolts spaced no more than six feet
SPECIALIZED fasleners that help protect homes from hunir:ane damage and...apart. One bolt must be placed within 12" ofeach end ofeach section ofthe plate. The type of hardware needed depends on the type of foundation.
APA-The Engineered Wood Association suggests retailers stock the following types of anchors:
Poured concrete foundation walls o r s lab - on- g rade foundation/v e rtic al bolting - L-bolts or J-bolts are the most popular in new construction. For retrofit applications, mechanical wedge anchor bolts are the most common and economical connector to fasten a house to its foundation. Produced in various types and sizes, the connectors can be used for concrete foundations only if there is enough workspace between the foundation and floor above to allow installation of the anchor using vertical bolting.
Poured concrete foundation walls/ horizontal bolting - In retrofit applications, horizontal bolting is necessary if there is minimal space between the foundation and floor. This procedure requires that an L-shaped structural steel plate be tied to the sill plate with lag screws and then tied to the foundation with horizontal, mechanical wedge-type anchor bolts.
Post and pier foundation connectors - For new construction, bent sheet metal connectors. with steel Tstraps and 2x4 bracing, can be used for post and pier foundations. The Tstraps attach the beam to the post while the connector binds the post to the pier. The sheet metal anchor should be pre-drilled, shop-fabricated, heavy gauge, and code-approved for its intended application.
Shear wall hold-down anchorsFor both new construction and retrofit, this system requires a steel bracket, anchor bolts to fasten the brackets to the foundation, and lag screws or machine bolts to attach the brackets to wall framing. A shear wall holddown anchor should be installed at each corner of the house or building, in accordance with the local building code.
Framing anchor connectionsUsed for both new construction and retrofit applications, these connectors transfer the wind or earthquake forces from one structural element to the next. Just as the walls should be tied down to the foundation. all of the other load-carrying elements also should be tied together. A large
assortment of framing anchors are available for such applications.
Floor framing - Blocking between floor joists at supports helps prevent the joists from tipping and collapsing during an earthquake. Floor joists should be blocked or braced at all supports and fastened to the bandjoist and sill plate.
Another solid defense against earthquake damage is strengthening wood-frame homes by creating shear walls. According to APA, a shear wall is more than the sum of its parts. It's a system-a single unit that ties together the floor, roof, walls and foundation to give a building greater resistance to lateral loads. Both oriented strand board and plywood sheathing can be used to construct a shear wall.
The top of a shear wall is fastened to the second floor or roof framing and the bottom is fastened to the sill plate. The sill plate is, in turn, fastened to the foundation at regular intervals as required by local codes.
Most exterior walls of wood-frame buildings can become shear walls. Retailers can offer two options for shear wall construction. For retrofit projects, OSB and plywood sheathing can be applied directly to framing. In many cases, the original siding can be re-applied over the panels. Or APA panel siding nailed directly to blocked and anchored framing can serve as structural shear wall and exterior siding in one.
Modern building codes require seismic and wind design elements. Older homes that are not built to cur-
Hot hurricane and earthquake retrofit market offers fastener, panel sales opportunities.
rent codes may be candidates for retrofitting to withstand hurricanes and earthquakes. Retrofitting can be a do-it-yourself project or can be handled by a contractor. Retailers can expect both builders and homeowners to become aware of code changes and to need assistance in selecting products. New codes affect the products that customers buy when they come to your store and increase the number of questions about what to buy.
Pelican Cos., Inc. has purchased Riley Lumber Inc., Summerville, S.C.; pres. John Riley stays on as mgr. ...
Kobrin Building Supply, Orlando, Fl., plans to move its Jacksonville, Fl., operations to a yet-to-be-built 20,000-sq. ft. warehouse, a second 13,800-sq. ft. warehouse and 22,801-sq. ft. drywall operation ...
Howell Building Supply, Carthage, Ms., has been acquired from Clark and Lucy Howell by Brad Ogletree and Steve Clark, and renamed Carthage Building Supply
Nachon Lumber, Hialeah, Fl., closed its Miami, Fl., location
Scotty's opened a new 8,556-sq. ft. hardware store in Cape Coral, FI....
Home Depot opened a replacement store April 3 in Harahan, La.; will open new locations April 24 in San Antonio, Tx., and Jackson, Ms., and next month its 4th Oklahoma City, Ok., area store; reportedly acquired a site between Winter Haven and Lake Wales, Fl.; renewed efforts to build a 102,000-sq. ft. store in Cobb, Ga., and is considering a new location in Oviedo (Orlando), Fl. ...
Lowe's Cos. opened a 150,000sq. ft. store in Huntersville, N.C.; is building a new location near Oklahoma City, Ok., and a $12 million replacement unit across from its Hattiesburg, Ms., store, and plans new stores in Woodstock, Ga.; Rocky Mount and Goldsboro, N.C., and a 160,000sq. ft. unit in Crossville, Tn., to open by Thanksgiving ...
Wholesalers & Manufacturers Conner Industries. Inc.. Fort Worth, Tx., has opened new plants
in Jackson, Ms., and Columbia, S.C.; Woody Martin is responsible for all manufacturing and product distribution in Jackson, while Lyn Teal is Columbia plant mgr.
Columbia Forest Products, Portland, Or., has purchased the majority interest in South Bay Industries, Corpus Christi, Tx., and will operate the raised panel, door insert plant as Columbia Wood Components
Wimsatt Bros., Louisville, Ky., has opened a new branch in Clarksville, Tn., branch mgr. Tony Yeatts; operations mgr. Larry Creamer; the Covington, Ky., branch is closed ...
Idaho Timber Corp. has restarted its Wiergate Forest Products, Wiergate, Tx., SYP mill following a multi-million dollar upgrade
International Paper installed a new continuous lumber tester at its New Boston, Tx., mill to increase MSR lumber production
James River Corp. has agreed to sell about 95.0O0 acres of timberlands in Alabama and Mississippi for $ll0 million to Hancock Timber Resource Group, an investment unit of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., and negotiated cutting rights on the lands
Willamette Industries is about to begin construction of a chip mill in Union Mills. N.C.
