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Bladct Of Tlmc

A saw blade clock that looks real enough to cut wood is new from Universal hoducts Co.

Car Top Carriers

Disposable car top carriers from H&J Sales are easily assembled and secured to tote loads of up to 400 lbs. per set.

The Load Protectors' wax coating prevents possible damage to car tops. The sheets are folded along scored lines, secured into shape by inserting lock tabs into two slots and placed across the car roof.

They can be customized with a comPany name.

Spring-Frce Subflooring

Comply, reportedly the strongest and stiffest of manufactured wood subflooring products, has been especially engineered by Oregon Strand Board for I-beam floor systems to overcome flex and springiness, the potential drawbacks of I-beam flooring.

Made of two layers of wood fiber sandwiched between three layers of Douglas fir veneer, Comply subflooring is manufactured under intense heat and pressure using exteriorgrade resins and is guaranteed not to delaminate. It has a solid core and is moisture resistant.

Tall Triple Hung

, ThenewMagnumTripleHungwindow from Marvin Windows combines the stylish designs of Thomas Jeffercon's era with the latest high performance features.

The tall, elegant window has three vertical sashes, with a counterbalance system to allow the top and the bottom sash to operate simultaneously for excellent circulation. Each sash counterbalances the other, eliminatingthe need for springs or balances.

Counterbalance hardware for the

Made from lightweight styrene plastic, the clock weighs just l0 oz. The silver clock face is manufactured using a computerized router to ensure exact replication of each blade.

The dial features large I l/16" numbers, silkscreened in black ink for hish visibi lity. The superior accuracy quai" movement operates on one AA battery.

Exemplary Entry

The Gladiator, a reliable construction grade metal door at a reasonable price, is now available from Challenge.

Armed with 26 gauge galvanized steel over kiln-dried wood stiles and rails, it has an environmentally safe polystyrene core, which maintains its R-value over time. The solid wood stiles and rails provide a complete thermal break between interior and exterior surfaces, and a durable thermoplastic rubber bottom sweep ensures an efficient weather seal.

A coat of epoxy primer on the interior surface adds a quality bonding base and two coats of baked-on enamel primer give the exterior strong rust and corrosion resistance.

Available in a six-panel or flush design, the door comes in widths of 3I-314" or35-314" andalength of '79".

upper and lower sash is concealed in attractive vinyl tracks along the edges of the jambs. Both upper-and lower sashes glide smoothly in the tracks, tilt into the room for cleaning or can be completely removed from the tracks. The stationary center sash is removable by disengaging two throw bolts. Constructed of ponderosa pine, the windows feature energy efficient 3/4" ins_ulating glass and weatherstripping at the header, both checkrails andiiong the bottom sash.

Long Lasting Lighting

Economy adapter units for converting existing incandescent fixtures to energy efficient compact fluorescent lighting are new from Prolight.

Free Additional Inforiviation

on any product in this section is available by writing 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca.92660. Or call(7L4) 852-1,990 or FAX 774-852-0231. Requests will be forwarded to the manufacfurer. Please list product(s), issue and page number:

Fiveto22 watt adapters can replace 25 to 75 watt incandescents for up to 80% energy savings. Incandescents last an average of 750 to l,(XX) hours, while compact fl uorescents last 1 0,000 hours.

The easy-to-install adapters come in varying sizes to accommodate almost any incandescent socket and fixture in the house.

Faster Fluxer

A fast, efficient way to precisely apply silver brazing flux is now available from Superior Flux & Manufacturing Co.

The applicator bottle contains flux in slurry form. After the bottle is shaken, the flux can be squeezed onto the parts to be brazed, eliminating the use of flux brushes. A tight seal prevents the flux slurry from drying out.

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Gas Detective

A residential, trailer home and RV gas detector and alarm system for use with gas-operated appliances is new from Anchor Scientific.

Gas Alert sounds an 85 decibel alarm when propane, butane or natural gas is detected at 25 % of the lowest explosive level, reducing the risk offires, explosions or injuries due to gas leakage and accumulation of gas in enclosed areas.

space for drying equipment, the line features smooth, vinyl-coated steel construction that will not snag clothes or rust.

The general purpose fluxer is applicablefor9O% of all silverbrazing jobs, on all ferrous and nonferrous base metals except aluminum.

