NEW PR DUCTS and selected soles oids

Cabinets to Debut

Perma-Bilt Industries has six offerings in its new line of ready-toassemble kitchen cabinets.

Three traditional and three contemporary styles are available. Factory assembled units will also be available.

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Low Maintenance Deck

Deck Wood is a new pressure treated wood product from J.H. Baxter & Co.

With proper installation, it reportedly provides a maintenance free service life for both above ground or in ground applications. The preservatives used in the pressure treating are leach resistant and prevent attack by insects and decay.

Deck Wood is recommended for all outdoor home projects such as fences, decks and retaining walls. It can be installed in hot, freezing or rainy weather.

For patio decking it is sold only in 2x4 and 2x6 high grade appearance lumber which can be painted or stained to match a color scheme or left natural to age to a driftwood grey.

Other materials required to complete a deck such as timbers and support posts are available in common framing grades, also Pressure treated.

Medalist Redi-Bolt has a new tube and connector system for custom doit-yourself projects such as shelves, frames, carts, tables and racks. Called the TubeWorks, it includes round and squ:ue tubes in three sizes (%" , l" and lVt") and two lengths (3' and 6').

The system consists of a basic connector with an integal post and additional posts that can be screwed on as needed.

Climate Control

The T30 automatic setback thermostat by Robert Shaw is a combination heating/cooling control that automatically raises and/ot lowers temperatures on a single or dual cycle in a 24-hour period.

The reported advantages include installation with a screwdriver on 24-volt or millivolt systems, sealedin-glass switch which requires no leveling and a clock that operates on a NICAD battery (not for millivolt system).

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Space Saving Stair

A steep stair designed for industrial, commercial and residential situations where space is critical is being marketed by Lapeyre Stair, Inc.

Built at a 70' angle, alternating half treads allow the feet to move from tread to tread without having to step over the tread in between.

With handrails for body support and a short run (12' on a 48" stair to 7' on an 18" stair), the stair complies with OSHA requirements.

KeeponTrucking

Particularly applicable to the retail lumber and building materials

FIRE RETARDANT treated wood introduced by Koppers Co., Inc., is designed lor application in weather protected areas ol buildings. The new Dricon wood extends the use of wood in Jire resistive construction bv market is a new lift truck series, the XL from Hyster Co.

The 4,000, 5,000 and 6,000 pound capacity internal combustion trucks are equipped with 4-cylinder, overhead valve engines, available in either gasoline or LPG configurations. A high precision leaf chain hydraulic pump drive eliminates the need for an external shaft or belt. The engine block extends below the crankshaft centerline for added providing "low hygroscopicity" (reduced moisture pickup) and low corrosivity of metals in contact with the treated wood, according to company spokesmen. strength with cushioned engine mounts to absorb power train vibration.

A diesel engine is available with indirect fuel injection, swirl-type combustion chamber and a gear-type hydraulic pump drive.

The series uses a single-speed powershift transmission. A high performance torque converter is matched to the engine and transmission for low-speed grade climbing

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Swinging Seat

E-Z Sales and Manufacturine recently added the Netchair to its linE of Original California Fashion Furniture.

Constructed from nylon knotless rope, the chair, reportedly lightweight and fully weatherproof, hangs from a hardwood crossbar suspended from a galvanized steel chain linked to a ceiling screw.

The chair also is available with a knock down pipe stand and comes with a cotton cushion filled r+ ith machine washable shredded polyurethene foam stuffing.

Stick lt to'Em

A new rare-earth magnetizing tool from Ceneral Hardware Co. provides a way to magnetize screwdrivers, tweezers, and other small tools instantly.

A tool can be magnetized by passing it through the center-hole open- ing a few times. When an extrastrong magnetic force is needed, the tool can remain mounted on the screwdriver.

The Natural Look

Nature motifs with the texture and coloring of handcrafted materials are reflected in the newest collection of resilient floor coverings introduced by Mannington Mills.

Included are a daisy pattern, a recreation of a hand-painted Italian tile and a textured tile in the style of handcrafted ceramics.

Chalk One Up

Malco chalk-plumb lines which mark on any surface, including wood, brick, stone and metal, are available in 50 and 100 ft. lengths.