Celotex's reorganization plan has been confirmed and the firm expects to emerge from bankruptcy May 30 after nearly 7 years ...
Fibreboard Corp., Dallas, Tx., has agreed to purchase Fabwel Inc.for about $120 million
Cameron Ashley Building Products, Dallas, Tx., agreed to acquire certain assets and liabilities of Contractors Supply, Inc.,
Lincoln and Omaha, Ne., from Carmar, Inc. and to purchase Bois Daigle, Boucherville, Quebec Andersen Corp. has acquired Aspen Research Corp.; Aspen founder Kurt Heikkila continues as pres. ...
Jacobs Chuck Manufacturing, Clemson, S.C., broke ground on a 50,00Gsq. ft. manufacnrring plant in Suzhou (Shanghai), China ...
Style-Mark /nc. has joined the Industry Education Alliance as a national corporate partner of its Carpentry: Qualified Framer program...
Alamo Forest Products, /nc. is now distributing Lumberlast plastic lumber throughout Texas
Ov'ens Corning has acquired Italy-based insulation producer Polypan Nord S.P.A.
Tech Products, Miami, Fl., has purchased Reynolds Distibuting Co. of N.C., Raleigh, Charlotte and Greensboro; Terry Reynolds remains gen. sales mgr. of the branches
Hinkle Metals & Supply Co., Birmingham, Al., is now distributing Arcoaire heating and cooling products
Woodworking M achinery Distributors Association and the Woodworking Machinery Importers Association have merged as the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association
Florida Wood Council has moved from Mount Dora to new offices in Orlando. Fl. ...
Vistawall Architectural Products, Terrell, Tx., has acquired all assets of Rebco West, Inc.. Rancho Cucamonga, Ca., and Las Vegas, Nv.
Tingas Hill, ad agency for Cox Wood P res erving, Orangeburg, S.C., won two top awards at the annual Addy Awards Show in Charlone, N.C.
Housing starts in Feb. (latest figs.) soared l2.2%o to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.528 million ... single-family starts rose 8.87o, multi-family 27.8Vo permits rose 37c ... starts climbed I0.9Vo in the South.
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Americen Wood hesencrs Idiffic - Aprlt 1#16, legislativo conference, Hyatt Regcocy on Capiol llill, WashingOn, D.C.; (703) 2044500.
Netional Eerdwmd Lunbcr Associrtim - April l+17, gr:d.ing corses, Hickory, N.C.; April2l-Zl, Manphis, Th.; (4$4; 36r-r4/'5.
Lumberments Associetio of Ters - Aprit 17-20, amual cm-' vention and expo, San Antonio Convention Ccnter, Sant Antonio, Tx.; (512) 472-ll%.
Ace Eerdwere Corp. - April 17-21, spring nartct St Loris,l Mo.; (708) 9G6600.
Cotter & Co. - April 1&22, spring nartet, Atlanta, Ca; (773) 695-5m0.
Cerdinas.'Tenncccec Buitdhg Mrtcrirt Anddon - t ptiln contractor sales seminars, Hampton Inn, Asheville, N.C.; April Z, La Quinta North, Knoxvillq Tb-; (704) 67-2022.
Interurtiond Flooring, Wdlcovedr3, Tlh & Stone ErycLpsil &%, Orlildo, Fl.; (E0) 881-94m.
Nationrl Dimension Mrmfrctucn Ascodedm - Lprll?blr, annual mecting, Marco Bcach llilton Hotcl, Marco Islan4 Fl.; (770) s6s{560.
American \tood heeelrcrr Asdrlio - ADril 7l-I), anntal meaing, Doubletnee Hobl, Pitsbqg[, Pa; (tl7) 32ffi30J..
Anerican Eardwerc Mrnufec{nrcrs A$odrdon - Aprll ?3{1, hardlines tcchnology forum" Maniott Rivcrccntcr Hotel, San Antonio, Ti.; (&47) 605-1025.
Forest FrrDGrs Association - April 3lf.,Mey 1 annud mceting, Fort Magud€rlnu Wiliamsburg, Va; (,f04) 3E-29Y.
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National Eardwood Lumber Assochdon - Mey 6, drying course, Roanoke, Va.; (901) 377-1818.
\ilallace Eardware Co - Mey 7-t, spring nd€t, CattinUurg Convention C-enter, Gatlinhug; Tn.i @23) 5t65650.
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Internationd Mrss Retril Aseociedon - Mry llF14, annual convention, Orlando, FI.; (703) 841-300.
Forest koducts Sodety - Mey ll2, woodfibcr-plastic composite.s conference, Madison, Wi.; (608) 231-1361.
Eardwood Manufechrers Adrtion - lfiey l*lli, regional mcaing, Greensboro, N.C.; (412) 8294nO.
Florida Builditrg Mrterirl Assodrdon - Mey llllt, ntmmcr management retreat, Indian Rivcr Plantation, Hutchinson Islan4 Fl.; (352) 383-0366.
Eardware Wholcsalcrs, Im. - Mey l7-fr,ffi* InOianryotis' In.; (219) 74-53m.
American Forest & Paper Associetim - Itflry 1&20, lcgislnirc conference, Capital Hilton, Washington, D.C.; (2U2) 63-nn.
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In millions of applications, CCA treated wood has proven safe and effective for ove 65 years. But is CCA too effective?
For years, retailers have handed out Consumer Information Sheets that set forth guidelines for safe use and disposal of treated wood, including that it should not be burned. One small-circulation environmental publication, Environmental Building News, is concerned that, as more and more CCA treated wood nears the end of its 30- to 50-year lifespan, the waste might be landfilled or incinerated.
Their solution is to gradually phase out CCA in favor of more expensive alternatives, such as the three major wood preserving chemical manufacturers' copper-based preservatives.
"Certainly, a phase out could happen," suggests CSI's Jim Saur. "But, remember, this is not an emergency situation. The treating industry has long worked on disposal methods and possible reuse. American Wood Preservers Association even has a special committee (S-3)."
