NEW PR DUCTS and

Selected Soles Oids

Lock Without Keys

A new rim lock from Trading Co. requires

Shower Power

The Swan Corp. has introduced a selection of free standing shower cabinets constructed of fiberglass, aluminum or plastic.

Units feature a rounded corner design, two soap dishes, a towel bar and a pebble design non-skid floor.

Well Organized Chef

H & P Mayer Corp. is distributing Pierre the chef. Standing 18" high, it comes in a gift box with four kitchen implements.

pickproof with easy to operate cam action.

Made of powdered metal and stamped steel, the lock comes in five finishes.

Designer Faucets

Top Brass faucet combinations feature a washerless % turn nonrising ceramic disc valve for fluid

Cabinets come with shower curtain, self caulking drain, plumbing hardware and installation instructions. A base extension kit allows for installation without direct attachment to an in-floor drain. Glass or plastic doors are also available.

Hardwood Luggage Rack

R. R. Scheibe luggage racks are made of hardwood with woodgrain

Free Reader Service

For more information on New Products write Building Products Drgest, 4500 Campus Dr.. Suite 480, Newport Beach. Ca. 92660.

Please mention issue date and page number so we can process your reeuest faster! Manv thanksl flow and positive handle alignment. and solid finishes of walnut, pine, ebony, mahogany, red, green, yellow and blue. Suggested retail price is $35 to $40.

Harden Industries produces the faucets in solid brass, electrostatically coated with a sheath of polish-free Epoxy-Glass fi nish. They are available in black and brass and black and chrome.

New Openings

Maywood Inc. has announced improvements in its Four Season patio entry to provide increased energy efficiency, security and durability.

Each unit features Foamgard door sealing to protect against air infiltration. A triple-sealed door bottom by Schlegel and %" double paned insulated glass provide additional insulation. The air infiltration investigation rating is .027 CFM/sq. ft.

The system has a2%" backset and 2%" bore to accommodate standard hardware. Ponderosa pine with a structural mullion provides structural integrity and handing versatility. The fiberglass mesh screen is held in place by a special extruded spline and has adjustable nylon rollers.

The panel units are effective replacements for old sliding doors in remodeling projects.

Jiffy Fireplace

Preway's new circulating built-in fireplace, model no. DW36, has been designed4l%" wide and2lVz" deep to allow installation within a standard 23' by 48" chase, eliminating the need for additional framing materials and enabling the use of standard 4' by 8' sheets of paneling for finishing.

The firebox opening is 36 " in -width. The low-profile design allows for chimney offset and return below a standard 8' ceiling. The fireplace has a built-in ash guard, provisions for gas hook-up, a fine mesh spark screen and complete foil-backed insulation sealed from the air circulating path.

The fireplace is UL approved and model DW36MH is UL approved for mobile home installation with the use of an outside air kit.

Plugging Along

Arco Plug Cutters are now available in sizes for use with No. 6, 8, l0 and 12 woodscrews.

PickA Lock

Kwikset Division of Emhart Industries, Inc. has developed an adjustable deadlatch which can be adjusted to fit 2%" and 23A" backsets as well as doors that require either a round or rectangular latch face.

The deadlatch, which consumers can adjust to the desired configuration, is available as an option.

Designed to produce wooden plugs to fill counterbored holes, the cutters are packaged on 2-color hang-up blister cards.

Aerodynamic Turbine

A low profile aerodynamically designed wind turbine for new construction and do-it-yourself home applications is available from Leslie-Locke.

The vane design improves air flow, sheds water readily, improves turbine RPM at slow wind speeds and results in a 4890 stronger vane.

Standard, internally-braced and externally-braced models are available in galvanized, aluminum or painted brown finishes.

Other features include low-friction, self-centering bearings which reduce noise and a high-speed limiting device to retard head speed in high winds.

Plumbing Tool Kit

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Timely Tie Downs

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Closet Hang Up

Raincoat for Wood

Textured Coatings of America is introducing Rainstopper with repellency and ultraviolet resistant properties for use on concrete, exposed aggregate panels, brick, adobe, cinder block, split face block and wood.

On wood surfaces, it reportedly minimizes deterioration from moisture and reduces splitting, warping and swelling of wood shingles and shakes. It is said to retard growth of fungus, moss and algae on wood shingle roofs and reduce bleeding of resins from wood.

On cement stucco, according to the manufacturer, the product adds to the life of color coat and painted surfaces as well as minimizing water penetration, retarding deterioration and repelling dirt.

The product has a solvent base and clear water-repellent sealer. It is available in opaque and transparent stain in a variety of colors.

Key Finder

Taglets are compact plastic key tags with one-piece laminating paper-and-mylar labels.

In sets of 12 or 24 with labels in sheets of 9, it is a product of Necksaver Inc.

Cushiony Sawing

Saw Glide is a suede like peel-andstick fabric cushion to be used on power tools to protect the work piece and improve the gliding motion of the tool.