They feature an enamel finished, die-cast aluminum case and an easy slide action winding reel lock which

Quality Redwood

Manufacturers of fence boards; posts and rails; decking; specialty items. Our sawmill and re-man facilities orovide us with versatility in meeting your customer's needs.

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Russ & Bob Britt releases automatically on rewind. Replacement line spools in 100 ft. lengths hal'e a timesaving "pop-in" design. A wedge-lock, plumb-bob tip prevents chalk leakage yet opens easily for quick refilling.

A special formula blue colored chalk is also available.

Patching Compound

Tamms Industries is the manufacturer of Thin Patch, a compound that is said to featheredge and hold longer than other masonry products.

For use in repairing most types of concrete and masonry surfaces, for leveling floors and walls, patching corners and filling small holes and honeycombs, it also can be used as a grout for tuckpointing chimneys, foundations, fireplaces, brick walls, barbeque pits.

Mixed, using water as the only additive, it is available in 5 lb., l0 lb., and 25 lb. containers.

lFasteners Exposed

I U.S.E. Diamond's new counterjtop display merchandiser for screw pnchors, toggles and fasteners is feportedly the first to take these items put of the box and into plain sight of Eustomers.

I The metal display unit features 25 prepacked, shrink-wrapped, refillpble bins which are shipped from Histributor to dealer in three cartons. IIhe units also feature the comlany's Guide to Fastening Around llhe Home supplied with how-to inptructions and uses.

Shim, Shim, Shimmy

U shaped plastic shims for use in construction applications are available from Grove Products, Inc.

They simplify the alignment and leveling of a wide variety of architectural components, including windows, doors, and curtain walls.

Typically withstanding l0 tons of compressive force, they are offered in two sizes (l Vz" x 2" and lVz" x Jr/2"\ and three color-coded thicknesses (l/16" blue, l/8" red, and l/4" black), supplied bulk packed in boxes.

Solar Hose

A new, internally ribbed silicone solar hose for collector-to-collector connections between headers is being introduced by Chase-Walton Elastomers, Inc.

Creating a permanent expansion joint between flat bed solar collector headers, it prevents leaks caused by thermal expansion/contraction fatigue.

] A new aluminum filler for repair]ing damaged sections of metal or lother rigid surfaces has been inItroduced by Unican Corp. j Alum-A-Weld uses a standard ]two-part mixing system and achieves Ithe hardness of metal when cured. It ladheres to metal, wood and fiberglass.

Don't Fence Me In

Tubular Specialties Manufacturing, Inc. has developed two new component railing systems in stainless steel available in both upright and wall-hung designs.

They are for the retrofit market as well as new construction.

ElementarySoldering

A newly designed soldering iron heat element reaches operating temperature faster and with less energy than earlier models claims the Ungar Div. of Eldon Industries.

The Thermo-Duric element is nonmagnetic and heaters equipped with it conduct static-electricity from the tip to the ground wire of the power cord. Both factors prevent staticelectricity damage to microcircuits.

They come in three wattages and temperature ratings: 40W, 700'; 45W, 800o F; or 50 W, 1000o F.

The new heating element can be retrofitted to existing irons and any of the standard 40 tips can be used. Tips are either built into the heating assembly or can be attached with male or female threads.

Bright Shiny Floor

GMT, rnanufacturers of vinyl floor tiles, fabrics and wallcoverings, has developed a vinyl floor cleaner and acrylic floor dressing.

The concentrated, nonammoniated cleaner and the nonbuff floor dressing may be used on any vinyl products not adversely affected by water.

Kitchen Convert

Jenn-Air Corp. has new wall ovens which convert at the turn of a knob from radiant "bake'n broil" oven to a convection oven.

The new ovens are equipped with a pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle. Safety "see-thru" windows and lighted interiors allow the user to view the cooking process.

For Baseboard Heating

A new reflective ceramic fiber insulation that inserts quickly and easily onto the back plate of standard baseboard is now available from RigNor Co.

