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Approach The Bar

A load bar for doors. windows and sashes that adjusts from 86" to I 16" is available from MW Supply.

The l.75"xl I gauge steel brace rod adjusts at the push of a button and features ends that won't pop out of the trailer's "F' track.

The bar is available in round or square models.

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Bamboo Floors Are Yours

Bamboo flooring that reportedly won't contract or expand with temperature changes is available from California Bamboo Floorins Co.

Shim Dandy

A prescored shim that snaps off at any point is new from Earhart Technologies.

In addition to being consistent and predictable with each use, EZ-Shim is made from recycled polystyrene and reportedly will not compress.

Once the product is placed in its desired position, the excess part can be hammered off.

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The product is available in natural or carbonized amber and comes in 36"x3-l/2"x5l8" planks to cover 1722 sq. ft.

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Wrap Star

A non-woven, non-perforated housewrap that resists moisture and air is new from Tenneco Buildins Products.

tenderized 1142" thick.2'x8' and 4'x8' veneers come in 40 different wood species and are permanently bonded under heat and pressure to a paper backing that binds them to the surface, ensuring a firm bond.

The edging comes in finger-jointed and butt-jointed 250' and 500'fine on ony New Product is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the inside bock cover ond sending the form to New Products Editor FAX to 949-852-0231, by E-moil to ddelvol@ioc.net, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch, Ct.92660, or by colling (949) 852-r eeo.

Amowrap-Ultra features a crosslaminated polypropylene backing and has a perm rating of48.

The product installs behind wood, plastic and aluminum siding, brick, stone, masonry and concrete and comes in 9'x150' and 9'x100'rolls.

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Wood Veneer Sheets/Edging

Wood veneer sheets and edging are new from Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc.

The book matched. sanded and sanded, stainable continuous rolls and is produced in 7/8" fleece backed, 1 3/1 6" preglued and ll2" -l -l /2" sizes. Both products have peel and stick adhesive backings.

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Screen Test

Retractable door and window screens that absorb most impacts without tearing. deforming or sagging are available from Phantom Manufacturing.

At 10 lbs. per unit, the all-weather product is comprised of extruded aluminum components with baked enam- el finish and comes in six colors with matching nylon end caps.

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Panel Harnesses Sun's Rays

Louisiana-Pacific has introduced a radiant barrier structural panel that installs like roof sheathing and reportedly helps reduce attic temperatures.

and comes in l/2 pint to 55 gallon drum sizes.

Gloss, semi-gloss and tint base stains are also available.

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This Crane Reigns

A truck-mounted crane that lifts wallboard up to 266,000 lbs. has been introduced by Fascan International.

Model F380SE.24 has a maximum horizontal reach of 76' and an unloaded tip height of 90'.

The unit features cat trackins devices, load-sensing damper valvesl joystick controls, three foot-operated controls and radio-remote control.

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Laminated onto OSB or plywood structural panels, TechShield is Kraft paper-backed, perforated aluminum that provides a barrier against the sun's heat.

The product comes in 4'x8' panels in varying thicknesses and can be used as wall sheathing to block heat transfer into the home from the wall assembly.

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What Are You Stairing At?

A folding, steel stairwell access platform is new from LewSan Co. StairMate is fully adjustable and

Adios To Squeaks & Sags

E&E Consumer Products has introduced three plate systems that reportedly rid sub-floors and floorboards of squeaks, sags, dips, weak spots and seam pops.

Sag-, Squeak-, and Seam-Ender utilize anchor plates and brackets plus various sized nuts and bolts to solve sub-flooring problems.

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Insulating Foam Sweet Home

A non-shrink, environmentally safe, polyicynene expanding foam that cures in 20 seconds is new from Icynene.

Icynene Insulation System reportedly reduces air moisture in walls and controls air leakage.

The non-sag, non-molding product is Class 1 fire rated and can be injected into a closed cavity.

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Shutter Up

Injection molded, single-piece shutters with raised-panel or open louvered designs, are new from Cellwood.

Premiere models have a 16" width and come in a woodsrain finish. 1 -"---' can be used with all ladders up to a maximum height of 6 meters.

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Knights In Wood Satin

Deft, Inc. has added a new satin sheen finish to its line ofbrushing lacquers.

Clear and non-yellowing, the product enhances interior wood surfaces with a deep, rich finish and reportedly resists most household spills.

Self-leveling, it requires no sanding between coats, dries in 30 minutes

Shutters are offered in 14 different lengths, in l0 colors, plus quarter radius and transom top extensions.

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Trowels For Southpaws

A line of left-handed notched trowels, each one affixed with an 11"x4l12" blade, has been introduced by Marshalltown Trowel Co.

The trowels come in l0 models with varying configurations of square, oval, "V" and "U" notches.

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Stick With Me, Skid

Leon's Manufacturing Co. has introduced a mini-skid with singlehanded steering, self-leveling arms and parallel lifi.

Ramrod Taskmaster has an electric start and four-wheel hydrostatic drive, with choice of a gas, diesel or propane engine.

The unit can lift un to 900 lbs. and can be affixed with a 30" oallet fork that adjusts to a maximum i0" wiatn.

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El Postino

A two-piece, snap-together PVC system for protecting 4x4 wood posts up to 9'tall is new from Architectural Products.

PVC Post Covers come in white. almond or gray to protect interior and exterior structural or decorative applications.

Trim Collar is for floors and ceil- ings and Cap covers shorter installations.

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No Flash In The Pan

A flexible, rubberized, weatherresistant barrier that protects against water, air and moisture infiltration has been introduced by Grace Construc-

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