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NEW P ODUCTS

And Selected Soles Oids

The new anchor feaoues a patented Hi-Lo Plus thrcad design rhafliterally taps the threads into concrete. Its unique bi-level shape results in less torque needed for installation as well as increased pull-out values.

Anchors Away

The New Tapcon, an improved version of the popular Tapcon concrete anchor from ITW Buildex, provides a stnonger hold and easier, quicker installation.

Convenient Cornerbeads

A new system of ABS plastic cornerbeads and accessories from Pla{or Inc. offers an easy, cost effective me0od of installing curved stairways, arched doorways and windows, and rounded corners.

Developed as an alternative to metal cornerbeads, it uses Cycolac

A two-stage thread fomr malces tbe shanlc larga and stronger and provides both greater torsion strength and a 10% increase in shear perfomrarrce.

Made of carbon stedt and coated for extended corrosion resislance, the anchors come in hex head or Phillios flat head, in lengths of l-114" to S"'in eitber 3/16" or ll4" dianeters.

Wlder Wood Patch Varlety

FI:X \Vood Parch from Darworth is now available in two new colors to march a wider range of wod sutfacs.

The new Red Oak and Whire Pine extend the line o 12 poducts.

Wrap Tough

A breathable housewrap system that sops air and moisture infiltration yet permits water vapor to pass tbrougb is new from Abitibi-Price.

hoWrap consists of rolls of a durable cross-laminated polyethylene film to complercly cover the ext€rior sheathing of a new bome, plus a spe- resin from GE Plastics for impact resistance and design flexibility. The corrosion resistant cornerbeads are easier to cut and handle Oan shariledged metal beads and reduce mite:rmg. cial sealing tape applied to overlaps and door and window edges. The resulting barrier totally shields homes against air infiltration, allowing insulation to achieve and main0ain its full rated R-value.

Available are five compatible bullnose corner caps and an inverted three-way soft corner cap.

An exclusive design innovationrows of minuscule microperforationseliminates harmful condensation build-up by allowing interior moisture vapor to mitigate, yet it does not decrease the effectiveness of the wrap as a durable air and water vapor.

Carrying a lifetime warranty against UV and thermal degradation, the mnslucent 3-mil thick film comes in 200'rolls, either 9' or 4-ll2' wide, for stapling or nailing to exterior sheathing. Its high tensile strength and superior resistance to tears and punctures helps in the event of rough onsite handling.

Fungus Fighting Roofing

New Heritage FRS laminated shingles from Tamko Roofing Products are coated with a combination of ceramic and special copper oxide granules to inhibit fungus in wafln, humid climates.

The slow-release copper oxide granules embedded in the shingles are reportedly more effective in preventing rooftop discoloration than the zinc oxide used on some roofing products. Shingles come in two weights and tbree colors: Weathered Wood, Rustic Cedar and Birchwood.

Hardware For The Holidays

The Stanley Holiday Gift Center combines special value-added gift items and combination packs from four Stanley divisions into a single, powerful promotion.

The display contains eight gift sets from Stanley Door Systems, S[anley Fastening Systems, Sfanley Hardware and Stanley Tools, plus end cap head-

Free Additional Information

on any product in this section is available by writing 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca.92660- Ot call (7 1 4) 852-1990 or FAX 7 14-852-023 1 Requests will be fonvarded to the manufacturer. Please list product(s), issue and page number: ers, pallet headers, ceiling danglers and store banners.

Included are combination tool box and saw, tape rule combo, socket set" screwdriver set; electric stapler/nailer repair kit, cord-free glue gun home repair kit, Steel Plank closet organizer with shoe rack, and garage door opener.

Oak Entry Ensemble

The Diamond Oaks familY, an elesant series of interior and exterior doors in fine oak. has been introduced by Morgan.

The family of doors concept enables builders, architects or homeowners to unify the look of all doorways in a house, providing design continuity from room to room and entfance to entrance.

Diamond Oaks features a triple insulated beveled glass entrance door with matching sidelights in a traditional diamond pattern accented by polished brass caming; two exterior doors; a nineJight sash and a fourpanel oak door (both with marching sidelights); a four-panel passage door; a bi-fold door, and a ten-light French door.

Garage Door Inserts

The Decor-Light steel garage door window frame and decorative insert system has been introduced by Frantz.

Frames accept both single pane and ll2" insulated glass and are UV protected for fade resistrnce.

Wide World Of Windows

A full selection of windows and doors in wood, vinyl and aluminum clad options backed by a lifetime warranty are now available from Weathervane Window Co.

Offered are bow, bay, casement, awning, slider, radius and elliptical topped, as well as special units in both nominal and custom sizes. Exterior doors come in sliding and French designs.

A wide varietv of mullion and energy efficient gdss options are available. All window units include stateof-the-art design, weatherstripping and hardware.

The unique frame holds the glass securely in place and is double sealed asainst wind and rain. Available in a vlriety of designs, the optional inserts can be easily removed for cleaning witlout having to disassemble the ftame.

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