NEW PR DUCTS

And Selected Soles Oids

Solar Heated G reenhouse

A solar greenhouse by Garden Way combines a laminated wood beam structure with an integrated system of solar heat collection, storage and transfer to create a warm space for plants and people.

The greenhouse is l0' deep and l2' wide, with the option to add 4' sections on. All components come Precut and ready to assemble with an instruction manual.

The tempered glass is doublelayered for insulation value. The insulated side walls and roof section have interior surfaces of water resistant MDO plywood. A doublepitched roof above the glass is made of Exolite acrylic glazing.

The thermal storage system consists of 8' tall translucent columns filled with water. These absorb solar heat during the day and release it at night.

Taken By Storm

A storm door, the Royal Prince, from The Lee Co.. has a main aluminum frame 3" .','ide by I 3/8" thick which holds a 3/16" plate of green tinted sunglass.

lnstalled with five hinges, the door has all steel corners to help prevent sagging and twisting. The product comes with waterproof weatherstripping and a double vinyl sweep for protection from the weather.

The door, with a keylock and latched dead bolt. comes in standard colors.

Save Space Selling Doors

Spacesaver Model 30 countertop display is a compact wood case with a working wood folding door in place. The display featuring color photographs, easy-to-read descriptive how-to copy, a rack for holding free brochures, and a wood species selector showing the actual woods and stains available, is available from Wood Specialty Products.

Finish Protects Wood

Penofin, a penetrating oil finish and sealer for wood, is now available to the consumer through a marketing agent, All Heart Lumber Co., Inc.

Used by painting contractors, wood dealers and builders, it reportedly preserves the natural color, grain and beauty of wood. Field tests have shown that the transparent finish, which allows the grain structure of the wood to be seen, rejects over 9090 of the sun's ultraviolet rays thus eliminating the cause of checking and

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discoloration. Its water resistance prevents nails from bleeding. A mildew resistant agent provides superior protection.

Unique properties are said to be the result of transparent pigments and Brazilian rosewood oil activated by a leadless dual catalytic system. Penofin causes wood fibers to harden and stabilize with a hard durable living finish.

Fast drying with no offensive odor, the line includes a product for marine use as well as natural, medium and dark stains for interior finishes.

Stay Warm

The new model Forester fireplace insert heaters from the United States Stove Co. feature see-through ceramic glass doors and cast iron construction.

The fireplace insert heater will burn either wood or coal with an optional variable-speed blower to draw cool room air in. Installation is said to take only one hour since the stove is shipped fully assembled except for the trim.

The insert does not attach to the fireplace, and metal runners make it readily removable for chimney cleanlng.

Naillt Down

Duo-Fast Corp. has a variety of nailers and staplers for professional use.

The IN-125 coil-fed nailer drives 16 different nails from 2" through 2Y2", operating on an air pressure range of 70 to 120 psig and designed for wood assembly of all kindi. A special attachment allows it to drive smooth-shank aluminum nails to exterior aluminum siding.

The smaller IN-124 model, useful in construction of pallets, box spring frames and large containers, drives 26 different nails from I 3/ " throush ^l/ r,

Model IN-123 drives l8 different nails from lVq" to l7 /8" and is used for making furniture and most small wood-product assemblies.

The CN-325 nailer uses only .075 cu. in. of free air per stroke at 80psig, and, according to the corporation, is a real savings for builders who rely on portable air compressors at the jobsite. It drives a 3Y4" nail into flakeboard at ll0 psig. The tool is used for floor and wall framing, windows and floor backs, and trussing.

Pneumatic M5-7664 staplers drive l6-gauge, galvanized staples in lengths up to 2" into hardwood at a rate of more than 6 per second, and can be programmed for sequential firing. Fully enclosed to eliminate dirt buildup, the stapler holds two strips of 60 staples each and has a dual-action, safety mechanism.

Stapler RS-1748 is designed for roofing applications. Compact 10" high, and engineered for one hand operation, it drives seven sizes of gauge l " crown staples ranging in size from Vz" to lVz" .In addition to attaching asphalt shingles it is also used for butt joints, wall sheathing, and floor bottom insulation in mobile homes.