Trademarked Flexo-Therm, this material is energy conserving, flameproof, non-conductive and asbestos free. It features easy stickon installation and can offer a minimum of l2olo energy savings based on standard installations. It can be installed by a homeowner using a ruler and a pair of scissors.

Insulating the back plate of baseboard. it reduces heat loss through the back plate and room walls. The material is only l./8" thick with a reflective value of R-3.

refund certificate, dated cash register receipt and proof of purchase label from either a 10" or 12" ceramic style planter or a l0 Vz", l2Vz" or l4Vz" contemporary or pottery style planter. The offer expires June 30. Special ad slicks enable retailers to combine the refund offer with price reductions on the planter.

Electromagnetic Lock

DynaMetric, Inc. has developed a direct-holding electromagnetic lock which can be mounted in either the face-holding configuration or the shear (sliding) mounting with % ton holding force without loss of door headroom.

The company claims that installations can be made as easily on sliding doors, roll doors and swing doors as on conventional doors.

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PlanterPayoff

Rubbermaid has a Pick-A-Planter $1.00 Refund Offer-designed to increase sales on large size planters during the spring.

The offer returns $l in the mail to consumers who send in a completed

Vinyl Wallcovering

Simple Pleasures, a vinyl wallcovering from the Birge Co., comes in 23 designs and 108 styles, coordinated into l6 color groupings. It is pre-pasted, scrubbable and strippable.

For BetterCirculation

The Savannah is the newest tion to Nicholas-Kusan's line energy-saving Old Jacksonville ing fans.

Available with 38" or 42" it has a flexible blade hub, vibr absorbing motor mounts, and heavy duty, sealed ball-beari induction-type motor.

A solid state variable speed cont and a motor reversing switch al for year-round climate control. C trols are located below the fan for safety.

The speed can also be controlled wi an optional wall switch.

A full line of optional lighting kit and accessories as well as solid blades in various finishes, plai stenciled or with cane available.

SavetheThumb

A new tool, a nailholder, is being introduced to the building industry by RAK Associates.

Marketed under the name of MarNo-More, it is useful in nailing in

Pretty Bubbles

Pfeiffer Skybubble is offering a colorful new merchandiser, featuring a display-sized skylight.

This unit demonstrates manufacturer-recommended curbmount flashing procedures on its shingled roof mockup, emphasizing easy weather-tight d-i-y installation.

The 5' high merchandiser stores two cartoned Skybubbles beneath its roof section. An optional gondolamounted version is available.

EasyConnection

Fernco, Inc. has introduced QwikTee and Qwik-Elbow plumbing fittings for do-it-yourself repair or alteration of in-house drain, waste or vent pipes.

i hard to reach areas. The nail is placed in the tube, positioned where the nailing is to be done and the spring loaded plunger is struck by the hammer to set the nail.

Manufactured of zinc plated steel, it retails at $14.95.

Foundation lnsulation

Thermboard, an energy conservation product for both new home construction and existing structure retrofit, has been developed byOmni Energy Products, Inc., for insulating building foundations.

The 2' x 8' sheets of Dow Styrofoam coated with Pantherm insulating coating, can be used on slab, crawlspace or basement foundation walls. In new construction they are installed as part of the forms for a monolithic slab foundation pour.

Panels can be scored and cut with a pocket knife and painted to match existing siding.

Made from flexible P.V.C., they come in three sizes (l%",2" and,3"\ to fit common household pipes including cast iron, steel, plastic, copper and lead. Reducing sizes are made with a separately supplied bushing set.

Designed with extra length and flexibility for easy replacement of fittings that have been removed for alteration or repair, the connectors are installed by tightening the stainless steel clamps with a screwdriver.

Reflecting Rays

A thermoreflective wallcovering which reportedly will save energy as well as decorate a home. Thermodecor, a product of Bammental, is offered in 47 designs and colors.

An invisible thin aluminum layer reflects at least 6590 of infrared rays striking a Thermodecor surface, according to the company. This reportedly helps keep rooms warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

The product is suitable for walls and ceilings of homes and offices. It is pretrimmed, washable, strippable and said to be as easy as conventional wallcoverings to apply.

It comes in standard double rolls, at $19.99 list per single roll.

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