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A"Maze"ing Collated Nails

Maze Nails' double hot-dipped zinc-coated nails are plastic collated in 20' sticks for use in manv nailers.

manual disk brakes and pinion steering. It has a 20" turning radius; 36' side-discharge cutting deck, and a manual attachment lift.

A l0-cu. ft. dump cart andmulching and side discharge mowing decks are optional.

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Adjustable Racking System

An adjustable racking system has been introduced by Hodge Mfg. Co. Designed to decrease stocking time, the Gravity Flow Rack system comes in either a 48"-wide bv 49- ll2"-deep by 84"-high stationary unit with five adjustable shelves or a 36"wide by 49-112"-deep by 60"-high mobile unit with three adjustable shelves and a locking foot pedal. Plastic bins are for displaying small or loose products, and an addon unit is available.

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Silent Batts

An acoustic product from OwensCorning controls household noise by absorbing sound that travels between interior walls, ceilings and floors.

The collated nails provide quicker installation with a pneumatic tool, and reportedly provide long, trouble-free nail life on a variety of exterior decking and siding applications. The special plastic collated material minimizes ugly "flagging" of plastic under the nail head.

Also available are stainless steel siding and decking nails in 20" sticks for more highly corrosive applications.

Maze's pressure treated lumber and box nails are packed in handy, colorfully labeled cartons with full information on compatible nailers, and an actual-size nail illustration.

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Mighty Lawn Gare

The 13-hp Troy-Bilt lawn tractor has a five-speed manual gear drive,

Six Decorative Gazebos

A decorative western cedar gazebo collection is available from Handy Home Products.

The round-shaped Sienna has a two-tiered roof, louvered cupola, copper-colored roof ridges and sculptured spindles, brackets and rafters. It comes in two sizes: 12'1" diameter (10 sides) and l4'5" diameter (12 sides).

The round-shaped Florence comes in three sizes: 9'9" diameter (eight sides), l2'1" diameter (10 sides) and l4'5" diameter (12 sides).

Square-shaped Monterey gazebos have bronze-colored acrylic skylights in sizes of 7'7"x7'7", 7'7"x1 l'3", and I l'3"x1l'3".

Designed with a decorative roof cap, Bayside gazebos are available in l0'or 12'diameter.

Oceanside and Sundowner gazebos come in three sizes: l0', 12' and l4', and 8'x8', 8'xll' and ll'xll', respec-

For use between studs, the 3-lnthick by 15"-wide by 93"-long QuieZone Acoustic Batts come l6 per package, totaling 155 sq. ft., and are pink paper-faced with flanges

Circle N0.204 on p.38 tively. Both feature a cedar-framed acrylic door with hardware and bypass sliding tinted acrylic windows. Available options for the gazebos include screen panels and doon, cedar deck flooring, decorative cupolas and weathervanes.

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Swing Trio

A three-piece swing set from Leisure Life Inc. has a 7' A-frame. 5' contoured swing and an adjustable canopy.

on any product in this section is available by circling the corresponding Reader Service number on page 38 and sending the form to Building Products Digest, either by FAX 714-852-0231, by mail to 45OO Campus Dr., Ste. 4BO, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660, or just call us at (714) 8521990.

Available as nail-up panels for wall and ceiling applications or lay-in panels for suspended ceiling systems, Ornametal panels are made of lighr weight steel and are coated with a baked-on white finish.

Cornice molding is also available.

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The swing has rope locks for height adjustment and leg support while eliminating knot-tying. The slings are made of acrylic, olefin textilene fabric and come in two colors for each fabric.

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Fine-Textured Pine Moulding

A line of fine-textured pine moulding products is new from New South. Prepared with solid primers specially designed to provide a smooth, textured finish. CarolinaPrime moulding is ready to install and finish.

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Stylish Ceiling & Wall Panels

Victorian-style ceiling and wall stamped metal panels have been introduced by Chicago Metallic Corp.

