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ratios of prime pigments, it is blended to retain its appearance while protecting from the elements.

Elegance, an interior house paint, is said to guarantee one coat coverage and to stand up to abrasion, scrubbing and prolonged high moisture conditions. lt is available in latex flat and latex semi-gloss.

Both lines can be custom mixed.

Computer Work Station

American Forest Products Co. has introduced its newest computer stand and bench in its Encore line of readyto-assemble and finish furniture.

The stand olfers computer users ample, yet compact workspace including two shelves for computer keyboard, monitor and disk drive set-up.

Bay Window Package

Noranda Building Products Company has a new casement bay window incorporatcd with a roofing system.

The roofing set includes a crown roof. knee brackets, and head and seat boards. The unit is offered in seven sizes.

The windows can be triple-glazed and ordcred in either white or bronze electrostatic paint finishes.

Ultimate Put Away

The new Closet Maid sliding basket system by Clairson International offers a solution to storage space problems in small homes.

The vinyl-coated baskets with frames can be stacked or placed side by side to provide drawer space in closets or general storage areas.

Basket rims measuring 13'xl9', l6'x19 " and 19'tl9" each are available in depths of 3 5/8 ",'7 l/2" and ll l/4", front and side entry.

Made of extra thick-cut western pine, the furniture features contemporary rounded corners and eased edges. Both pieces are precision grooved and predrilled for reportedly easy assembly.

The stand and bench come in a kit with everything necessary for complete assembly, including hardware, glue and easy-to-follow instructions.

Energy Saver Airbox

Lennox Industries Inc. has introduced a new model of the HSl4 twospeed condensing unit, the Power Saver, which has a seasonal energy efficiency ratio of 15.0. Reportedly, the unit is more efficient than any residential unit presently rated in the AirConditioning and Refrigeration Institute directory.

Choose Your House Color

Zynolyte Products Co. has introduced two new exterior and interior house and trim paint lines.

Defender is designed to withstand severe weather conditions and is available in latex flat, latex semi-gloss and latex high-gloss. Formulated with top quality resins, combined with high

It is available in 3, 4 and 5 ton capacities for residential or light commercial applications. A variety of indoor evaporator units can be matched with the Power Saver for upflow, downflow or horizontal use. The U.L. listed unit has been tested and rated according to Department of Energy standards. Its efficiency is due to its two-speed compressor which automatically shifts speeds to match cooling demands.

Designed to provide dehumidification only when necessary, it sets the evaporator coil temperature above or below dew point. The large U-shaped condenser coil is constructed of copper tubing and aluminum fins.

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From Sunrise To Sunset

Morning Sun and Midnight Sun entry doors by E.A. Nord Co. feature a leaded glass round insert almost 2 ft. in diameter.

Made of western hemlock, the doors are designed in turn-of-the-century Victorian style with clean cut contemporary lines. The leaded glass inserts are framed by curved rails and raised panels.

The leaded glass in the Morning Sun is fashioned of clear glue-chip glass. The Midnight Sun is similar with accents of deep ruby red.

The doors are said to be easy to install in both remodeling and new construction projects.

Don't Leave Home Without lt

A new sliding patio screen door featuring a high-tensile extruded aluminum security grille has been introduced by Juralco.

Made of a heavy duty mesh which cannot easily be bent or cut, the screen door provides strong protection.

Dayliter Roof-lights, they come in two weather tight sections, one for handling and one to permit installation from within the house.

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Thedoor is available in two models. One is engineered to fit on the existing screen door track while the other must be retrofitted to the outside of the entrance. Both models feature a double-cylinder deadbolt security lock along with stainless steel rollers for the bottom.

The grilles come in a variety of designs including diamond, oval and lattice-weave patterns, and are available in bronze, white and clear anodized finishes. Widths offered are 30",36'and 48".

An Inside Job

A residential skylight system designed and engineered for installation on the roof or from inside the house is new from APC Coro. Called

The skylights use a twin layer construction for energy saving insulating dead air space. Clear or bronze safety glass maximizes optical quality and controls the desired level of light entering the room. An earthtone finish blends in with most roofs. The two sections are packaged in one carton.

Scraping Bottom

New from Hyde Tools is the series 105 line of black and silver lifetime scrapers.

With a no-slip textured surface of polypropylene, the scrapers are guaranteed against defects, breakage, and excess wear with normal use. Their oversized knobs and recessed heads give the user a sure grip and maximum pressure control, and the elliptical handles fit naturally in the palm for comfort.

The tools have a patented design for good surface contact and quick paint and varnish removal.

Popular Hardwood Profiles

American Hardwood Industries has introduced a new line of Redi-touse hardwood boards and mouldings.

Made of the highest grade kiln dried Appalachian hardwoods, they are available in red oak, poplar, hard maple, ash, cherry and walnut. The boards come in a variety of widths and lengths of 3',4 ', 5' and 6'.

The mouldings are offered in7' and 8' lengths in modern and Colonial stop, casing, base, and 3 " chair rail, chair rail and cap combination, 2 " crown, and3/4" cove. In addition, I l/4" and 3/4" decorative shelf edge is available.

Versatlle Telephone

The new Thlkto telephone system from Tlillium provides a remote dooranswering capability in addition to functions such as paging, intercom, monitoring, conferencing, speed dialing and redialing.

Sold on a component basis, the system can be adapted to meet specific needs. Besides the door-answering unit which permits answerback from any station, the system consists of a control, page and monitor.

