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patible glulam beams for use in engineered floor systems and E-Z Rim Board for dimensional stability.

Glulams are kiln dried and laid up for strength against splitting, cracking, checking, shrinking or twisting.

The Last Straw

An engineered particleboard product that uses wheat straw as its primary ingredient has been introduced by Isobord Enterprises Inc.

Isobord panels are lightweight, yet

Lights On Command

A voice-activated light switch that provides illumination on demand has been developed by Vos Systems LLC.

IntelaVoice plugs into any standard outlet and allows users to turn a light on and off by uttering one word: lights.

sturdy and available in thicknesses from l/4" tol-112".

Panels come in standard lensths and widths, as well as special oider sizes with a fire retardant option.

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Struclams are used primarily for unexposed headers and beams in residential and commercial construction.

E-Z Rim Board offer lightweight, one-piece installation with solid nailing surfaces and sealed edges.

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Renews Discolored Wood

Okon, Inc. has introduced a new product that cleans and restores discolored and gray exterior wood surfaces.

Wood Cleaner is ideal for use on wood siding, decks, gazebos, fencing and outdoor furniture. It can be applied by brush or roller.

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Contractor Software

A line of software packages and forms for contractors is new fromE-Z Legal Forms Inc.

Skylight Light

Solatube International. Inc. has introduced an electric lisht fixture to fit the company's 10",-14" and 16" tubular skylights.

Each light kit is Ul--listed and suitable for wet or damp locations, such as shower stalls, bathrooms and laundry areas.

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It's A Frame-Up

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The product can be pre-programmed for three other vocal commands to allow users to turn on and off fans. radios. televisions and other small appliances with up to 150 watts of power.

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A line of engineered wood products designed to work together in an integrated framing system is available from Wi I lamette Industries.

The E-Z Frame System includes glulams, Struclam laminated veneer lumber, StrucJoist engineered wood for roof or floor framing, I-joist com-

E-Z Contractors Forms andE-Z

Construction Estimator are two of the many software titles available to help contractors run their businesses more efficiently.

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A Pair of Wood Restorers

An epoxy liquid that restores strength to deteriorated wood and an epoxy adhesive paste that replaces missing sections of wood are available from Abatron, Inc.

expanse, such as a garage door or a picture window.

The Alcoa Mantel System is l0 ft. long and is molded from a single sheet of polystyrene, allowing the product to resist impact from tree branches, hail and windblown objects.

The product comes with a clip-on keystone to cover joints, allowing for longer expanses. In addition, concealed mounting eliminates face nailing and a built-in water diversion carries water away from the subwalls.

The UV-stabilized white finish can be custom painted to match any exterior color scheme.

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Check'em For Lead

A d-i-y lead detection test kit for contractors and remodelers has been introduced by Homax Products Inc.

Thermal-resistant Treflite bonds to wood, concrete, steel and glass.

Special tools are not required during application and a 5-gallon pail covers 40 sq. ft. at 1/8" deep.

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It's Now Or Ladder

A steel rolling ladder designed for industrial and warehouse use is new from Louisville Ladder Corp.

LiquidWood hardens upon penetration to rebuild and watemroof rotted window sills, frames, iurniture, columns and floors.

WoodEpox fills, repairs and replaces missing wood and can be shaped, planed, sanded, painted and stained, just like wood.

Both products are specified for use in restoring historic buildings.

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Dis-robes Dual-Wires

A cutting tool that simultaneously strips in a single motion l2l2 or l4/2 NM type sheathed cable is new from Klein Tools.

LeadCheck detects hazardous leadbased paint and lead-contaminated dust and can be petformed on any surface in just 30 seconds to determine if lead is present.

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Epoxy Floor Resurfacer

A quick-set, non-shrink epoxy that fumishes a strong, non-skid finish to old and new floors is new from Garon Products, Inc.

The Dual Wire Stripper/Cutter snips two, solid wire sizes in a single stroke. The stripper also cuts #10 AWG wire.

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This Mantel's Not A Mickey Alcoa Building Products Inc. has introduced a new long mantel system that can be installed over a large

The SX2400-X09

Series Steel

Rolling Warehouse Ladder offers a 50" stairway slope, wide steps and six casters for easy mobility and maneuverability.