The American Wood Preservers
Institute says that the treating industry for years has sought alternative preservatives, considered disposal alternatives, and funded scientific research on preservative reclamation. Recycling options now being researched include pulping the wood or using the fiber in inorganic binders to form sheetrock-like material which won't be incinerated but rather remain indefinitely stable in landfills.
Switching to less effective chemicals could, in fact, have envrronmentally unfriendly consequences. Copper-based preservative-treated wood would have a shorter useful life, meaning more trees would have to be cut and landfills would fill up quicker, explains AWPI.
"Around the world there are about 16 or so other preservatives being used," says Huck DeVenzio, Hickson Corp. "CCA, because of its longevity and affordability, is the best available preservative for most of the ways we use treated wood in the U.S. If CCA were phased out, end users would suffer the most. Dealers and purchasers would have to pay more money for products that would not last as long."
AWPI contends that a phase out is not the answer to disposal concerns. "If a 'magic' preservative or simple solution existed, we would all adopt it today, but none exists," says AWPI president and ceo Gene S. Bartlow. "There are no risk-free alternatives to pressure treated wood products."
The nation's aging housing stock will strengthen the remodeling industry to $125 billion this year, predicts the National Association of the Remodeling Industry.
NARI estimates there are 24 million houses in the U.S. between 16 and 25 years old, and 61.1 million homes over 25 years old, prime candidates for remodeling.
More than 61,000 visitors. including more than 17,000 buyers, attended the recent l00th annual International Housewares Show in Chicago, Il. Sponsored by the National Housewares Manufacturers Association, the 885,0o0-sq. ft. centennial show featured 2,080 exhibitors.
h's doesn'l moller whete you ole - Curl Bean lumber Co. hos whol you wanl and ccn ship il to you vio our own l65.truck fleet.
And lhere's no need to buy lhree ltuckloqds from three different suppliers lo get whot you wcnl. Buy one lruck from Bean and get il cll...untreoled, lrecled, pcltern slock, fencingr elc. We olfer mixed lrucls with dozens of ilems.
(oll us fir$ for radius edge decking, treoted ply. wood, dog-eored fencing, lcllice, mcil box kits, deco-posls, hond roils, bolusleru, Gothic top lence posls, sloir sfringers, bench supporls for decks, trench Goftic ond Gofhic lx4 fencing in 4' cnd 5', londscope fimbers ond-new to our produd lin* treqted or unlreofed log Ccbin;iding.
One call gets it all. Wherever you ore.
It lakes a special nailto provide long and dependable fastener s€rvice, and to perbrm e{iectivelyorerthe ertended life of pressuretreated wood projects. Maze Stormguard "PTU' Nails are actually dipped twice in molten zinc to insure a thick, unitorm coating that protects the nails lrom prematurely rusting and spoiling treated wood structures. These slim shank, high quality nails have the kind of zinc{oating recommended by producers of wood preservative chemicals. So play it smart -for "PTU'wood, use Maze Stormguard "PTIJ'Nails!
Dealers Association's rccent annual convention and trade show attracted 450 attendees and 63 dealers who produced nearly $2 million in sales at'l7 booths.
Joe Alexander, Alexander Building Supply, Bay Springs, was elected president. lst v.p. is Lee Nabors, Houston Building Supply, Houston;2nd v.p. Steve Breland, Breland Building Supply, Philadelphia, and executive committee members Dale Joiner, Joiner's Building Supply, Carthage, and Larry Weston, Weston Lumber & Building Supply, Jackson.
New to the board: Jimmy Ball, Ball Building Supply, Calhoun City; Tom Wiggins, Cash & Carry Building Supply, Columbus; Jerry Veazey, Yeazey Lumber Co.; Joe Weston, Economy Building Supply, Jackson; Jimmy Lackey, Lackey Home Center, Forest; Billy lrby, Irby Building Supply, Durant; Ted Allen, Central Building Supply, Magee; Mike Smith, Buy-Rite Building Supply, Brookhaven; Lynn Moak, MidCity Paint & Supply, Summitq advisory board Philip Richards, Millwork Sales Inc., Jackson, and insurance committee Nancy lrby, Irby Building Supply, Durant
The 1998 convention and trade show is set for Feb. 19-21 at the Biloxi Broadwater Beach Resort and Mississippi
YirSinis Buildint Mrtcrid Alsociation has addcd two ncw mcmber prognms. The JobMarch program fcanrps a survey rcmbers send to VBMA to march employees' answers agaiDst industry benchmarks for manager, inside sales, outside sales, cashicr, cuitonr€r scrvice rep and receiving/stock pcrson
A Backgrounders Service allows members to conduct prc-cmploymcnt, vendor and customer screening, and check fcderal, criminal, crcdit, driver license, worker's compcnsation claims, prcvious employurnt and othcr rccords.
Cerolines-Tcnncsscc Building Meterid Associetion is co'sponsoring with the Florida Building Matcrial Association a tDanagcurnt surdy tour of Austria and Germany Scpt ll-20. Using Innsbruck as its central location, thc oru will climer with a trip to fte Octobcrfcst in Munich.
I'lorid. BuildiDg Mracrid Associrtion will hold its first Contractors Day during its 77th annual convention and buying show Ocl 24 at the Marriott's World Center, Orlando.
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WE CAN'T FIND IT FOR YOU... WE'LL MAKE IT FOR YOU"
Charlie McWhorter, Clay Building
Supply, Manchester, as president at its recent annual convention. New v.p. is Steve Kelly, Kelly Bros. Lumber Co., Covington; sec./treas. Susan Elmore, Buzick Lumber & Home Center, Bardstown; chairman Bruce Humphrey, Quinn Lumber Co., Sturgis, and national director Gerald Boland, Boland-Maloney Lumber Co.. Louisville.
