NEW PR DUCTS and

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Herdboard'r On Your Sldc

New styles of hardboard siding manufactured entirely from wood chips to exceed standards for hardness, weatherability and resistance to nail and fastener pull-through have been introduced by Georgia-Pacific.

A Really New Swlnger

Rock-N-Swing, heavy duty outdoor furniture which easily converts into a rocker, swinger, glider or bench, has been introduced by Nu-Lines, Inc.

Sturdily constructed of l00o/o Wolmanized treated wood. it is guaranteed for 30 years against structural damage by termites or decay. Features include handselected wood materials. smooth surfaces, rounded edges, predrilled nail and screw holes. and heavy duty plated lgalvanized hardware.

The product can be stained, varnished, painted or left natural, and may be personalized before or after purchase.

Similar 4-in-l chairs, a matching table and a convertible bench are also available. The bench can be folded into a work bench. bench with attached picnic/card table, chaise lounge, multi-purpose display unit, or flat for carrylng.

The furniture is offered to home centers and lumber dealers at a sizeable discount.

Hallway Of Walls

The Decor Wall Center, a highstyle merchandising system for decorative wall paneling, has been introduced by Weyerhaeuser Co.

With its modular components, the center can be set up as an island, in a straight configuration as a feature wall, or as an end cap for an aisle.

In addition to showcasing full size samples of panels, the display also stocks a variety ofrelated brochures.

Summerwood is a lap siding with a rustic hand-sawn look. It can be installed with traditional square edge down or beaded edge down. Fairfax, multi-lap siding with an embossed woodgrain texture; StayStrate, rigid sidewalls about 140/o thicker than ordinary sidingl Wind Ridge, panels with the look of weathered planks and a random-width effect, and Yorktown, woodgrain textured lap siding with a "colonial" beaded drip edge to create deep shadow lines, also are new to the line.

Butt joint connectors are available.

Colorful Curves

Flexible paneling from The Marlite Organization is now available in four solid colors in addition to three wood grain designs.

Tambour planks bring wipe-clean durability to curved walls, pillars and surfaces. They are 16" wide x 96" high x l/8" thick, reportedly easier to handle than 4' x 8' panels.

Prefinished with a baked-on melamine topcoat, the planks are comprised of fiberboard with a flexible backing. Outside edges are beveled.

Ref lective Surroundings

Lightweight, easy-to-install mirrored wall panels are now available from Mechanical Mirror Works.

The panels feature a rigid foam backing for lighter weight and easier installation. In a 3 /4" thickness. thev pound and paint.

Arch sizes ate 2'8",3', 4', 5' and 6' with half arches in a 2'8" size.

Red Cedar Mailbox

An aromatic red cedar mailbox and accessory collection has been introduced by The Cedar Works.

The Address of Distinction collection includes three different mailbox posts, a chalet mailbox, cedar-wrapped mailbox, mailbox cover kit, newspaper box, post planter, address numbers, plastic

Brand Planking New

A versatile plank for creating hardwood floors, ceilings, walls and wainscoting has been introduced by BiWood Flooring.

Master Plank features a durable no-wax easy care urethane finish, all reportedly offer up to six times the strength of conventional wall mirrors.

Each mirror is frnished with four coats of 100% pure silver, two coats of pure copper and a protective baked-on epoxy finish. A special lamination process is said to make them shatterproof.

Five stvles are offered.

Building The Arch

A new method of achieving truer arches in drywall construction has been devised by Beadex Manufacturing Co.

mailbox tray, mounting board and clear wood finish.

The combination of moisture and sunlight gradually changes the cedar from a rich red to a light gray color. Brushing on the finish is said to maintain the original red look.

Floor Boards

Hardwood flooring with a new Dura-satin wax finish so durable that only vacuuming or sweeping is regularly needed is now available from Bruce Hardwood Floors.

hardwood laminated construction, tongue and groove configuration, and easy application with mastic.

Packaged 24 panels (measuring 5/16" x 3" x 48") per carton, the plank can be displayed and inventoried on the same gondola unit. Easy-to-carry cartons weigh 30 lbs. each and have handy perforated "windows" which consumers can lift to see the wood color.

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Stone Up Front

Manufactured building products providing the appeal of brick and stone at a fraction of the cost and weight are now available from Stucco Stone Products.

Manufactured from corrosion resistant, hot-dipped galvanized metal, Easy Arch features a durable satin finish which provides an ideal surface for adhesion of drywall com-

Hampton Plank is cut to 3" x 48" with milled tongue and groove construction that locks together. Two Darouet stvles. Jackson and Hartford 'tiles. are 12" x 12" x5/16" solid oak. dlue-down or self-stick versions are offered.

Do-it-yourselfers can install the thin brick and stone over any new or structurally sound surface, including wood, wallboard, block, brick, concrete and metal.

Cultured Brick offers colorfast, noncombustible durability in four colors with matching 90' corners.

Over 40 colors and textures of Cultured Stone in flat and corner pieces are available.

Llght Bob

A light-emitting plumb bob to eliminate guessing where the point will hit is new from Port Austin Level& Tool Manufacturing Co.

The Light Bob projects a l/16" dot which shows exactly where to mark. lt can be used outside in sunlight or even in darkened areas.

The 8" long,7 /8" in diameter tool weighs l2 oz. Two AA batteries power the unit.

A twist of the cap turns the light on. Unscrewing the pointed portion of the bob turns it into an emergency flashlight.