High Security Deadbolt

An armored deadbolt by National Lock Hardware is reportedly police tested to stand up under the most severe intruder attack. It features a hardened steel cylinder interlock screw that clamps the lock firmly and an exterior cylinder guard that anchors the interlock and shields the lock's inner mechanism.

Skylight Display

With a choice of two display units, the Skylight from Howmet Aluminum Corp. has energy saving features for the d-i-yer. The displays for counter or aisle use show the acrylic dome in both self-flashing and curb-mounted units.

The product has a PVC base and double domed construction with an insulation dead air pocket between domes. An aluminum retainer frame houses a choice of three dome color combinations, clear over clear, clear over white and bronze over clear.

Household Wrench

The Lowell Corp. all-purpose household wrench, Turnaround, features a non-marring grip strap design to adapt to everyday tightening and loosening tasks.

The tool adjusts to jar caps, plumbing fixtures, irregular shaped parts and auto filters. Suggested retail price is $5.99 each.

Displays Promote Sales

Merchandising displays from Multiplex Display Fixture Co. are designed to organize samples of products in one central place. The free standing units are being used to promote sales of tile, hardwood flooring and roofing materials in building supply stores.

Samples can be removed from the display for customer inspection. Merchandise can be replaced and updated while taking up minimal floor space. There is also a place for photographs and literature.

Organize Your Cabinet

Ajar Hardu are has added four rrire-fornr rerolr ing cabinet shelves to its Rer-A-Shelf line of storage organlzers.

Lightweight, ePo\)-coated shelves, in full-circle, pie-cut and kidner shapcd configuration:. are designed for d-i-f installation featuring one-screu alignment adj ustment.

The units, for use in straight cuPboards, base or corner cabinets, are all adjustable to fit cabinet heights from 26" to 32".

Vent Saves EnergY

Thermatic-\'ent, from \\'itten Automatic Vent Co., an automatlc foundation vent shich oPens and closes uith the changing temperature, reportedll saves energ). Opening at 70 " and closing at 40', the \ enl installs uith the E-Z Loc Frame u'ithout drilling holes or miring mortar. It is designed to replace eristing vent s

Single Ply Buy

Gaf'ply EP is a single-plr root.ing membrane s]stem fronl Gaf CorP. The companr n ill train and assist contractor\ and pror ide enginecriltg

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The roof ing s) stern in tri o clc'signs, adhcrcd and ballast.'d. corttc. itl .hr'c't.. lt can be used for ne* applica1 1ir11. q'r1 rCrOOfing.

Head Of I Heat Escape

Keeper Kap is a metal, spring loaded chimnel cover that oPens and closes * ith a chain running dou'n the chimner into the firePlace.

\lanulactured br the Energr Keeper Corp., it PreienIS \\arm alr from escaping outside and keePs birds, 'mall animals, insects. raln. snor\ srrd lear e: from entering a home ria the chimnel

Installed b1 placing it on top of thc' flue liner and pressing the flanges into position, it retails at S29.-5'

Solar Air Collector Panel

Multi-Structures Inc.'s Suntap A-83 solar air collector panel features a selective surface coating that reportedly prevents wasteful reradiation. Requiring no central controls, each panel can be installed one at a time with ordinary household tools.

Blending naturally with existing windows on any south facing wall, the panel comes in 3' x 6' and 3' x 8' sizes. For active-system performance, optional l15 V thermostatcontrolled blower module and teflon backdraft damper are available.

The product has a suggested retail price of $330.

Safety Signs Always Shine

Everglo self-luminous exit and life safety signs, visible in darkness as well as in light, are always on even though they employ no power or wiring. Their light sources never burn out, unlike electric linepowered or battery powered signs.

The high visibility luminous energy is continuously derived from an internal, low level tritiumphosphor interaction. Installation with screws and brackets reportedly requires no special skill.