Outdoor Storage Building

A storage building is new from Handy Home Products.

Available in four sizes (10'x8', l0'x12', 10'x16' and 10'x20') through

Prime Cedar Siding

Tighrknot western red cedar siding from Skookum Lumber Co. has a factory-applied oil-based primer on the front, back and edges.

the use of 4' extenders with preassembled trusses, the 8'-tall, barnstyled, Oxford storage building features 4" siding with pine trim; a 6'x6' door, and comes as a complete, precut, ready-to-assemble kit with the necessary hardware and an assembly video.

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Unique Round-Head Nails

A true round-head common nail has been introduced by Senco Products, Inc.

For use in the SN65C framing nailer, the nail's coating temporarily liquifies from high-velocity friction, reducing wood splitting. When the nail's coating dries, it fuses the fastener to the wood fibers.

The nails are available in three sizes: 2-112", 3" and 3-112"

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Stepsaver siding is coated with Olympic alkyd-oil lo-sheen primer, and claims a 60Vo labor savings over field priming. The siding is dried to a 12% moisture content before priming to ensure maximum paint adhesion.

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Durable Roofing Shingles

A heavyweight roofing shingle is available from The Celotex Corp. Constructed of two-ply fiberglass, the shingle is double laminated with extra thick tabs.

Special colored granules help protect it from fires, flying sparks and wind-blown embers.

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Sign On The Electronic Line

A transparent electronic signature pad from PenWare, Inc. eliminates the need for paper receipts in pointof-sale systems.

Designed to work on DOS/TVindows 95 and Windows NT, the PenWare 2000 connects to PCcompatible point-of-sale systems so customers sign directly on a transparent digitized pad with a detached, non-electronic stvlus.

tion, Softdesk Pro Builder 3-D enables users to create construction documents in plan, elevation or 3-D vlews.

For use on Windows 95 or NT, it comes in five separate modules: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, estimating, and kitchen and bath.

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Luxurious Whirlpool Bath

A diamond-shaped, whirlpoolstyled bath with two neck jets and a rotating foot jet has been introduced by Pearl Baths, Inc.

The 84"-long, 46"-wide and 23ll2"-deep Trillium bath holds from 60 to 95 gallons of water. The tub shell is made of high-gloss acrylic with fiberglass laminate reinforcement, and the

The 7"x6" signature pad weighs 1 lb. and has a resolution of 1024x1024 for capturing data.

Up to 200 signatures and related data can be temporarily stored on the system for convenient retrieval by the system as needed.

Options include a magnetic strip reader for credit/debit card processing, and P.I.N. number entry.

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Builder Software

Three-dimensional construction software has been introduced by Softdesk, Inc.

Designed to make it easy for builders to communicate with clients, to use existing plans on the PC, and to progress from concept to construc- tub base is encapsulated foam for a solid. no-flex bottom. It has an integral fill spout molded onto the whirlpool, a drain/overflow, a sculptured seat, an armrest and a solid cast brass handrail.

Available in 32 colors with four colors of bath hardware, it comes equipped with a l-hp multi-speed pump, a two-button operating panel, a concealed compartment for storing brass valves and a convenient handheld spray.

Mood lights and brass hardware are optional.

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Velcro Dispenser Box

Velcro sticky back tape is now available from Velcro USA Inc. in trial-size strips, packaged in a new gravity dispenser box for merchandisIng.

Packaged in l"x2-112" strips, 144 units fit each gravity dispenser.

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Strong, Straight Soflit

A new vinyl sofFrt, said to be the straightest, strongest product of its type, is available from CertainTeed Co.p.

The .046" Ironmax panel reportedly will not sag or cup. The steep angle of the l-beam adds lateral and vertical rigidity and strenglh, while is locking system provides maximum vinyl-to-vinyl contact for secure application.

It installs to surfaces with less nailing, has a double 5" design and 5/8"profile height, comes in I I colors, and doesn't need painting.

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