NEW PR DUCTS

And Selected Sales Oids

Washington'sTree

Cherry finished Mount Vernon styled cabinets are being marketed by Connor Forest Industries. The hardwood cabinets feature white hardware. Frames are assembled with mortise and tenon joints, glued and pinned.

A Shady Deal

Phiferglass SunScreen exterior shading for windows and doors replaces regular insect screening and is said to block up to 7090 of the sun's heat and glare before it reaches the glass.

Woven from fiberglass, it reportedly requires no maintenance. The open mesh allows ventilation, outward visibility and protection from fading.

Not a paste on or film product, the shade can be removed and stored in winter.

It may be installed in a regular four sided insect screening frame or with tension mounts for fixed windows.

Caulk lt Up

A water resistant caulk, dispensed from an aerosol can without the aid of a caulking gun, from Insta-Foam Products, Inc., is called Caulking Stuff.

The siliconized, acrylic caulk in an I I oz. can carries a2O-year warranty. The company claims it will not shrink, crack or peel.

Great Stuff, another product, is a multi-purpose urethane foam sealant and insulator that expands and solidifies to fill cracks, holes and voids in and around the house.

Accessory Alter The Bath

A line of bath accessories incorporating a snaplock mounting sYstem which eliminates the need for set screws is from Tubular Specialties Manufacturing Inc. The accessories reportedly require two stainless steel screws and are ideal for residential bathrooms.

They come in four different handrubbed finishes and meet safety guidelines and requirements.

Door Prize

Grosfillex, Inc. has the C-100 Taiga as an addition to its Add-APanel folding doors. Constructed of strong, heavy-duty pvc, the new door is available in a wood-grained pecan finish.

The double-wall construction blocks drafts and holds heat in. It features sliding panels which can be added or subtracted to accommodate almost anydoorway(a doubledoor is suggestd for widths greater than 78 in.).

They are available in 6'8" and 8' heights and reportedly can be trimmed for custom fitting shorter doorways. The door comes with hardware and instructions.

June,1982

Open Sesame

Stanley Automatic Openers reportedly have made d-i-y installation of all new models easier and faster. U-install garage door openers feature digital radio controls which allow homeowners to select their own code for opening and closing.

The newly designed control adjustments are external and permit changes in code and setting for the door without removal of the cover.

The openers come with a step-bystep instruction manual and will open garage doors up to 18'long by 7%' high made of wood, steel or fiberglass.

D-l-Y Reflections

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Kerosene Heaters

Radiant King has U.L.-listed kerosene heaters designed to heat areas from 275 to 1,000 sq. ft. The dimension 2000 vented heater is designed to be 8090 more efficient than wood or coal stoves, according to the company.

Chime Time

Crafted in genuine mahogany, stained in a light walnut, and programmed with either 4 or 8 notes for the front door, Nutone Housing Group, Scovill Inc., has a new three tubechime. Itis 16" xlD" x4/q" and the transformer is included.

Free ElectricalTester

All-purpose electrical testers will accompany Sinkmaster garbage disposers as Anaheim Manufacturing's first promotion of the year.

The testers will be packed inside each Model 700 and 800 disposer shipped this spring. They are designed to test electrical circuits, lamps, radios, televisions, cords and plugs, appliances, fuses, spark plugs and polarity from AC to DC.

The portable heaters are smokeless and odorless and can produce from 8,000 BTU s to 20,000 BTU s with continuous heating times of 13 to 22 hours.

The wick-fed, unpressurized heaters are equipped with safety features and a hot plate for cooking in the event of a power failure.

Carpet European-Style

Armstrong's Elegant Expressions cut-pile carpet is reminiscent of European-styled velvet carpets and was chosen to refurbish the 50-year old Majestic Theatre in San Antonio, Tx.

Using the Antron II continuous filament soil-hiding nylon, the carpet is embossed with Armstrong's Sculptron process which reportedly adds extra dimension to the design and withstands severe traffic conditions.

A do-it-yourself modular mirrored wall-system has been developed by the Monarch Mirror Door Co.

The three-step installation procedure reportedly requires no mirror cutting and takes approximately I hour to complete.

Each packaged unit includes a 32" x 96" oak veneer panel with a 30" x '72" mirror attached, two 8" x 96" oak strips, nails, screws and oak plugs.

Plasterlna Roll

Flexi-Wall Systems, interior finishes for all types of problem wall surfaces, especially masonry, has developed an anti-graffiti protective coating for its wallcovering. This finish also makes the wallcovering extremely scrubbable. The flexible wallcovering is impregnated with gypsum and has passed tests for fire and toxicity.

Jamb-oree

The Adjusta-Fit concept from Benchmark provides a single prehangable steel jamb that combines with closure units of various sizes to cover walls from 4 l/8" to7" thick.

The two-piece door/jamb reportedly can reduce inventory costs and storage space for distributors. The doors are said to be quickly installed and adaptable to various walls.

After the pre-hung door/jamb is shimmed and installed from the interior, the proper-size closureunit is placed onto the jamb edge from the exterior with Vz" adjusting depth.