Low Cost Heat

Designed to deliver low-cost heat, the Kero-Sun Sunstream portable heater is equipped with an electric circulation fan.

Rated at 9,600 BTU s it can heat a 19' x24'room for up to 27 hours on less than lVz gal. of fuel, according to the manufacturer.

With a suggested retail price of $319.95, the heater is safety-tested carrying the U.L. listing mark.

Let There Be Light

A compact Sylvania floodlight which can use either 250w or 400w metal halide or high pressure sodium lamps is called the FloodKat. The compact fixture has an effective projected area of 1.8 sq. ft.

The floodlight has a smooth light distribution pattern with wide beam spread of up to 162 o horizontal and l24o vertical. The precision optics designed into the unit's reflector result in maximum utilization of the lumens produced by the lamp.

It comes pre-wired with an adjustable bracket that allows for aiming, once the unit is mounted.

Unleaded Glass

Wing Industries has decorator panels and bifolds with frosted and leaded glass set inside Ponderosa pine for do-it-yourself installation.

The panels can be used as window enclosures or cabinetry for the kitchen, bath and bar. They come in three styles.

The doors feature clear stiles and full thickness rails as well as backside frosting to conceal a closet or room interior.

Dry With Zero Degrade

Vacutherm, Inc. has a wood drying kiln that combines heat and a vacuum that reportedly pulls moisture from wood three to seven times faster than conventional kiln drying.

The company claims the kiln will dry 8/4 red oak from 7090 to 690 moisture content in 15 days. This rapid drying with almost zero degradation reduces energy costs, land requirements for inventories and allows the user the ability to supply high-quality, custom dried lumber in days rather than months.

The primary heat source is steam or hot water from any boiler; it is further heated by steam captured from lumber during drying process, a reported recovery of 5090 of normally wasted energy.

Totally insulated, so it can be located outdoors or in an unheated shed, the dryer is a round cylinder shape which ensures efficient internal air movement and accurate control of pressure levels.

The round, pressurized end door opens to an 8' diameter corrosion- resistant steel chamber, where wood can be stacked 43" x 78", 48" x74" or 60" x 64". The length of the chamber can vary according to need, though the manufacturer recommends a 37' long chamber to offer the most versatility for 6', 8', l2'and l6'multiples.

Fans and controls built into the chamber walls maintain a constant flow of warm air across the wood, imparting uniform temperature and relative humidity to the lumber.

After heating, the atmospheric pressure is lowered to speed the migration of water to the surface. The moisture is flashed off the wood and removed through a vacuum pump. The cooling due to evaporation is monitored and the lumber is re-heated and the cycle repeats. The process is controlled automatically and will run continuously for long periods, unattended.

The company says the most efficient operation is a tandem set up where two dryers operate off one vacuum pump. The dryers themselves fit on a tractor trailer for relocation.

Remember Membrane

Poly-Con, a polyester roofing membrane, specially treated for use with all cold process roof coatings and cements, is needle bonded to resist tearing, splitting and wrinkling.

Consolidated Protective Coatings Corp. claims its product will wet out quickly with emulsions as well as solvent base materials and conform to irregularities on the roof surface.

Sealed With A Kiss

Luster Seal 26, a waterproofing finish for the masonry industry, is a high-solids formula which provides a gloss to natural stone, concrete, exposed aggregate, or similar materials.

Chemstop Manufacturing claims their product is extremely resistant to abrasions and yellowing. An airless sprayer, brush or roller may be used to apply the finish.

GunShootsAWide Range

Universal Foam Systems, Inc. has an applicator gun as a key feature in a two-component polyurethane foam system, Versi-Foam.

The product is said to offer a wide range of insulating, sealing, firlling and patching applications. The U-Control gun has a hand+onforming pistol grip for operator comfort and a trigger mechanism which pcrmits themeteringof the foam flowby the amount of finger pressure applied. According to the company, this assures efficiency and eliminatesfoam waste.

Available in several densities, the foam contains no urea formaldehyde. Self-contained units are available in two sizes to provide 15 or 50 cu. ft. of foam.