Elmore and Kelly also joined the board of directors, along with Bill Bucher, Square Deal Lumber Co. Park City; Jack Coleman, Jr., Coleman's
Lumber Yard, Harrodsburg; Kevin Craig, Craig's Do-it Center, Carrollton; Ron Goode, Cole Lumber Co., Paducah; Ralph Jones, Jones Do-it Center, Upton; Tom Womack. Farmers True Value Hardware, Grayson, and associates Carol Budde, Mellco, Inc., Louisville, and Dave Tomerlin, Orgill, Inc., Clarksville. The llUVo Award went to Gerald Boland. Perry Foster, gen. mgr., Rugby Building Products, Owensboro, accepted the Vendor of the Year Award.
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Dealers Association's 110% Award was presented to (1) Gerald Boland by president Bruce Humphrey at the group's recent annual convention. (2) Perry Foster. (3) Teresa & Steve Wood, Miss Kentucky Veronica Duka. (4) Bill Bucher. (5) Eric Canton. (6) Jack Coleman, Jr, (7) Roy Burleson, Mike Butts. (8) Ralph Jones. (9) Carol Budde. (10) Phil Myers. (11) Jim Koetter. (12) Chad McWhoder & his lather, Chadie McWhorter. (13) Dave Tomerlin. (14) Rhonda & Steve Kelly. (15)Cliff Koch, Ed Vaught. (16) Sarah & Tim Hicks.
For pressure{reated wood thats kilndried after treatment, call Dean Lumber Co.
The gentle condfioning of our steam dry kilns yields exceptional products such as Dean Deck, Ddcono fire retardant treated wood, Outdoor@ wood, Wolmanized@ Extra'" lumber, and treated specialties.
Changing design trends, construction methods and matelials make predicting the future or building near'ly impossibie. One thing you can "ink in" when it comes to the futule of building materials At Willamette Industries rve've taken significant steps to assure we'll be vour
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most dependable supplier when it comes to wood building products. I We've
invested in majo' caPital improvements, so you'll alwavs be offered qualiry r ladir ional and
engineered wood products. \{e've purchased 546,ooo acres of additional timberlands, helping us to isn't. provide uninterrupted supply. And we re furtheling our commitrnent to being a reliable supplier and supporter to our distfibutor netwofk. I Granted, vou may still question the shape of your future plojects. But when it comes to the wood pfoducts they'Il include, Willamette will have the answers.
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Bill Gehman has joined Pelican Cos. lnc., Myrtle Beach, S.C., as controller. Dianne llardee is new as employee relations mgr.
Nat Bundy, co-founder of RandolphBundy, Inc., Norfolk, Va., has retired after more than 50 years in the business.
Ken Black has been promoted to West Tx./t{.M. district mgr. for FoxworthGalbraith Lumber, succeeding Jesse Provencio, who has retired.
Cheryl Bramer has been promoted to v.p.-sales & mktg. at Wimsatt Bros., Inc., l.ouisville, Ky. Paula Anderson is now director of training and asst. v.p.-sales & mktg., and David Muncy, c.f.o. Rick Metzger is branch mgr. and Brad Burke operations mgr. at Wimsatt's new Lexington, Ky., branch.
Tim Ilolsomback is store mgr. of the new Home Depot in Dalton, Ga.
Debbie Reinhardt has been named pres. of Classic Wood Industries, Inc., the new name for Keystone Wood Products, Inc., Winter Park, Fl. She succeeds retiring Joe Veughn.
Kennard Varn, ex-Champion International, is new to Gilman Building hoducts, St. Marys, Ga
Garland Chaffin has been named mgr. of 84 Lumber Co., Fayetteville, N.C. New mgr. trainees: Ched Zeigler, Maysville, Ky., and Richard McKiddy, London, Ky.
Mike Greer is new to Moulding Associates Inc., Dallas, Tx., as accounts mgr. covering North and West Tx., N.M., Ok. and Ar.
Denise Speckman, Bernadine Svarez and Malcolm Upton have been promoted to zone mgrs. at Lowe's, Baytown, Tx. Niclole Wilson is asst. store mgr. in Leesburg, Fl., and Charles Specr, mgr., [:ke City, Fl.
Glenda Cockerham has been promoted to senior accounting specialist for [,owe's Cos., North Wilkesboro, N.C. Iew \tilson is now scoior director of distribution; John Menne, director of corporate accounting; Bob Deleno, mgr. for networt scrviccs, and Mike Pike, mgr. for production control. New are: Dondd Adems, Melissa Ashburn, Gnovcr EJrc[, Pefii Hull" Foster Phillipc and Jenes Wiles, administration; Rcginr Bue, cngineering & construction; Devid Bemcc, lcgal; Chclsr Flsh aod Lisr Johnson, merchandising; Cynthie Foogbt and Srnh Sbmd, coryoratc accormting; Ihn Goocc, intcrnal ardiq Keren Euflmu, human resources; Kcith Euffmen, Gregory Elem, Merk McCurry, Devid PecL, Neil Pitt, Tuen Ven Deng, MerL Slillirms and Dcrrlct kddcll, MIS: Deen Kcsscl and Kcvln Mcrslcl, mltg.; Scen Mchdr, primbop; Crb Phillips, plannogramming; Prtsy Severt and Cethy Folgcr, trade payables; Jenice Southcr, trcasury, and Greyson Colemrn, Chcri Ellis, Rebecce Germon, Gingcr Euby, Jonethen Mocl and Devid Rync, logistics.
Bill Murphy, Gulf Lumbcr, Nashville, Tn., was transf€rrcd to Mobile, Al.
Ed Beughnrn is new to sales at Ruarden Sales Co., Hendcrsonvillc, N.C.
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Pete Bradley has been named v.p.-sales & mktg. at Tucker Millwork, Lithonia, Ga.
Ilarry Rast has joined the sales and customer service team at Rawles-Aden Lumber Corp., Petersburg, Va.
Charles Margiotta has been promoted to v.p.-forest & wood products of Rayonier.
Ron Wilhelm is now national sales mgr. for Dixie-Pacific Manufacturing Co., Gadsden, Al. Gerry Kimes is now sales office mgr., and Amy Henderson, asst. to the v.p.-sales & mktg.