Two-ToneTile

GMT/Go-Met Tile Associates, Inc. has two new vinyl tiles, one in a Delft pattern and the other in a complimentary brick. Both tiles are available in two colorations. Delft blue and Delft terracotta can be matched with brick terracotta and brick white.

The tile can be used as an accent in kitchens and bathrooms as backsplash and baseboard features.

The brick tiles come in two sizes, 9" x 9" or 3" x 9". Delft tiles are available only in 6" x 6"

Dome HeadslorRoolcaps

New roofcap nails featuring largesurfaced domed heads, clipped corners to eliminate sharp edges and lock ring shanks to provide maximum holding power come from

Al nernbers of the Hanptm Affiliate F8niv. Backed by cornpany timberlrds ad santnills.

Ontside sales contracts exceed 3OO MBF anrualty.

Technicalexpertise md financid atiliby to hry from all scrrces.

Size fosters flexibilrty md service.

Tirne tested track record.

Dickson Weatherproof Nail Co.

Six lengths are available from 3 / 4" up to 4". For installation of low density rigid insulation sheets, plywood roof decks and built-up roofing, the standard finish is of bright steel. Hot galvanizing is available.

A French Feeling

The Chantilly, a door that reflects the patterns of l8th Century French lace, is new to the Simpson Timber Co. International line.

Three glass panels, accented with wood, allow light to enter while still maintaining privacy. The door comes with innerbond panels, warranted against splitting through in any climate, and is constructed of vertical grain, kiln-dried Douglas fir or western hemlock in a selected grade only.

Latest Frame Up

The St. Regis Paper Co. is introducing a new building joist, the Strijoist, which can be used in floor and roof framing in residential and commercial construction.

The new product is the result of four years of research and development and the company contends it will help builders with costs because of less labor needed. Reportedly the joist received a research recommendation by the International Conference of Building Officials.

Shorts Appeal

To meet the demand for short boards for d-i-y projects, Navajo Forest Products Industries is adding the Navapak Handicut to its line of Ponderosa pine lumber, mouldings, millwork and particleboard.

Cutto lengthin I x2through I x 12 in 4 ft. to 12 ft. lengths, the Navajo pine product is merchandised on a three tier price structure: f2 &better, S4S; #3 appearance grade S4S, and #3 common S4S.

Navapak Handicut can ship as straight truck loads or can be mixed with other lumber items.

Hardwood from Down Under

Timber Holdings Limited is introducing several species of hardwood lumber from Western Australia for the North American building trade.

Jarrah and karri, both deep red in color, are now available from stock in flooring designs and wall panelings, long span, laminated beams, as well as reeded and smooth, and splinterless decking materials.

Also to be introduced this season are several new lumber species from New Guinea, including rosewood, black ebony, and teak.

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Drain Pipe Connector

CPVC or copper pipe can be joined to lV2" D.W.V. Schedule 40 plastic sockets with the Utility Connector, from F'ernco, Inc.

It is said to eliminate the need for bushings and threaded adapters when connecting drainpipe from laundry tray pumps, dishwashers, air conditioner condensate drains or other similar devices to a drain system. The donut-shaped connector inserts into lVz" D.W.V. fittings. Available in two sizes, I Vz"xl" or lVz"x3A". the unit needs no solvent cement when used with pressures up to 5 PSI or 12 foot head.

Tired of treated lumber that cracks crooks, and twists, and end checks and splits, and is hard to saw, and splits again when you nail it?

THERE IS A BETTER TREATEDLUMBER... DURA-TREET II

It is a natural golden brown color and retains its easy working characteristics. That's because it doesn't need extreme drying temperatures before or after treating.

When marked with the Dura-Treet Ouality Mark it meets all AWPA, REA and Uniform Building Code requ irements.

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Jim Cooney Director of Marketinq IDACON INC. 10611

Harwin Drive Suite 400

Houston, Texas 77036

(7131988-9252

A Put Up Job

A new low priced line of ready-toassemble cabinets has been introduced for the d-i-y market by Long-Bell Cabinets, Inc.

The SpaceCraft line features unfinished birch veneer doors and drawer fronts ready for staining or painting. Parts are pre-bored to screw together. A woodgrain print finishes the interiors. The standard wall and base cabinet sizes, plus special units, are packaged flat for protection, easy handling and storage.

Uplifting Experlence

A new portable, fully raraaable truck-mounted crane designed for medium to heavy duty lifting is available from BH Hoist Co.

The crane provides 9' to 27' of working height (33' with extension) and has a ratd capacity of4O00 lbs. otr t 3/r ton pickup. It reportedly can be set up by one worker and will telescope, raise a load and then set the load at any position. One of the crane's features is the ability to set a 6O' wide clear span frame and set a 140' span in two rows.

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Low Maintenance Window

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. has introduced the Excel Clad casement window.

Ideal for new construction or replacement, it has an aluminumclad frame and sill with a vinyl clad sash for low maintenance. Inside, select western pine provides beauty plus natural insulation with 3/4" insulating glass used.

