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West Coast Decking

A line of Pacific Coast kiln-dried decking in a complete range of dimensional sizes in clear and knotty grades has been introduced by Northwest Forest Products.

Pacific Coast Cypress (also called Alaskan yellow cedar) is free of splinters and toxic chemicals and is known for its uniform grain, yellow color and

Structural Panel Alternative

J.M. Huber Com. has a new structural panel that offers an alternative to olvwood. 'AdvanTech flooring is guaranteed not to require sanding due to moisture absorption and comes with a 50-year limited warranty.

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New Manufactured Timber

A manufactured timber product that can be used as a straight substitute for solid sawn heavy timbers is new from Willamette Industries, Inc.

E-Z Timber is manufactured in nominal lumber sizes and graded to No. I and Select Structural grades per West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau Grading Standard #17 for certified glued lumber.

Stocked at the mill in two-foot increments from 12'to 32', the product is graded to and has identical design values as solid lumber grades. Its manufacturing process is similar to glue-laminated beams.

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The decking is available in nominal sizes of 2x4,2x6,5/4x6 and 4x4, and in 2x2 baluster stock.

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Going On A Bender

Epic Plastics has a new recycled, non-toxic plastic for use in landscape edging.

Waterproof and termite proof, the product retains its redwood brown color and never needs painting.

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2-Way Radio With Lock Out

A new two-way radio from Global Wireless features user-selectable scan modes to lock out busy channels.

Bend-a-Board can be bent tisht curves to fit around tree liies or to define flower beds, where landscapers use redwood der board.

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The Vertex VX-10 is similar in size to a deck of cards, and its 5 watts (full powered) can handle digital and analog private lines. The radio is equipped with an automatic receive and transmit battery save and is available in VHF and UHF models.

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This Base Goes Mobile

A universal mobile base for light to medium duty woodworking machines or shop accessories has been introduced by HTC Products.

The HTC-2000 Complete Universal Mobile Base expands from l2"xl2" to 36"x36" square or to a 2O"x52" rectangular configuration. It features four-wheel stability and a cam action lift lever.

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This Suit Rains

A three-piece rain suit which keeps its wearer dry and comfortable is new from tic suspenders with plastic snaps and detachable hood.

The suit is available in yellow or green camouflase.

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Speedv 'Stair Stringers

- An engineered wood alternative to notched 2xl2 stair construction has been introduced by Building Components Manufacturing Inc.

The Easy Riser Engineered Stair Stringer System is code approved and requires no cutting. According to the manufacturer, components can be attached to a 2x6 or 2x8 stringer to make stairs stronger, faster and adiustable.

Beam Me Up

Glulam beams manufactured from kiln-dried Douglas fir are new from Stimson Lumber Co.

Laminated beams are commonly stocked in 48', 60', and 66' lengths and can be cut into desired sizes to accommodate builders' needs.

The beams are completely reversible, so either edge may be placed up.

I-joist compatible beams, which are the same depth as I-joists, are also available.

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Interior and exterior versions are available and no vertical backing or attachment to sidewalls is required.

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This Roof's Got Metal

A new line of standing seam metal roofing products is available from Consolidated Metals of Florida.

For Ladies Only

A line of lawn and garden tools specially designed for women has been introduced by UnionTools.

of a co-extruded thermoplastic framing material and resins which provide superior color retention and weatherability.

The line consists of five profiles in a variety of metals, allowing different combinations of appearance and durability for virtually every roofing application.

A choice of 15 standard colors and eight premium colors with five different profiles to fit any architectural style is offered.

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On Your Mark

ArJan USA, Ltd. has introduced a precision hole marking tool which can leave a mark on any type of surface.

The Drillmark is self-centering and will extend through a hole as long as 2" and a diameter as small as 5132.

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The long- and short-handled tools are smaller and lighter in weight than traditional tools and feature slimmer handles.

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Window ot Opportunity

Complast, Inc. has introduced a complete line of window systems developed from an ABS/ASA composite.

The Compozit Collection is made

The collection is available in white, earthtone, sierratone, brown and two interior woodgrain colors.

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A Not-So-Sticky Situation

Devcon Consumer Products has released a new epoxy wood repair product that repairs cracks, chips, breaks and gouges in furniture and other wood surfaces, wet or dry.

The Epoxy Wood Stik combines epoxy resin and hardener in a unique putty stick that makes it easier to judge how much is needed. Its solid form means there is no mess to clean up.

Plastic packaged to ensure proper storage, the putty can be sanded, painted or stained as soon as it hardens. Once fully cured, the repair can be handledjust like wood, even cut or drilled.

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Eco-Friendly Mastic Remover

An environmentally-friendly, selfcontaining Thixotropic solvent for use in removing asbestos-based mastic is new from National Interchem Corp.

Whether sprayed or brushed on as a liquid, Mast-Ex lands as a gel, inhibiting exposure to asbestos particles. Once applied, the mastic is safely removed by brushing and flushing with water.

The product can be used on cracked and separated floors and on vertical surfaces such as baseboards and chillers.

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Repairing The Asphalt Jungle

A neoprene patch that repairs cracks in asphalt surfaces and roofing has been introduced by Garon Products, Inc.

Flexon stands up to expansion. contraction, and structural stress and requires no heating or mixing.

Turning Ot The Screwdriver

A heavily-insulated screwdriver which allegedly provides safety for working on live AC circuits up to 1000 volts is new from Facom.

The Ergotwist features a spherical handle that protects the palm of the hand and provides greater tightening power because of its increased tuming ability.

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What The Hack

A bi-metal hacksaw blade with precision ground high-speed steel teeth for faster cutting and longer blade life is new from L.S. Starrett.

Bi-Metal Ground Teeth Hacksaw Blades come in l0"xll2"xll4" (18 or 24 teeth per inch) and l2"xU2"xU4" (14, 18, 24, and 32 teeth per inch) sizes.

Once applied, the product elongates up to 2507o and cures in 7 to l0 days to a rubber-like membrane that is ready to paint.

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