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Story at a Glance

Treated wood's image still needs work ... light attendance at American Wood Preservers Institute's annual meeting dues lowered for small treaters.

how to use CCA treated wood and a scorecard showing how the new 1993 members of Congress stand on industry issues.

A registered 140 attended AWPI's meeting Sept. 30-Oct. 2 the Marriott Grand Hotel, Point Clear, Al., down from 240last year. The 1993 meeting will be held Sept. 29Oct. I at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, Boca Raton, Fl.

Made from the highest quality southern pine timber, preservative treated taper-sawn shakes ar€ more affordable than cedar shakes and shingles. Greater uniformity means installation requires less time, lowering labor costs. Waste is less than 57o. And taper-sawn shakes can be installed directly over existing shingles, eliminating costly, messy removal and disposal of the old roof.

Energy Effictent

The extraordinary beauty ol wood matched with the energy saving insulative value of SYP can reduce attic temperature 20 degrees during the summer. SYP R-values are 300% better than asphalt shingles, 400% above built-up roofing.

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Service life is 35-50 years for treated pine taper'sawn shakes; 8-15 years for western red cedar shingles. Treated pine shakes can carry a 30 year warranty against insects and decay. Cedar rooffng offers no warranBr.

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