Weatherstripping, bronze-tone roto operators, wood parts toxictreated against insect damage and decay, and mitered frame corners sealed and double-screwed are standard features. Natural wood grills and triple glazing are available.

The windows come in a wide range of sizes including singles for field mulling or factory mulled multiple units, bays, bows and picture windows.

Norfield Manufacturing Co. has a new Magnum door and jamb machine which offers a combination of high production and versatility for the pre-hung door manufacturer. It incorporates automatic faceplate routing, dust collection system and pneumatic jamb clamping while repondly reducing electrical consumption and increasing the horsepower capability of the drill motors.

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Surprise Packages

Deniston Co. offers many of its nails in one and five lb. packages. Said to be ideal for smaller fastening jobs, the cartons are manufactured of thick cardboard to withstand job site abuse.

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Elvira

Flexible Water Hook.up

Anderson-Barrows' improved Easy Hooker flexible water connector now features a brass insert to provide increased strength and efficiency.

Said to be the first major improvement to braid reinforced PVC water connectors, it features a stronger mechanical union virtually eliminating insert "snap-off" breakage, greater depth penetration into the tubing for a more positive seal against leakage, greater inside diameter of the machined brass insert for improved flow through the connector, and a machined retaining collar to hold the "O" ring in proper position.

The only plastic component is a Delrin ballcock nut. Two styles are offered, one for toilets in lengths of 9",12" and2O"; and the other for sink faucets in lengths of 12", 16", 20" ,30" and 36".

Technicolor Heating

Nautilus is offering fan-forced and bulb-type bathroom heater units in full four-color packaging to attract the customer.

Models to provide supplemental bathroom heat range from heaterfan-light combinations to single and double-bulb infrared heater/fans and fan-forced heaters.

All are packaged with instructions for the do-it-yourselfer.

View lrom the Terrace

Marvin Windows has introduced a new swinging patio door with a Lexan sill.

It features a lockset with 23/r" back set in an extra wide stile for an improved security system which is said to make the door virtually impossible to open from the outside without a key.

Energy saving features, in addition to the Lexan sill, include foam-filled weatherstripping along the header and jambs and a 3/t" thick insulated glass with a sealed air space, or, for greater insulation, Tripane glazing consisting of three panes of glass and two dead air spaces.

Terrace Doors are built of non finger-jointed Ponderosa pine, with four commercial grade hinges on extra wide stiles. They come in a variety of sizes, including 5' and 6' retro sizes and 8' heights. True divided lites, solar bronze or solar gray glass are available.

Desk Fans

Six and nine inch oscillating desk fans made by JAB Industries, Inc. are lightweight, compact and come assembled in a one color display box. Available in white or beige,

Tailored and Texlured

Fabric-backed vinyls from the new Interweaves collection by Style-Tex are tough, scrubbable, and strippable for long wear and easy care, as well as design and color-coordinated for easy pattern mixing and matchmg.

The three patterns illustrated are Highlands, a masculine plaid; Clanstripe, a tailored stripe; and Tweed, a classic texture in 15 versatile fashion colors.

There are 148 designs in this collection which emphasizes luxurious textures. The designs are packaged in triple rolls containing approximately 108 sq. ft. in 54" widths for a minimum of seams and speedier installations.

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To give our reoders background on building material manufacturers and suppliers, we plan an ongoing series of profiles on firms doing extensive business in the South-ed.

Mill Expands Moulding Sales

Developing a Southern market is a natural for Jim Stroupe, marketing director for Windsor Mill, since "I was born and raised in the South, " he explains.

"I like the casual pace and honesty of the people. We have always sold a lot of redwood in the South, but very few mouldings. About a year ago, one of our redwood customers mentioned he was unhappy with his moulding supplier because of poor quality and too many shorts. We shipped him a car of our mouldings. He was happy and our Southern states moulding business was launched."

Since that time Windsor Mill has expanded its moulding sales program in the South and expects nothing but continued growth.

But the South is only one market for the company that manufacturers virtually any type of moulding as well as an unbelievable variety of specialty items in redwood and Douglas fir. Their shipments include profile paneling to Germany, sauna stock to Scandinavia, shoji screen stock to Japan, jalousies to Hawaii and mouldings worldwide.

Ray Flynn founded the company over l0 years ago in Oct., l97l,with two people. Now he employs a work force of more than 50 skilled specialists and problem solvers backed by an array of modern lumber manufacturing equipment. Factory workers utilize a variety of moulders, a six saw trim saw line, twin blade re-saw, wide belt sander, edge gluer and fingerjoint line as well as carton and shrink film package lines and additional advanced manufacturing systems.

The company recently completed a 22,A00 sq. ft. lumber storage facility, covering an area approximately half the size of a football field. "This new storage facility, situated between the mill and the fingerjoint operation, connecting the two, is very important to us," says Stroupe, because it gives us all-weather loading capacity for both trucks and rail cars."

It's a ways from the small town of Windsor, Ca., to the South and other quality-oriented markets, but Windsor Mill is making it.

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Russ & Bob Britt