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designed to enhance paint adhesion and provide temporary protection from the elements.

The product does not require back priming and can be used for nonstructural exterior and interior applications where lumber trim is used.

Available in l6'lengths, PrimeTrim is reportedly free of knotholes and other imperfections, and it resists splitting even when nails are placed l/2" from the edge.

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How About A Little Trim?

Georgia-Pacific Building Products has introduced a factory-applied, oven-cured prime coated premiumengineered wood trim that comes with a limited 1O-year, non-prorated warranty.

Eliminating the need for on-site priming, PrimeTrim's prime coat is factory-applied to three sides and is

LVL Forming Lumber

Louisiana-Pacific's new formins lumber reportedly resists twistingl shrinking, cupping, splitting and warping for straight surfaces.

Fashioned from a mix of pre- and post-consumer recycled wood fiber, the 16'mouldings come in a factoryprimed, water-based white that readily accepts topcoats of most commercial brands of paint.

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Going In Tile

United States Ceramic Tile now offers glazed 3"x6" wall tiles for commercial and residential uses.

A Real Sweet Caulker

Star Brite has introduced a tool that reportedly removes old caulk without damaging surrounding surfaces.

Caulk Rite features a recessed cutting tip located between two guide wings to protect areas adjacent to the caulk bead while cutting away the old caulk.

The product's specially shaped rubber pad guides the tool over applied caulking, smoothing out the bead without build up or deposits.

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Foaming At The Mouth

A polyolefin foam for industrial and residential sound-dampening is new from Dow Chemical Co.

Quash dBl provides noise reduction and sound insulation and is unaffected by moisture, most chemicals and solvents. It is compatible with industrial materials and installation techniques such as nailing, gluing and thermal bonding.

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Put Another Log On The Fire

Split and clean, kiln-dried white birch hardwood and premium softwood kindling are available from Buchanan Lumber Sales.

Classic Comfort firewood, 1007o natural, comes in 10-lb. boxes.

Made from a special formulation of LVL, Teclam's ends and edges are treated with a moisture-inhibitine sealant to ensure weather protection.

An engineered wood alternative to traditional solid-sawn wood concrete forms, the product is available in lengths up to 24', a standard thickness of l-l/4", and depths ranging from 3Il2" to 16".

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MDF Mouldings

Interior mouldines and trim made of medium density fberboard are new from SierraPine Limited.

The Fifth Avenue Collection comes in bright or matte glaze and is offered in five standard and 17 custom colors.

Tiles can be used for residential or commercial walls, tub and shower surrounds and backsplashes.

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This Hammer's Been Framed

A 17-l/2" fiberglass framing hammer that features a vibration-absorbing, hatchet-style handle with a highimpact rubber overstrike guard is pew from Vaughan & Bushnell.

Also available in wood and solid steel, California Framer's head is steel wedged and epoxy sealed for added strength.

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Cellular Moulding Products

Interior and exterior cellular mouldings, trim boards and panels are available from Extrutech Plastics. Inc.

door for log homes or cabins.

Treeview features a flush mounted removable screen, center push bar, decorative molding and three tree cutout designs on three vertical panels.

The company carries | 5 styles of wood screen doors, all made from knot-free, kiln dried wood.

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No Loose Screws Here

Titan Metal Werks, Inc. has introduced a wood screw that reportedly will not split or stain redwood or cedar.

DeckEase fasteners feature a shank slot for self-drilling and screw automatically countersink to the necessary depth.

The screws range in size from l5/8" to 3-112".

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Star Studded Affair

A metal, stud and joist locator with graduated AC detection has been introduced by Zircon Corp.

In addition to locating pipes and rebar, MultiScanner reportedly pin- points the exact location to fasten hardware.

The product detects wood and metal through up to l-112" of drywall, plywood and most flooring and can be set to look only for hot AC wires.

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Give'em The Brush Off

An easy-to-clean paint sheath that gives painters a convenient place to set their brush is available from Intromark, Inc.

Brick Mouldings do not require painting and reportedly resist water, mold, mildew and insects.

Trim Boards feature a solid, closed-cell foam structure, much like wood, but without knots.

Zero Maintenance Panels are moisture and chemical resistant and reportedly will not warp, rot, rust, corrode, stain, chip or peel.

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Simply Adoorable

Columbia Manufacturing Corp. has introduced a new wood screen

Painter's Rest holds water or turpentine and keeps the paint brush clean and moist.

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Floor Scapes

Residential sheet flooring that replicates the look and texture of natural surfaces is new from Domco.

Cerama: Nature's Collection is a stylish alternative to ceramic tile, brick and stone and has a limited l0year warranty against wear.

The 6" and 12" width product comes in 28 colors and various patterns.

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The Cutting Edge

A pair of ergonomic hand cutting tools have been introduced by Olfa Products Group.

Reportedly building code approved, Red Head kit contains four high-strength, contractor grade l/4"x2-114" threshold sleeve anchors and one ll4"x4" rotary hammer drill bit. The threshold sleeve anchors feature a six-rib sleeve design that provides for full 360" hole contact over a large area.

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Wheelbarrow Races

Ames-True Temper has introduced a new wheelbarrow with contoured grips for smooth handling.

Handsavers feature stainless steel blade sheaths. safetv blade lock mechanisms and snap-off blades that reportedty never require sharpening.

The products cut wallboard, carpeting, plastics, cardboard and specialty wood.

The company manufactures over 80 cutters, knives, blades and accessories that cut material from hard plywood to paper.

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Anchors Away

An anchor kit that supplies all the hardware necessary to install metal or wood door thresholds to concrete, block or brick is new from Illinois Tool Works Co.