The ladder is available in 12 different models, from a five-step model that reaches a top step height of 3'2" to a l5-step model that reaches l1'10r/2".

Circle No.612 on ony New Product is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the bock cover ond sending the form to New Producfs Editor, either by FAX to 949-852-0231, by E-moil to ddelvol@ioc.net, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch, h.92660, or by colling (949) 852-r 990.

Open The Door & Let'em In

A five-panel embossed door with two rectangular vertical top panels is new from Premdor.

The new entrv svstem features 24-

Pocket This Saw

A two-bladed folding pocket saw that cuts through wood, metal, drywall and plastic is new from Allway Tools.

The FS2 Folding Pocket Saw cuts on the pull stroke and folds up to l"x 4-l/2", similar to a jackknife.

One hacksaw blade is equipped with 32 teeth per inch for cutting metal pipe, bolts and BX cable. The other blade features l0 teeth per inch and is ideal for cutting wood, tree branches, moulding, plywood and drywall.

Circle N0.614 gauge galvanized steel panels and perimeter weatherstripping and will accommodate 22" x36" decorative glass.

The doors are available in stainable and standard smooth paintable steel finishes.

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Helps In Sticky Situations

A non-abrasive, liquid adhesive remover that doesn't leave behind stains or residues is new from Doumar Products, Inc.

Un-du removes stickv labels. masking tape, duct tape, tar-and price stickers from wood, wallpaper, painted walls and most other surfaces.

The product reportedly will not discolor plexi-glass, acrylics or other clear plastics.

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Nailer Repair Kits

Repair kits for nailing and stapling products are available from Duo-Fast. Each kit comes with all required

Dealers parts as well as "true-to-size" diagrams and a "turget" repair time that indicates how quickly each repair takes.

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Delivery Available

No Flooring Around

A dimpled, heavy-gauge plastic membrane subfloor that is laid directly atop concrete slab floors to provide a seal against moisture is available from Cosella Dorken Products Inc.

Cut-to-size individual sheets of Delta-FL are overlapped and interlocked by 6" to create a moisture-preventive seal. The product is then covered with plywood sheets or OSB prior to carpeting or other flooring applications.

The product's layer of insulation eliminates the chill from basement floors and also provides greater walking comfort.

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Hold That Drill

An accessory that converts drills and other rotary hobby tools into stationary tools is new from Wolfcraft, Inc.

EFFICIENT, AND FRIENDLY SERVICE.

We offer the lollowing to the trade: oDRYWALL SCREWS - Complete assortments of all types in standard bulk packing. o DRYWALL NAILS - We have them all. ULTM PC DRYWALL NAIL, Brite AT, Blued AT, Vinyl, Clear Coated, EG, etc- oSTAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR SCREWS - End Corrosion problems with BPA Stainless Steel Screws. Used for outdoor decking, and all types of wood construction.

.DRYWALL SCREWS - In art designed 1# and 5# boxes plus color coded buckets. A runaway success story.

.CONCRETE STUBS -All sizes from 3/8'to 1-114' in sturdy bulk packages or smaller boxes.

.TENSION PINS - High profit item in 1-118'length.

Once Wu buy lrom BPA, you'lt becone a regulat. Cail usWele anxious to hear hont wu.

Building Products of America Corp.

"The Suofiietwith what a packgp' All OtherAreas: 1{00-2534738 or FAX:51F568-0322 can be mounted to a workbench clamp and mounting holes allow

The Stationary Drill/Hobby Tool Holder firmly holds and secures most drills and rotary hobby tools in a precise. horizontal position.

The tool holder base using the double-legged permanent installation.

The tool holder is manufactured from a sturdy ABS base and can be used for securing tools to be used in combination with flexible shafts.

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Crane Maker Buys Spyder

Houston, Tx.-based Spyder Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of truckmounted forklifts, has been acquired by Manitex Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitowoc Corp.

For the past two years, Manitex has been producing the entire Spyder product line from its Georgetown, Tx., plant, where it also manufactures its own line of hydraulic, truck-mounted cranes.