Joseph Dluzyn is the new general sales mgr. for Akro-Mils. Brian O'Hara is consumer products & national accounts sales mgr., and Edward Ellis, mktg. mgr.
Rich Crane is the new field rep for the Oklahoma Lumbermen's Association.
Douglas D. Ilemphill has joined King Safety Products, St. Charles, Mo., as gen. mgr. Richard G. McCall is national sales mgr. for King's electrical division.
Christopher J. lVehking has been appointed director-conventions & expositions for the American Hardware Manufacturers Association. Timothy S. Farrell is now asst. director-conventions & expositions.
Tim Carroll, Garden Way Inc., has been promoted to associate product mgr. for Troy-Bilt and Bolens products.
Kari Hebrank has joined Florida
Building Material Association, Tallahassee, Fl., as director of govemment relations.
Robert Belfield, Charlotte, N.C., is now eastern regional mgr. for WeslockNational.
Greg Magee is the new national service mgr. for A.O. Smith Water Products Co., Irving, Tx.
Marie OtBarr has rejoined The Celotex Corp., Tampa, Fl., as v.p.-growth & strategic planning. Jonathan'Butch" 0orlog is now v.p./controller, and Debbie Morales, senior representative of technical services.
Allen Born, chairman and ceo, Alumax Inc., Norcross, Ga., is now sharing the newly formed office of the chairman with exec. v.p. Thomas G. Johnston and exec. v.p. and c.f.o. Lawrence B. Frost, following the resignation of exec. v.p. and director George P. Stoe.
Frank B. O'Brien is now senior v.p. and c.f.o. for Ingersoll-Rand Co.
Ilerman Y. Kling has been named senior v.p. of mktg. for Inter-City Products, Lewisburg, Tn. Joe Stoltz is now product mgr. -central fu rnaces.
Matthew E. Stoops is the new sales & mktg. mgr. at Thoro System Products, Jacksonville, Fl.
Kerlin Drake, Anthony Forest Products Co., El Dorado, Ar., is back from a two-week trip to Japan, meeting with end users, distributors and their customers.
"If we sell it, we should stock it. If we stock it, we should sell it."
- Bobby Crowley AssociatedTruss & Lumber Co. Sunnyvale, Tx.
Kerry L. Hinds, systems engineer, Home Depot, Atlanta, Ga., is engaged to wed Marcos D. Arias in October.
Andrew Fulton Hall, Lowe's, Columbia, S.C., married Denise Lynn llorton Feb.22,1997.
Emma Nems is now servicing the candy machine at Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to owners llugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.
An anempt to bring back one retailer's old-time image has turned into a popular promotion.
Murrayville Hardware & General Store, Murrayville, Ga., hosted its second annual checkers toumament Feb. 38, attracting 38 playen from as far as Atlanta 45 minutcs away. The store awarded more than $1,200 in cash and prizes, including $500 for the winner. A local Checkers restaurant gave away T-shirts and free meals and even parked a Checker cab in front of the store during the week-long competition.
The event was front-page news in local newspapers and was featured in several regional and tourist publications. A local radio station also broadcast live from the store during the semi-finals.
"The game of checkers used to be a big thing around here, but it sort of died out in recent years," says Terry Dawson, who bought the store with his wife, Marie, 20 months ago. "The tournament helped bring back the checkers tradition, as well as the old-time hardware stue image."
To restore the old-time image, the Dawsons added new merchandise and fixturcs, including a permanent checkers board, mounted on a barrel, in front of a fireplace. About l0 regulars now stop by to play every Tueday and Friday.
Despite a sharp decline in December, southertr pine lumber production skyrocketed last year to a modern-day record 15.25 billion bd. ft., according to the Southern Forest Products Association's prcliminary figuras.
Typically, the final count is higher, yet the totd dready surpasses 1994's 15.01 billion M. ft., previously the largest output since SP production reached 16.27 billion M. ft. in 1909, six years before SFPA was founded. The 15.3% drop of production from November to Decembcr's 97E,(XX) M. ft. broke a streak of 59 consecutive months exceeding I billion bd. ft.
TO REWE its old-time image, one Georgia tetail€r started an anrual dreckes loumament hat has proven an atenliorgnfiiry plo|nolim....and that's just for starters:
r auto-stak made it easy. They did the complete layout and design work
o We used less than half the space of cantilever systems.
o We can pick from all 5 levels without using our fork truck
o No more scrap...everything is covered and protected
o Cantilever rack would have eliminated our drive-thru and most of our customer parking
o Our customers and employees are safer
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"Our new outo-stok. f)rive-Thru storage system cost half what a Cantilever system would have cost!"
"It's the most cost-effective storage system we looked at. Our accountants figure this new outo-stok drive-thru building will pay for itself in 2tlz yearsJ'
It's about to get much easier to use and specify wood l-joists.
In July, APA-The Engineered Wood Association will introduce a performance-based standard for Ijoists that hopefully will eliminate much of the confusion often associat-
ed with using the product. Currently, builders and specifiers must sort through a mazo of manuals and manufacturer specs to select the right product for the right application. Once approved, the standard-APA EWS PRI40fwill allow builden to
o Technologrcal breakthrough. Environmentally safe.
o Protects exterior wood up to 5 years. . Water based.
. Beautiful semi-transparent finish retains the grain's nafural integrity. o Withstands extreme environments.
. Maybe applied directly to New Pressure Treated wood when prepared with Tropitech Wood Surface Prepno weathering time required. Available in white, natural, weathered gray, redwood, sedona & custom colors.
o For decks, docks, spas, sidings, shingles, fences, etc.
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Prevenl slip & falls 1()f/o acrylic latex formula oflers a flexible, quick drying paint that withstands heavy traffic, will not crack or powder, cleans up with ease, and eliminates fire hazards and toxic odors. ldeal for wood, concrele, aluminum, fiberglass or primed steel surlaces.
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easily select and use I-joiss from various manufachreis with one set of load/ span tables, installation instructions and standard engine€ring values.
