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NEW PR DUCTS and
Selected Soles Oids
Cugtom Wlndowe
Custom designed and custom made windows and louvers in nearly any size are now available from American Woodwork Specialty Co.
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Tree Pads
Swlng'n'Sell Dlrplay
Swinging door and panel displays for showcasing the maximum number of samples in a minimum amount of space are available from Multiplex.
Manufactured from pine, redwood and vinyl-clad wood, the windows come in nine styles. Fully ventilating redwood louvers are offered in seven styles, including round models up to 6 ft. in diameter.
Accessories include custom wood grilles and interior trim.
Double Duty Double Doors
Patio doors offering the strength ofsteel and the look ofwood are now available from Benchmark Doors.
A plastic tube-shaped wrap which snaps easily over the trunks ofyoung trees to protect them from damage by mowers and weed trimmers has been developed by Blackburn Manufacturing.
The high-impact plastic is said to expand as the tree grows.
Sturdy steel wings display full sheets of 4'x8'decorative paneling or pre-finished plywood, each wing holding two panels back to back. Units have a 20-wing, 4O-sample capacity.
Door merchandisers show up to 20 full-size doors of any width and standard 80" height. Rubber separators protect the doors against damage.
Free-standing and wall-mounted displays are offered.
Radon Defense
A new sealant system from Radon Shield, Inc., reportedly guards houses from the infiltration of radon gas.
The kit contains five I qt. tubes of sealant, I qt. of adhesive and I 50 ft. of closed cell foam joint filler. Only one kit is needed per home.
The shield must be used in conjunction with EPA ventilation requirements and applied at the time of new construction.
Rotating Roof Window
A pivot/vent roof window that can be opened without removing the inside screen is new from Roto Frank of America.
Manufactured from 24-gauge galvanized steel, Legend Vista Il doors have a l0-mil thick woodgrain coating, which may additionally be stained or painted.
The doors also feature polyurethane insulation, frostbreak threshold, high-tech weatherstripping and Low-E double insulated slass.
A gear-driven, chain-type crank, hand- or pole-operated, opens the window to a full 10.5 in. For easy cleaning, the screen slips offand the top-hinged window rotates 180".
Vision roof windows feature energy efficient argon filled Low-E glass, EPDM gaskets, a step-flashing system for weather tightness, attached screen and installed hardware. Five sizes are available.
Mahogany Door Merchandiser
Mahogany doors are now offered in free-standing display units from Pease Industries.
and temperature resistant Carver's Mill shutters use a simple drill-to-fit mounting system. They are 14" wide and come in sizes to frame window or door lengths from22" to 82", in a variety of colors.
Paint Brush Bench
Brush Caddy from Z-Best Products Co. slips easily onto the rim of a paint can to provide a resting area for small brushes.
A magnetic strip on top of the device is a resting place for 3" or smaller paint brushes, enabling the excess paint to drip back into the can.
Components include a
Exterior Shutter Bin
Exterior shutters from Pinckney Molded Plastics are now accompanied by a compact, full color merchandising display. Made of polystyrene, the weather
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Picture Perfect Octagonals
Leaded glass octagonal windows are now available from Monarch Mirror Door Co.

Scenic Security Door
Security doors in a rustic design are new from Joico Ornamental lron.
Offered in stationary and opening models, Octagons have unfinished pine frames, which may be painted or stained. Beveled or etched glass and patina lead or brass finish came are available.
Rough openings for fixed windows are 22" x22" and for operating windows 25-l/2" x 25-1/2".
Big Stowaway
A 17 gallon,. all purpose home storage box is new from Buckhorn lnc.
Molded of high strength industrial plastic, the containers feature attached lids and smooth, rounded edges. They are said to be waterproof and resistant to impact, mildew, splintering and rot.
Containers stack securely one on top ofthe other on shelving and nest one inside the other when empty.
Constructed with heavy duty wrought hinges, dual sweep expander, weather-stripped metal frame, header and heavy 2" frame, the doors have a pneumatic door closer, crash chain, l/8" tempered glass, electrostatic finish and solid brass handles.
Tubee-R-Ur
A full line of extruded Teflon tubing in annular and spiral convoluted. plain and spirally cut designs is new from M. M. Newman Corp.
The annular (true) and spiral convolutions come in l0 sizes ranging from 3/16" to l" l.l).. straight or split looml plain rods. tubes and spaghetti tubing from AW(i 2tt through l" with various wall thicknesses, and lleli-Tube spirally cut cable wrap from l/l6" to l" O.l).
Fagter Plaster
A new dry veneer coating, from l;lexi-Wall Systems for redecorating paneling, tile, block, waferboard, danraged plaster. plywood or similar walls and ceilings hides most wall flaws with little or no preparation.
A gypsum-coated fabric, Faster Plaster applies like wallpaper with water-based adhesive, yet it cures with the strength of plaster.
The product is said to offer fast installation, quick and easy clean-up, a Class "A" fire rating, no smoke generation and extremely low fire toxicity.
It comes in 45-lb. rolls 48" wide x l5 linear yards (20 square yards per rolls).
Famowood

