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Out Of Sight Deck Fastener

A new deck fastening system that double-screws boards from below to produce a smooth surface free of unsightly top nails, holes, roughness and hanmer dents is new from Decfilraster.

The Deckmaster fastener is a 22" long bracket that is nailed b the sides of the joists. The boards are screwed through the fastener from below, two

Arched Windows Aplenty

To increase flexibility in sizing for builders and remodelers, Custom Arch Windows have been added to Andersen Windows' ArchWindow line.

Non-operating Custom Arch units are available in equal leg arches, unequal leg arches and partial chords ( a single-legged arch), and a variety of radii. They can be sized to specifications in 1/32" increments.

Their Penna-Shield exterior lineal lengths are covered with reinforced engineered plastic and the arched head members are constructed of stretch-formed aluminum. Exteriors feature a durable lowmaintenance finish in any of three colors. Interiors are clear. unfinished pine.

Of fered standard are two types of low-emmissivity glass: High-Performance glass for cooler climates or High-Performance Sun glass for warmer climates.

screws per board.

The fasteners reportedly eliminate loosening of boards due to shrinkage and wrping and guard against moisture penetration and rot since the screws enter from below where no water damage can occur.

They come in galvanized and stainless steel.

Dryrvall Screws By The Bucket

High quality drywall screws are now offered in convenient oontrirct<x pack buckets from Building Produos of America Corp.

A complete selection of drywall screws is available, including fine thrcad, coarse threa4 laminating, E:im heads, tek drill points, hex washer heads, deck screws and pan heads.

Wet Paint

Perma-White Semi-Gloss BaOroom Wall & Ceiling Paint is new fromWm. Zinsser& Co.

It is said to provide a beautiful, durable finish that is washable and scrubbable with the same mildewand blister-proof qualities as the original Perma-White satin finish. It is guaranteed to prcvent mildew growth on ttre paint filn for five years.

A white, water-based coating, tintable tro march any decor, it rcportedly is easy-to-apply, dries fully in two hours, is self-priming an( since it is moisture-resistant and breathable, will not chip, peel or blister in higb humidity envirdrments.

The finish is recommended for walls, ceilings, doors and trim in all moisture prone areas, such as basements, garages, laundry rooms and closets.

Classy Cove

Profiled gypsum cove to create a wide range of design features at the walVceiling junction is now available from Grabber Construction Products.

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Made from pure natural gypsum for strength and easy mitering, the cove comes encased by a liner paper for ease of decoration. Available's" wide and 8' or l0' long, it is cut with a normal drywall saw and affixed with gypsum-based adhesive.

Insralling cove also eliminates the need to tape and joint the wall/ceiling junction and prevents cracking at the junction caused by joist movement.

Mobile Material Handler

The Moffett Mounty, a powerful three wheel drive forklift specially designed for delivery of building materials to difficult sites and restricted home improvement jobs, is new from Cargotec, Inc.

Paint Preservinq Disc

The Gallon Saier from Sugrue Products helps eliminate stored paint going bad in the can.

The high density polyethylene disk is inserted inside the can at the level

Treated Cedar Shakes

Cedar+Plus CCA preservative treated western red cedar shakes and shingles featuring a 50-year limited warranty against fungal decay are new from The Clarke Group.

The EPA-approved prbservative penehates the wood cells in a computer-monitored pressure cyl- inder and chemically bonds it to the fibers.

of the remaining paint. By eliminating the air that would normally be trapped in the can, the leftover paint is said to remain usable for an extended period of time. Original paint can be saved for touch up projects.

dar' s natural performance characteristics. Cedar roofing insulates homes against extreme temperahres and has been successfully wind tested at over 130 mph.

Fire retardant cedar shakes and shingles are also available and carry a 20125 yeu limited waranty.

The forklift fits compactly into a mounting bracket attached at the rear of most sraight trucks or Eailers. At the delivery destination, it can be dismounted from its Eansport bracket in two minutes or less. The driver then has a mobile material handler at his disposal to easily load or unload the truck.

The reatment extends cedar roofs' long life, especially in the wet, humid climates of the Northwest and Southeast, and does not affect ce-

Pine-Like Moulding

A new line of unfinished, paintable and stainable non-wood moulding is now offered by ABTco.

paint or stain finish.

Offered in 19 profiles and a variety of lengths, it is worked and finished much like traditional pine moulding and comes ready to finish, without requiring sanding, priming or sealing.

The Big Drop

Larger sizes of Pre-Taped Plastic Dropcloths from Daubert Coated Products unroll and unfold o provide painters with greater coverage to protect large areas.

The 72" x 100'size opens up to protect doors, entryways, walls and other especially tail or wide areas. The 48" x 100'unrolls and unfolds to cover cabinets, courtertops, wainscoting, windows and many other surfaces. Both sizes are ideal for covering staircases and railings.

The product combines a highadhesive painting tape and a durable plastic dropcloth into one easy-to-use masking solution. Its built-in, static cling feature automatically grabs onto, surrounds and confonns to any shape.

Hot Water Heater Conversion

A new gas hot water conversion system allowing an economical conversion from electric to gas water heating has been introduced by GasFired Products.

PinePlus features a uniform grain pattern printed over a polystyrene substrate that gives the usen the look of top grade pine but reportedly is easier and more economical to install than traditional pine mouldings. It is said not to warp, have less tendency to split, be unaffected by moisture and free of unsightly knots and gouges, significantly reduce waste and deliver a consistent appearance in either a

The system converts an exisitng electric water heater to gas while providing triple the available amount of hot water, substantial fuel savings, quick payback and an option to centrally heat the home.

The Seahorse Gas Hot Water Conversion System uses a self-contained gas burner located outside the home to heat and circulate hot water to an existing electric water heater. Because the electric heating element in the tank is removed, the existing electric water heater becomes a hot water storage tank.