Dry & Fold

A line of three Dri-It indoor metal laundry dryers has been introduced by Seymour Housewares.

Designed for those with limited

The top model offers 79 ft. of drying space and folds flat for easy storage. Anotherhas 57 ft. of drying space, and a third model works as an over-the-tubdryer for sweaters, socks, towels, hose and delicate laundry.

Hang Ups

Hook-Ups! adjustable picture hangers from Stuart Industries level pictures with a touch of a finger.

For use with wood and metal frames, the hangers work with standard wall fasteners and hold up to 100 lbs.

The device plugs into any standard AC wall socket or can be wired directly into the RV DC system. A green light confirms that the alarm is powered.

Tllc Rack

A ceramic tile merchandising system using pallct racks is now available from StileS.

Included are a complete sclection of sales and consumer support literature and point-of-purchase graphics, including full color room scene photographs of completed installations.

netry, automotive trim, leather and metal is ncw from Bostik.

such as wood, metal, particleboard, dccorative laminates and somc plastics, forming perrnanent, waterproof bonds to non-poroui surfaces.

It comes in 24 fl. oz. containers.

Many Shadcs ol Scalant

An acrylic-based sealant in 30 colors to match the most popular plastic laminates is new from Unika Color Products Ltd.

Easy-to-use ColorSealant provides a flexible, waterproof seal for tongueand-groove paneling in wet areas, laminated window sills and between worktops and tiling. It is said to bond securely to tiles, natural stone, wood, concrete and most surfacing materials.

Touch dry witlin 30 minutes of application, the sealant reportedly is mildew resistant.

Single-fired glazed ceramic tiles come in 6", 8" and 12" sizes in a variety of colors and textures.

Quick Tack

A fast-acting, high strength aerosol adhesive that bonds substrates including high-pressure laminates for cabi-

Non-chlorofl uorocarbon Super Tak Contact Type adhesive bonds in about one minute. A three-way adjustable spray valve allows for consistent coverage, while heat resistance up to l80o ensures reliable assembly. It reportedly does not emit harmful fumes and no special set-up or clean-up measures are necessary.

The adhesive is designed for dualsurface bonding of dissimilar materials

ASunbelt Material Handling

Elever supported buildings and "T' sheds for the lumber Canada.

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designs, engineers, and erecls cantiindustry in all areas of the U.S. and

.Saving labor and eliminating weather damaged lumber .Properly handling and storing LVL, PSL, and lJoist .lncreasing storage capacity and product access .Better customer service lhrough etlicient yard organization

Call or write Alan Darnell today lor complete information on these and all our other storage systems.

Sunbelt Materlal Handllng Co.

10927 Crabapple Rd., Suite 101, Roswell, GA 30075

PH: (404) 587-s933 FAX: (404) s87-073s 4*tH=RsAr.Es

FM: 503-684-7906

1 -800-UB-LMBR (552-5627) In Oregon 503-620-5847 8858 S.W. Center Ct., Tigard, OR97223 P.O. Box 23955, Tigard, Oregon 97281-3955

Specializing in Western Softwood Boards & Clears

For alt of your finish lumber, from one-half of a truckload to a trainload, just dial...

1.8OO.LJB.LMBR FAX (s03) 684-7e06

Broker: Louie Buschbacher, Jock Voelzke, Jr., Ken Zyvoloski, Dick Warren

Office Manager: Carla Renick

Dust-free Sander

The Sand&Kleen drywall sanding tool from Magna Indust-ries automati-cally vacuums drywall sanding debris as you sand.

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The tool combines a traditional drvwall hand sander with a unique sucti6n surface which pulls more than 9O% of the sanding debris through a 12-ft. hose to a filter where it is captured and suspended in water.

The tool reportedly eliminates the need for face masks or respirators while sanding.

Feafurcd Columns

Finished architectural columns for interior or exterior applications are now available from Outwater Plastics.

Yearround Gardening

An affordable 10' x 10' hobby greenhouse made of high tech aluminum has been introduced by Admark Group.

The Yardner Greenhouse kit provides 100sq. ft. of growingspaceunder a 7-ft. ceiling. Long lasting materials include an all-aluminum frame, UVsafe vinyl cover, six314" schedule 40 pvc pipes for the roofribs and a heavy duty storm door. It also has its own ventilating system and thermostat.