Each system can accommodate uP to five pages and up to four monitors. The intercom page provides two'way communication between one or all stations with hands-free answerback.

End Back Seat Mess

The new Thunk-Rite, from New Venture Products, is designed to hold packages upright without spilling in a vehicle.

Made of lightweight sturdy aluminum, the trunk organizer needs no tools to install, and fits station wagon, lift back, sedan, van and pickup. It adjusts from 4" to 76" wide and l8" to 30" deep.

Used to hold groceries, plants, luggage or anything else that must be secured while the ar;tomobile is in motion. the device cad be switched from vehicle to vehicle.

Door Cuts Heat Loss

An energy-efficient exterior French door with insulated glass that is said to reduce heat loss by as much as 4090 is now available from Morgan Products Ltd.

Offered in l0lite and l5lite designs in both Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir wood, the doors can be used in new homes as well as remodeling.

The insulated glass serves the dual purpose of providing passive solar gain, as well reducing heat loss. The individual panes of 5,/8 " tempered, insulated glass are glazed with a weather tight bedding compound.

enamel-finished. All models are adjustable by sliding bars to the window width before fastening them in place. Bars are spaced 6 " apart on center.

The bars have a built-in quick release in the locking arrangement to permit opening for fast exit or access for window cleaning. The release control box is away from the window, only within reach of those inside the room.

Fewer Fingerprints

A new prefinished Chardonnay Oak door from Simpson Door Co. simulates the look and feel of natural stained red oak with a three-ply embossed prefinished hardwood veneer face.

Easy to clean and stain-resistant, it features a tough solvent-based finish which reportedly makes it a good choice for high traffic areas in the home.

Standard sizes are available in either solid or hollow core designs, as well as two-door and four-door bifolds. Matching prefinished jambs and casing can also be obtained.

Quick Count Estimating

A new estimating tool from Tiade Service Publications, Inc. eliminates the need for mechanical measuring devices and counters.

The tool consists of a scaler for measuring and counting, and a calculator for display, calculations and storage. The calculator, which has a computer with 90 memories for storing take off information, interfaces with almost any computer.

The scaler plugs into a standard ac outlet or operates from a self-contained power pack. An optional printer is available.

Burglar Bars

Burglar Bars from John Serling Corp. are a new security product to protect windows.

For double-hung windows, bars can be mounted over both upper and lower sashes, or over the lower sash only. For higher or wider windows, there are long models that can be installed vertically or horizontally.

Made of solid steel, the 3/8 " bars are welded to heavy channels and are

Taped But Not Tapped

Easy-Mask, a new Painting taPe from Daubert Coated Products with adhesive-backing, is made of high quality kraft saturated to prevent bleed-through. Strip-coated with an acrylic adhesive which reportedly will not dry out, damage finishes, or leave a residue, the tape is also said to not stretch, making sharp, straight edges easier to achieve.

Useful for tiles. windows. baseboards and mouldings, the tape aPplies without a dispensing machine. It is available in 400 ft. rolls from 3 " to 12 " wide.

Up To The Level

New from Sylvax Corp., the Inogon level and angle indicator provides direct numerical readings of angles with a precision of 0.2o.

The tool uses a new optical technology that is said to eliminate parallax errors. It has an angle indicator calibrated in degrees that fits into a rule indicating inches and centimeters and isavailable in lengths of 10", 24" and 48 ", magnetic or non-magnetic.

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Rustic-Look Flberglass

Chaparral ll from Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corp. is a new glass fiber roofing shingle with a dimensional appearance.

The rustic looking shingles feature randomly sized tabs in a varietY of colors. Their glass fiber reinforcement makes them moisture resistant. They also resist curling, blistering and buckling and are Class A fire rated.

Crystal Clear Faucels

Elkay Manufacturing Co. has introduced a matching faucet, bath and shower valve with deluxe Crystalac handles.

Equipped with 2.75 GPM water saving flow restrictors, the faucet features a clean line wide-sPread spout with aerator and pop-up drain assembly. The handles rise on either side from a concealed mount. The faucet comes with l/2" I'P. shanks. The matching tub and shower valve has universal fitting inlets.

Central Cleaning System

New from NuTone, a central cleaning system, model 357, is Packaged in one 15 "x24"x30t/2 " carton with all materials required for a typical 2-inlet installation.

The shingles, which measure 39-3/8"x13-5/8", come 72 shingles per square and three bundles Per square. The product can be aPPlied over existing standard size asphalt shingles.

The package contains a l% hP. power unit, a 32 ft. flexible hose, a tool set and hang bag, along with two mounting plates, two automatic inlets, all mounting hardware and basic fittings for simple installation. Instructions are also included.

The UL listed model has an automatic reset motor protector.

Carved Panel Garage Doors

A new raised panel hemlock garage door from Crawford Door Products is available in five single-car and five double-car models, with 26 different carved panel designs. A redwood panel is optional.

The 3/4" panels are equipped with rabbeted joints to provide a weathertight fit. Stile and rail door parts are diptreated prior to assembly to prevent dry rot. Dowelled joints are waterproof-glued and steel-pinned for strength. All sections are sanded and ready for painting.

Safe At Home

Wall safes and floor vaults from Guardian Security System are designed to store cash, jewelry and important papers at home.

, Made of fully-welded, 12 gauge steel with no exposed hinges or bolts, the units are available in several sizes. Four tumbler locks are recessed for added security. Design resists forced entry by crowbar, pliers, screwdriver or hammer.

The units are said to install easily and can be wired into existing alarm systems and "panicbuttons."

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