"We had been building the product through an OEM agreement, and we saw some ways to enhance the design and operating capabilities that we couldn't do without owning the company," said Manitex executive v.p. Joe Conway. "We envision taking the Spyder design and making it more user-friendly and with features and benefits that will make it more cost effective to produce and therefore making it more economically acceptable to the market."

Panel Production Heats Up

North American structural wood panel production, fueled by one of the strongest housing markets in years, is expected to reach 38.6 billion sq. ft.

(3/8" basis) this year, up 4.5Vo from 1997 and more than a billion ft. than APAs preliminary forecast in March.

APA-The Engineered Wood Association expects production of plywood, OSB and composite panels to increase by nearly 2.5 billion ft. over 1997, despite declines in exports linked to the Asian financial situation.

North American panel exports are predicted to decline nearly one-third this year to 1.8 billion sq. ft. Glulam timber exports will fall even more sharply to 20 million bd. ft., a 557o drop, due to weak demand in Japan, the largest glulam export market.

Asian currency woes are also linked to a lZVo rise in U.S. hardwood plywood imports ttuough the first five months of 1998.

In the longer term, North American structural wood panel production should slip slightly next year to 38.25 billion ft. and remain in the 38.1 to 38.4 billion ft. range through 2001.

The ratio of panel production to industry capacity is projected to reach 92Vo this year, its highest level this decade and four points higher than the industry's historical average. That's up from 86Vo in 1996 when 3.7 billion ft. of net new capacity was added.

North American wood I-joist output this year should rise 25Vo to 785 million linear ft.. and total 895 million ft. in 1999 and 995 million ft. in 2000. LVL should climb 23Vo to 46.4 million cu. ft. this year, and reach 54 million ft. in 1999 and 62 million ft. in 2000. Approximately SOVo of wood I-joist production is used in residential floor construction, and l-joists are nearing a 35Vo share of the market. More than 6OVo of LVL production is consumed as wood I-joist flange material, with headers and beams accounting for most of the remaining volume.

New Name For Panel Group

Aiming for a clearer, more accurate image, the PB-MDF Institute has a new name-the Composite Wood Council.

The l0-year-old group will continue to focus on particleboard and medium density fiberboard products, but wanted to get closer to the audiences for the council's communciations programs and better reflect the current and prospective membership, including the merged Composite Panel Association.

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AUSTRIAN wood processing induslry members recently toured Wheeler's Building Mhterials'diStribution f'acility in Molrow, Ga. Asked to soonsor the toui bv Ervin Goodroe, president ol the Construction Suppliers Associatioi, and Heinz Seitinger, Austrian trade commissioner and director of tourism, Wheeler's showed engineered wood products and lumber and explained how the Atlanta area DC operates. (L+) Peter Dolezal, Seitinger, Dieter Lechner, Wheeler's president Jim Manis, Christoph Kulterer, Matthias Kroell, Goodroe.

Playing lt Safe With Pallets

An increase in accidents and injuries caused by poorly maintained, badly designed or damaged pallets has led many companies to take steps to protect themselves from unnecessary exposure to litigation.

Among the steps employees and management can take to safeguard themselves are:

(l) Strictly adhere to utilizing pallets designed to properly and safely cany the weight of each designated unit load. This can minimize the risk of pallet failure due to excess load stress that can lead to employee and retail customer injuries or fatalities.

(2) Use only high quality, well built and maintained pallets that meet national pallet standards. In addition, only purchase pallets from suppliers that use a quality assurance program.

(3) Use common sense! Do not build or repair your own pallets. Instead, contact a pallet professional who will be certain that your pallet is designed to safely carry the weight of the unit load. Inspect pallets for damage prior to each use and never use one awaiting repairs. In addition, be sure that all unit loads are stacked according to specifications.

Lastly, instruct employees how to properly handle pallets and to use them for their intended purpose only. After all, an improperly handled pallet can create a dangerous situation to people and the products on the pallet.

New Rule For Remodelers

Beginning June l, 1999, remodelers hired for certain renovation projects will be required by the EPA to provide homeowners and occupants with the pamphlet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home."

Contractors who renovate and disturb painted surfaces on any home built before 1978 must distribute the pamplet and obtain the homeowner's signature before work begins.