The greenhouse, which can be assembled by two people in less than a day, enables weekendgardeners to start their own bedding plants, grow expensive perennials and nursery stock from seed and save houseplants from year to Year.

Made from polystyrene, the columns come in many sizes and designs, including fluted, tapered and spiral. They resemble plaster columns, but reportedly are lighter, stronger, and easier and faster to install. They are manufactured with resins that have been treated for fire retardancy.

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Bar coded 1/4" OSB panels are now available from Norbord Industries with the quolity, dependobility ond service you con rely upon for

Coded labels will be affixed to the surface of each 4x8 ft panel.

I Aluminum Window Screening

I Fibergloss Window Screening

I Fibergloss Potio Screening

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Aluminum screening r Conugoled Drolnoge Plpe r Culveil Plpc Slotted, Solld. or Septlc-Leoch Bed Styles

Droln Plpe4" or 6" Sold In l0 tt, lengths or rolls

Culvert Plpe8" to24" Comes In 20 ft, lengths

Crumpler Plastic PIpe, Inc.

Post Otfice Box 68 Roseboro, NC 28382 Forthe

Hbher Residential SitlirU Use In The'q)s

Residential siding usc will increase during the decade along with the numberandsizcs of single family homesbuilt and all-time high repair and remodeling expenditures.

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George Carter & Affiliates in a 1992 update to a 1978 residential siding survey predicts every year between 1992 and 2001, except 1994 and 1998, will exceed the 3.58 billion sq. ft. benchmark of high use in 1986. Siding demand for room additions, full residings, gar,age additions and other R&R uses will range between 2.5 BSF and 2.8 BSF. Wood sidings will decline in new construction. Hard-

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DELTA CEDAR PRODUCTS, LTD. Vancouver. B.C. r----Phone (604) 583-3818 Fax (60a) 583-3813 <P

U.S. Mail Address: P.O. Box 565. Pt. Roberts. Wa. 98281

BOWIE.SIMS.PRANGE TREATING CORP. Manufacturers of Pressure Treated Wood Products P.O. Box 819089. Dallas. Tx. 75381 (800) 822-831 5 board will los e 5 %,falhngto about |4% ; cedar and plywood, 2%-3% by 2001. OSB siding, on the otherhand, will likely double its market share by 2001, rising as high as 19%, the study reveals.

Vinyl sidings volume use will double, but its share of the new construction will increase only 4%. For repair and remodeling, vinyl use will grow to 57%. Hardboard, cedar and plywood will each lose R&R market share rnthe 3% -4% range. Aluminum will have lessthan2% of the market by the end of the decade. OSB siding will have the fastest growth rate among repair and remodeling products, probably quadrupling.

Toil-Free Calls

Henderson, Black & Greene has introduced a new lead generation program designed to link end users of columns, entrance features and mantels directly with the dealer. Sort of a call-em for columns.

Normally, homeowners or building professionals notice a product in a newspaper or magazine article or advertisement and call the manufacturer. The manufacturer will say he can't sell it to them and may pass on the number of the nearest wholesaler. The wholesaler in turn says they have to go to a retailer.

"We try to shorten the loop," said HB&G's Ted Cadson. "We don't want two people telling them 'no."' Now consumers can call HB&G's Column Connection, give their zip code and, through its database, immediately receive the names, addresses and sales contacts at the nearest stocking dealers. The retailers and wholesalers are also alerted of the lead.

Moulding Firm Offers Display Advice

When a retailer wonders about return on investment for displays, Rocky Abell, Randolph-Bundy, Norfolk, Va., advises considering showroom or floor space available and current items displayed.

"I've had occasion to point out that a mop and broom rack taking up 2 to 3 sq. ft. could be moved to the back with business better served by a product with greater return on investment," he says.

He uses Woodfold accordion door/room dividers as an example. "With benefits and features surpassing other types on the market, this product has many residential and commercial applications," he notes. "Even though it is not sold every week, there's great gross profit when it is sold. You can sell one good size door/room divider and generate the same gross profit dollars as for a truckload of interiorhollow core lauan door units."

Abell emphasizes his point with the following anecdote. "A man had two bones for his three dogs. Two dogs fought overonebone (thehollow core lauanmarket as we know it?) while the third ate the second bone."

"When you invest in a nice, workable display such as Woodfold offers, you tie in with great service, specialized products, fine workmanship and an easily obtainable bone," he concludes.