"The standard was developed for one reason," explains APA's Tom 1l/illirmssn, "to simplify the use and specification of wood l-joists and, in return, make them a morr economical fl oor joist alternative."
I-joist depths, load/span tables, installation details and hole charts will be universal and sandard anong APA EWS menber manufacturers.
The standard was developed after more than 9O% of homebuilders srnveyed by APA called for a performance standard that makes l-joists easier to use and drives the unnecessary costs out of tbe system.
As glued engineered wood products, APA ES'S l-joists reportedly will offer great€r dimensional stability, higher strength, increased stnrctural reliability and a lower tendency to check or split like solid sawn lumber. In addition, a rigorous quality assurance prcgam will ensure l-joist product performance.
Span ratings will be stamped on the product 6akiag it easier for builders and remodelen to install them properly and more visible for code officials to inspect. By standardizing flange widths within a grade designation, fewer auxiliary pieces are required because standard size hangers will be used.
Current APA EWS l-joist program producers include Willamene Industries, Georgia-Pacific Corp. and Standard Strucures.
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The country's largest coop has named us Vendor of the Year for the past two years, largely because of the high quality lumber we provide to its independent dealers. Call
Desired by consumers and proven profitable in test markets. this premium decking has built-in waterproofer and powerful promotion support.
After concentrating on expanding and improving its hardware stores last year, Scotty's spent last month showing off 33 newly remodeled home centers.
With "A Whole New Scotty's"themed grand openings held throughout March, the stores were overhauled to attract more female shoppers. Scotty's will renovate 30 more home centers by year end.
Highlights include a 5,000-sq. ft. Home Fashion Center, featuring bedding, shower curtains, blinds, valances and tablecloths, and a 4,000-
sq. ft. FloorStore, offering rugs, carpet rolls, carpet remnans, vinyl flooring and tile.
Added were new products such as automotive, marine, housewares, vacuum cleaners and swing sets, and new services, including AT&T wireless cellular phones and service, and Scotty's Home Improvements, offering
vinyl siding, texture coating, custom windows and exterior painting services.
Remodeled were home centers in Bayonet Point, Bradenton, Clennont,
Coco4 Crystal River, Eustis, Gainesville, Homestead, Jacksonville, Key West, Kissimmee, Lake City, Lakeland, Leesburg, Naples, Neptune Beach, Ocoee, two in Orlando, Panama City, Plant City, St. Augustine, two in St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Sebring, Spring Hill, two in Tampa, Titusville, Vero Beach, Winter Haven, Fl., and Srlaycross, Ga
Several indusEy groups arc working to persuadc ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics againsl using tbe term "plastic lumbef' to desimarc stnrctural products that use a combination of plastic and wood fiber.
American Wood Council, among others, submitted negative votes and cornments claimiag the rcrminology will cause confusion and porcntially dangerous situations in the marketplace.
All definitions of the word "lumber," noted American Wood Council, describe cut slices of tim6g1 or wood in board shapes, thus identifying a manufacnrring process, finished shape and material. The proposed definition of "plastic lumbef is contradictory as to material and incorrect regarding manufacturing process, fi nished shape and cross-section.
Alternative terms suggested included "fiber-reinforced plastic boards," "resin-bound fiber stnrctural boards," and "structural fiber-reinforced plastic board."
New fasteners offering corrosion resistance close to stainless steel at a cost comparable to galvanized fasteners have been introduced by Senco Products.
Durawood EX millwork produced from sawdust and recycled HDPE milkjugs has been developed by Eaglebrook Products.
starts out flat, with each piece folding over a flexible, durable PVC hinge.
The Snap-Anchor mounting system helps create a continuous look with leakproof performance.
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Three new products for filling nicks, holes. cracks and scratches are new from Eclectic Products, Inc.
Famowood Finishing Putty is said to contain less oil by volume than other putties, preventing shrinkage during drying and reducing separation in storage. It comes in eight colors.
A special process and coating provides EverGuard fasteners with a finish that reportedly protects them from corrosion better than any other galvanization process, including hot dip.
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The material, used in door frames, architectural mouldings and decking systems, is said to be cost competitive with fingerjoint primed pine. stronger than other wood fiber/synthetic resins, decay resistant, and Class B flame spread rated.
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The new Diamond Gard rain gutter from Bemis Manufacturing features a unique "flat-to-fold" design for speedy installation.
The vinyl system comes with gutter, leaf guard and drip edge already attached. The "all-in-one" system
Famowood Water-Based Wood Filler comes in five colors. and Famowood Scratch Repair Sticks in eight.
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A stripper that removes old sealers, varnishes, oil-base and latex stains and finishes from decks, siding, fences and other exterior wood is new from Wolman Wood Care Products.
Fully sprayable, DeckStrip Stain & Finish Remover is biodegradable, formulated to cling to vertical surfaces, and does not etch glass, leave a hardto-remove residue, or require neutralizing.
The l-ll3-gallon container covers 250-350 sq. ft.
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A toilet featuring WhisperVac technology has been developed by Briggs Industries.
The 1.6-gallon Vacuity toilet works through a vacuum assist, so unlike pressure-assist models there is no loud roar of rushing water and unlike some gravity-fed models multiple flushes aren't required.
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A small device that turns any forklift into a scale is available from Sentek Products.
The weatherproof RB-100 Digital Weighing system reportedly takes less than an hour to install with no special tools. Factory+alibrated load sensors attach to chain anchor bols and allow normal forklift op€ration.
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Seven drills featuring better styling, higher drilling capacities and more power, speed, convenience and features have been added to the Skil home use line.
Designed to be installed under a cabinet, the California Quake Latch is opened with the push of a lever. Made of stainless steel, brass and mineral-reinforced nylon, it comes in black or white.
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An anti-termite system said to be 98.8Vo effective in protecting timber frame homes for up to 20 years is available from Fukuvi Chemical Industry Co.
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Western furnishings created from genuine horseshoes are new from Bergman & Bergman Mfg.
The line includes a love seat/bench, coffee table, porch swing and arbor.