is the PROtESSl0tlA['S Att PURP0SE PLASTIC
Boat builders, furniture makers, cabinet makers, etc. have found it the one sure answer to correcting wood defects, filling wood cracks, gouges, covering countersunk nails and screws.
Can be used under Fiber Glass ! :!.,2M .^- r^-^..,^^l !
Ready to use right out of the can, Famowood applies like putty- sticks like glue; dries quickly; won't shrink, and will not gum up sander. Waterproof and weatherproof when properly applied. u44
Ayailable in 16 matching ryoorl colors and white. BEVERLY
Tracklclr Shower Doorr
Trackless tub and shower doors have been introduced by Lyons lndustries.
The doors attach to the wall and fold out of the way. There is no track at the top or bottom to clean or trip over.
The doors are made from a polycarbonate that is lighter yet stronger than glass and reportedly will not shatter. They come in white, almond or black trim with bronze or clear panels. Mounting brackets are available in white, almond, silver or gold.
Tub doors accommodate door openings from 54-l /2" to 59" wide and shower doors fit openings from 27" to 48" wide.
Wallcovering Trimmer
A combination wallcovering trim tool from Hyde Manufacturing combines a triangular trim guide with a snap-off utility knife, allowing cutting and trimming with one tool.
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Made of high-impact, wear-resistant plastic, the lightweight tool's blade is extended for cutting into corners. The stainless steel cutting edge with engraved English calibrations assure straight, accurate measurements.
The snap-off knife with 13 sharp points per blade fits conveniently in the built-in knife holder. The blade is retractable with a two-piece positive lock and built-in blade breaker to prevent accidental cuts.
Sensible Fencing
A colored composite, weather resistant fence system is new from All Weather Fence Inc.
The system uses an inner-channel, reinforced 2" x 6" rail and a 5 ft. high heavy-walled square post. Three and four-rail designs are offered.
shows how the product's flexible, co-extruded flashing system hugs a roof deck for a watertight seal and routes water away from the unit through multiple systems of built-in water diverter channels.
Customers can lift the integral flange to see how the skylight is fastened to the roof by l0 screwdown metal brackets, while the unit rests completely on the roof deck.
The Plate Show
A solid wood plate rack for displaying dinner, cookware and craft items has been introduced bv Lundia.
Its vinyl core is co-extruded with a capstock layer of a weatherable, impact-resistant engineering plastic. The fence reportedly also is impervious to moisture, requires no painting, and will not rust, rot or splinter. The fencing is ideal for equine and agricultural uses.
Moisture Meter
An electronic moisture detector with soft rubber pads on its base to prevent scratching or damaging the tested surface is new from Tramex. The compact device has three scales of sensitivity calibrated for moisture detection in most building materials, including timber, plaster, sheetrock, brick and tile.
Reach For The Sky
A new display that encourages hands-on inspection of factory-assembled, self-flashing skylights is now available from Wasco Products. The elite Skywindow display
The 87" high x 48" wide x 18" deep merchandiser features a partially-shingled appearance, signage and two literature holders.
On Guard
A point of purchase display is now available for Palm Beach Plastic's line of high impact, non-yellowing polycarbonate plastic corner guards.
The merchandiser showcases 36 heavy duty Q/4" x3/4"),36 self-adhesive (3/4" x 3/4") and 12 commercial (l-l/8" x l-ll8") corner guards.
o TPl, SPIB, AWPB, UL quality programs o Lumber, timber & plywood treating o TSO available o 4 million ft, in stock o Distribution from Rockies to East Coast o Dallas distribution center and rail yard o Company trucks & rail shipments o 40 acre mill site oTwin 80' cylinders o Chipmill, sawmill, chip & canter o 12 acre rail yard o Planing mill & reman, o Steam kilns & co-gen.

The merchandiser is the latest in a series of retail displays for gift and houseware products.
Sink Trap Door
A revolutionary J trap eliminating the worry of dropping valuables and other objects down the sink drain has been introduced by View-Eze Co.
Constructed ofspace age, durable copolymer plastic, transparent Katchtrap allows continuous flow of water while catching objects in its detachable bottom bowl.