Fitting circular saws, jig saws and routers, it is applied using a pencil, scissors and a razor knife to trim. Portalign Tool Corp. claims the product prevents grooving or scratching on painted surfaces, plexiglass, laminates and fine woods. It is packaged in a full color envelope for standard hanger displays.

Deadbolts and Locks

Squeeze Play is a new tool designed to impress a faceplate form into the edge of a hollow metal door, eliminating cutting the door edge. The faceplate form will accept a standard size deadbolt or cylindrical lock in doors up to 12 gauge steel.

While reportedly providing a factory quality mortise and installation, it is said to help maintain the integrity of the door and cut installation time. It is manufactured by Myril Industries Inc.

Counter Top Display

A new retail merchandising display is free from Kwikset with the purchase of one case of 660 series deadlocks.

When you want to say "welcome" with style, specifo beauty to the last detail. Simpson

International Doors offer unique touches like "continental" style comers instead of ordinary square moulding. And real leaded beveled glass instead of an imitation. For more details, write Simpson Timber Company, 9OO Fourth Avenue, Seatile, wA 98164.

International Doors

Flasher System

The Presto Lock fascia and flashing system is described in an 8-p., 4-color brochure from Manville Service Center, 1601 23rd St., Denver, Co. 80217.

Moulding Fashions

A new series of moulding product lines is featured in a free, full-color, 8-p. brochure from DG Shelter Products Moulding and Millwork Division, Marketing Services, P.O. Box 610, Marion, Ya.24354.

Ding-dong Door

A 4-color feature sheet on the Warbler door chime is free from General Electric Company, Wiring Device Department, 225 Service Ave., Warwick, R.L 02886.

Chart The Winners

A new in-store wall chart of door products is free from Benchmark, General Products Co., Inc., P.O. Box 7387, Fredericksburg, Y a. 2?M.

Plumbing Particulars

A new Z-p. brochure of d-i-y plumbing products is available from the Plumb Shop, 27700 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield. Mi. 48034.

Station-to-Station

A catalog describing intercom systems is free from the Tdk-A-Phone Co., 5013 Kedzie Ave., Chicago, ll. Q625.

Looking Up

A wall poster chart on skylights is free from Selector Guide, APC Corp., Box 515, Hawthorne, N.J. 07507.

Hole ln The Wall?

Step-by-step instructions for wallboard application, and wall repairing, patching and texturing are included in an 8-p. booklet from Georgia-Pacific Co.p., Box 1326, Atlanta, Ga. 30301.

For Prompt Service

on all New Literature stories write directly to the name and address shown in each item. Please mention that you saw it in Building Products Digest, Many thanks!

New Light On The Subject

A free, 64-p. color catalog of lowvoltage lampholders and state-of-the-art accessories is available from Halo Lighting Dvision, 4O0 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village, Il. 60007.

Keep The Lid on

A l2-p. brochure on silicone sealants is now available from General Electric Co., Silicone Products Division, Marketing Communications Operation, Waterford, N.Y. 12188.

Weather Predictions

"The Snow Almanac," a 28-p. compendium of facts, folklore and history, is free from Jacobsen Consumer Products,Box 7074, Charlotte, N.C. 28217.

Sky Watchers

A free catalog on skylights is available from APC Corp., P.O. Box 515, 50 Utter Ave., Hawthorne, N.J. 07606.

Custom Rolling Stock

Custom rolling doors, grilles, and counter shutters are described in a free, l6-p. catalog from the MoeschlEdwards Co., P.O. Box 588, Covington, Ky. 41012.

Solar Solutions

lnformation on "Passive Solar, The Simple Solution," a slide presentation with script, is available from the Passive Solar Industries Council, 125 S. Royal St., Alexandria, Ya. 22314.

Wood Biters

A free full color brochure describing power tool accessories and modular displays can be had by writing the Parker Manufacturing Co., 149 Washington St., Worcester, Ma. 01613.

Locking Up

For a free brochure on deadbolt locks, write Schlage Lock Co., P.O. Box 332, San Francisco, Ca. 9{l 19.

Panel Rated

For a free copy of the "APA Product Guide: Performance-Rated Panels." write the American Plywood Association, Box l17fi), Tacoma, Wa., 9841l.

Light Application

Cast iron lighting posts are illusrared in a free 4-p. brochure available from Spring City Elearical Manufacturing Co., Spring City, Pa. 19475.

Munchkin Blinds

For a free 2Gp. booklet on mini blinds for windows and room dividers, write to the U.S. Venetian Blind Assn., 355 Lexington Ave., N.Y. 10017.

Less Watts

For a free 4-p. full color lamp brochure, write Osram Sales Corp., Dept. AB, P.O. Box 7062, Newburgh, N.Y. 12250.

Door Power

A lO-p. illustrated brochure on electric door operators (Caralog ^4-210) is free from the Richards-Wilcox Mfg. Co,, 174 Third St., Aurora, Il. 60507.

D-l-Y Upkeep

A 32-p. catalog of maintenanc€ products formulated for the do-it-yourselfer is free from Randustrial Corp., l33ll-NR Union Ave., Cleveland, oh. 4/120.