New are an all-purpose, 3.2-amp, 3/8" single-speed drill; two variable speed, 3.5-amp, 3/8" models; two variable speed, 4-amp, 3/8" tools, and two variable speed,4-amp, 1/2" drills.
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A non-hardening, oil-based putty that is said to offer quick, permanent repair of minor imperfections, such as scratches, gouges and nail holes, in bare, stained or finished woods is new from Minwax Co.
For indoor or outdoor use, Minwax Wood Putty is color-matched to 10 Minwax wood finish colors. It can be intermixed for blending custom colors, resists oil-bleeding and requires no sanding.
The product is packaged in 3.75oz. jars and 1-lb. containers.
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A kitchen cabinet latch that prevents objects from falling from the cabinet during an earthquake is new from California Quake Latch Corp.
The Aridan SV system features a thin, specially compounded, flexible, dual purpose sheet, which is used during construction as a ground cover to protect against termites and to keep out moisture.
Other components include a sill guard tape, a liquid impregnation-insecticide and pre-treated sand for foundation protection.
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Eaves forklifts from Forano International come in eight models that lift between 15,500 and 36,500 lbs.
Forklifts feature one-piece, welded steel frames and three basic designs with variable wheelbase lengths and matching components to accommodate specific applications.
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A multi-directional circular saw blade from TRP, Inc. features a unique design that frees the blade from the workpiece three times during each revolution, so the saw can be directed to cut any shape desired.
The Tritec 180 triangle blade cuts arcs, curves and circles to the depth of a 2x4, working best for arcs and circles with at least an 18" diameter. It fits 7-114" or larger circular or table saws, with a 5/8" or diamond arbor.
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New mosaic mural panels, designs, tile tables and grouted ple boards are now available Trikeenan Tileworks.
Simply plug the grounded starter into a standard electrical outlet and connect the pre-wired track and components.
Available in a workshop or general use version, each kit contains 6 ft. of track, track covers, plug-in starter, connector tee, end caps, outlet receptacles and mounting screws.
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Ridge Vent For Nail Guns
Trimline reportedly has developed the first ridge ventilation system that is installed with a coil nail gun.
The handcrafted tiles and panels can be used for countertops, sinks, backsplashes, fireplace surrounds, door and window frames, and other architectural installations.
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Effortless Outlet
Easytrac Power Outlet Kit from Intermatic lets homeowners add outlets virtually anywhere they're needed, without any wiring.
Designed not to clog or deteriorate, Rigid Roll is said not to crush when nailed and comes in 20-ft. rolls.
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Corky Flooring
Planks Plus, l2"x36"xll2" tongue and groove flooring made of cork, is new from Natural Cork L:d.
Also offered are l2"xl2" and 12"x24" tiles.
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Gutter Guarantee
ProSnap 2000 Vinyl Gutter System from GSW Thermoplastics now carries a 25-year limited warranty.
The system includes gutters, downspouts, connectors, mounting hardware. Accessories include leaf guards, drip edge flashing and downspout diverters.
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Six new structures have been added to Royal Outdoor Products' storage building line.
New are the l0'x8'Royal Woodstock, a gable roof barn with double doors; the 8'x6.5'Royal Manchester, a salt box-style building with double doors; the 6.5'x5' Royal Stonehaven, with gable roof and single door; the 8'x8' square Royal Balmoral, with gable roof and double doors; the 8'x5' Royal Winfield, with double doors and slant rooi and an extension kit to enlarge the gabled-roof, doubledoored Royal Winchester to 10'xl2'.
The buildings are constructed of
maintenance-free vinyl panels in a slide-lock system. The panels' double-wall construction provides an air gap for improved insulation, strength and space, since no rafters are needed.
Each building reportedly can be assembled in two to five hours with no tools.
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Akro-Mils' Series 2000 KeepBox storage container is now offered in a l5-gallon version.
The container features a clear lid
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Sompling treated lumber is hord work Thoft why this increment brer chuck ond new, speciolly designed steel borer bits are so great!
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that snaps closed, deep rounded handle, and grooved bonom for nesting.
The product also comes in 5, 8.5, 10, 12. 16 and l7-gallon sizes.
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Three new gravity wall furnaces have been introduced by Empire Comfort Svstems.
The 25,000, 35,0m and 50,000 btu heaters utilize state-of-the-art technology, including tubular heat exchangers and in-short burners-
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An inconspicuous device that automatically closes sliding patio doors has been designed by ATC Products Ltd.
The Air Slide MDC/I000 automatic sliding door closer consists of two aluminum tubes, one with an adjustable weight mechanism inside. The weight, together with compressed air action and a valve. closes the door at a slow, constant speed.
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The Alliance for Affordable American Homes is a new industry group formed to fight the U.S.Canada Softwood Quota Agreement.
Announced during the National Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association's joint spring legislative conference with the National Association of Home Builders March 10 in Washington, D.C., the group seeks to revise the trade agreement "to restore and ensure a steady supply of fairlypriced home building materials."
More than 1.000 dealers and
builders in attendance were urged to demand their Congressmen co-sign repeal legislation, sign "Dear Colleague" letters and demand President Clinton renegotiate the current agreement. Attendees were told that once they return home, they should write letters to newspapers, attend town meetings, and tell their stories to local Chambers of Commerce,
The alliance's founding members include NLBMDA, NAHB, National Retail Federation and Wood Truss Council of America.
A federal judge in New Orleans, La., denied a request for class action certification by owners of homes and commercial buildings using Masonite hardboard siding.
Plaintiffs contend the products are inherently defective since moisture causes them to swell. rot and disintegrate, damaging the buildings. International Paper, which purchased Masonite in 1988, blames poor construction and design and construction techniques, not the products, for any moisture damage.
Most retailers suffered relatively minor damages following a series of early March storms that killed dozens and forced thousands to flee from their homes and businesses.
The storms, which began March l, caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage in Kentucky, Mississippi, Arkansas and Tennessee.
In Falmouth, Ky., Falmouth Lumber lost $25,000 to $50,000 in inventory when 5 feet of water and 4-6 inches of mud flooded three buildings. "It's hard to tell how bad it is going to be until the materials start to dry out," said owner Larry Ritter.
Ritter reflects on the last time Falmouth was flooded: "ln 1964, we only got I foot of water in this building, and we thought that could never happen again. This time it hit areas it didn't get in 1964;'
He adds, "In 1964, the water just came in. This time the water had such force it took houses off their foundations. I don't think this part of town will ever come back."
At Frankfort Lumber, Frankfort, Ky., 5-6 ft. of water was left in the yard, with nearly 30 inches in most buildings. Despite the flooding, minor damage was sustained. "We had moved most materials," said asst. mgr. Bill Courtney.
At Calvert City Lumber, Calvert City, Ky., 26 employees kept their eyes on the rising river, hoping it would crest before it filled their yard with additional water.
Fortunately, the river did crest March 15, leaving only 46 inches of water in the back warehouse. Initial flooding estimates were l-l-ll2 ft. in that area.
"We're just glad to see the water go down," said mgr. Roger Lutz. "We were lucky since there were people who lost their homes in a 2O-mile radius of us."
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For customers who just can't wait for delivery, Home Depot stores are now renting flatbed trucks.
The Load 'n Go program will be rolled out to most locations during 1997. Independent contractors will park four to six of their trucks, adorned with Depot tarpaulins, at each store, and charge about $17 an hour to cart home purchases.
Said Depot's Kim Schreckenhurst: "We see it not so much as a profit center, but as a customer service that will help us improve regular delivery by freeing up our other delivery trucks."
You can offer your do-it-yourself customer a stronger, safer, durable workbench. Our prepackaged kit includes Rigid TieTM connectors, fasteners, plans and cut list. It helps you sell more Iumber, tools and accessories.
Rigid Ties add strength and rigidiry to home projects. Now anyone can make 3-way connections that are straight and true.
Your customers are asking for our Home Pro.ject plan booklet advenised in Family Handyman,Today's Homeowner andWorkbench. and they want to buy Rigid Ties from you! Contact your Strong-Tie authorized distributor or call 8fi1/999-5099 to get the whole story
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A 52-p. sign catalog is free from Americraft Co. Inc., Box 2500-CI, Palmeno, F1. 34220: (800) 237-3984.
A 340-p. linear motion catalog is free from Thomson Industries, Inc., 2 Channel Dr., Port Washington, N.Y. 11050; (516) 883-8000.
The "Choose Green Seal" on residential sealants and ventilation systems is available from Green Seal, 1730 Rhode Island Ave., N.W., Ste. 1050, Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 331-7337.
An 8-p. industriaUcommercial marketplace promotional flier is available from Incom Distributor Supply, Box 868, Fort Wayne, In.46801; (800) 348-1785.
An updated residential construction guidelines book is $43.75 from the National Association of Home Builders, 1201 l5th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) 822-0254.
An 8-p. platform truck and hardwood dolly brochure is free from Dura Products, Inc., Box 1008, Neenah, Wi. 54957; (800) 765-3872.
A Do-it Best CD-ROM catalog is available from Hardware Wholesalers, Inc., Box 868, Fort Wayne, In. 46801; (219) 748-5618.
A32-p. ceiling guide is available from Armstrong World Industries, Box 3210, Lancaster, Pa. 1760/..
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The "Ortho Home Gardener's Problem Solver" CD-ROM is available from Books That Work, 2595 E. Bayshore Rd., Palo Alto, Ca.94303; (415) 32G428O.
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A l2-p. Bt5-65)C,t lift truck brochurc is free from Hyster Co., 10701 Hampshire Ave. S., Minneapolis, Mn. 55438; (80O) 497-837r.
Edwin Craig Wall, Jr., 60, chairman of New South, Inc., Conway, S.C., died of a heart attack March 5 in Charlotte. N.C.
A native of Conway, he returned following graduation from college to join his father at Canal Wood Corp. He was later promoted to chairman and ceo.
Robert Fleming "Mr. Bob" Burgin, Sr., 94, founder of Burgin Lumber Co., Cuthbert, Ga., died of pneumonia Feb. 9 in Burgin.
Born in Ellerslie, Ga., he joined his family's business in Buena Vista, Ga., after returning from college. In 1928, he started his company, which remains in operation today.
Mark LaHue Townsend, 84, president of Townsend Lumber Co., Stuttgart, Ar., died Feb. 13 in Stuttgart.
Born in Corydon, Id., he ran the familv firm until his retirement.
He served as president of the Southern Hardwood Producers, Inc.,
National Forest Products Association, National Hardwood Lumber Association and National Lumber Manufacturers Association, president and director of the Arkansas Wood Products Association, and a director of the Arkansas Forestry Association.
Jimmy Ray, 56, inventory controller at PrimeSource, Jackson, Ms., died of a stroke Feb. 22.
Mr. Ray started at the location 35 years ago when it was Evan's Products Co., and continued after it became Sequoia Supply, then PrimeSource.
The Clinton Administration, echoing environmentalists' claims, says timber sales from national forests are not turning a profit, according to the Western Wood Products Association.
The White House, in classifying roads and payments to counties as an expense, now contends timber sales are merely a subsidy to the wood products industry.
Conversely, the Forest Service, which uses accepted, General Accounting Office-approved account-
ing principles, reports that over the last six years timber sales have netted a profit of $2.8 billion. Additionally, a new American Forest & Paper Association study shows timber sales provide a 2.25 times greater economic contribution than recreation. fish and wildlife programs.
NASA scientists are experimenting in space to produce a transparent form of the lightest solid material known so it can be used for windows and other products.
Only three times the density of air, a block of Aerogel the size of a human weighs less than a pound, but would support half a ton. A l"-thick Aerogel window would have the same insulation value as 15 panes of glass and trapped air.
When produced on the ground, the foamlike material has a hazy appearance, earning it the nickname "frozen smoke." But Aerogel .made at low gravity appears to have an altered, clearer microstructure.
In January, Aerogel will be tested with longer exposure to microgravity on the Space Shuttle Discovery.
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