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Glulam & LVL In One

Redi-Lan II, a high performance 2,9mF rated engineered timber combining the reliability of standard glulams with the strength of LVL, is new from Rosboro.

Manufactured with a combination of glulam and LVL technologies, the resulting stock beams and headers are as strong as standard LVL (reportedly 20Vo stronler than glularns) but easier to handle and install.

Unlike other laminated timbers, it is made up of two distirrctly different types of wood larninates: a top comprised of laninated dimensiorul lumber (as is found in 2,400F glulans) and a bottom portion of LVL. Code approved and APA-EWS certified, beams come in many standard sizes and stocking lengths of 44 to 50 ft.

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Millwork Materials

CarolinaPine, a new generation of southem pirc poducts designed specifically fq the millwork na*et, has been inroduced by New South Inc.

Tbe products will be used as corestock and cuBtock for windows and doors, fingerjointed mouldings, window frames and door jambs, lineal stock for mouldings and laminated c(mponents and panels.

Tbey are o'rt ta 414, 514, 614 a 8/4" thiclnesses and produced in randorn widths and lengths. They are kiln dried at cmlputer-controlled temperatures to a moisture content of 8-12%.

CarolinaPine is ornently available as 5/4" shop lumber with finished producs to be introduced early next year.

Steady lleck

The Bowrench decking tool from CEPCO helps straighten and bold boards in place, leaving lhe user's hands free to nail tbem.

The device consists of a handle, fla cam and b'racka which slips owr ard self-locks on tbe flocjnisr

It wo(ks with decking, tongue ed groove boards ard tongue and grmve plywood.

Waterproof D'ecking

Water-repellent dockirng with tection that's built in, not brushed on, is now available ftom Srmbelt Fbrcst Products Corp.

Tropical Decking resiss deterication without costly, time consuming annual trlaintenlnoe. Parallin-based UltraWood water rcpelbnt is injated deep into tbe wood during tbe trcaring process to provide lasting protection against checking, arcking and splitting. Miled ftom #l dense lumber, it features l/2" radius cuts on all four edges and is pressure treated o a .40 retention level.

Decking can be sawn, planed or drilled and still bead water on every surface. It is guaranteed to repel water, termites, rot and decay for 50 years.

Wood Floor Finish

Woodtex waterborne urethane wood flooring finish has been introduced by Velco Inc.

The aqueous urethane/acrylic floor finish can cover new or previously nnished wood floors.

The durable, anti-slip finish reportedly is easy to apply, has excellent flow and leveling, is easy to fecoat, requires no sanding between coats and dries fast. Floors may be opened to light raffic within 24 hours.

Handv Moisture Meter

A n-ew pocket-size, hand-held Moisture Meter from Wagner Electronic Products uses advanced electromagnetic wave technology to accurately measure wood moisture content ftom6%o ta3UVo to adepth of 314".

Featuring an easy-to-read analog meter, the Wood FriendlY L606 model allows checking out boards from top to bottom before buying

MetalCollector

The Attractor, a long-handled magnetic retrieval tool that makes cleaning up bits of metal fast and easy, is now available from P.S. Manufacturing.

Designed to find screws, pins, wrenches,nails, bolts, wire and other metal items, the tool features a permanent magnet weighing just 1.5 lbs. and a sturdy 4l in. tall wooden handle for'trostoop lifting" of nearly 20 lbs.

them to avoid later splitting, warpage, delamination and failed glue joina.

It eliminates the need for Pins, which can damage wood and leave unsigbtly holes.

l-Joist Compatible Glulam

The Bohemia UC (I-joist compatible) glulam beam has been introduced by Willamette Industries in depths that match standard I-joist framing. Used primarily in residential roof and floor framing systems, the cost effective new glulam beam can be framed flush with the I-joist.

Since it is manufacnred with high grade laminations on both the top and bottom face, the zero carnber beam is well suited for multi-span applications, and builders needn't worry about installing it upside down.

Kiln dried soutlern yellow pine provides dimensional stability and high srength.

Mobile Miter Saw Stand

A miter saw stand that is portable both while fully set up and after folding into a handy cart is new from Trojan Manufacturing. With 10" pneumatic tires, it wheels easily around the job, up stairs and over obstacles. The MS-2000 sets up in less than a minute to provide 13 ft. of overall support sive chop saw or compound slide saw. The simple stop handles multiple cuts to 9 ft. long.

Doors With More

The new Acclaim line of entrY doors from Challenge Door offers the benefits of steel, low maintenance of fiberglass and beauty of traditional wood paneled doors.

Entries feature a fitted, one-piece high density polystyrene insulating core designed to maintain a constant energy value over time. An all-wood stile and rail frame provides dimensional stability and a complete thermal break by eliminating metal-tometal thernnl transfer.

Surface panels are made from V$gauge steel, with a 10-mil coating of Iiquid vinyl baked onto exposed surfaces and embossed with a woodgrain pattern.

The line is available in flush, six panel and nine-panel designs, with a variety of insulated decorative glass inserts and matching sidelights. Doors are offered in standard enFance sizes and heights up to 8'. All include Santoprene door sweeps.

Junior Gardener

The Grow & Tell Children's Gardening Kit, including dl the tools and materials needed for children o design, plant and maintain their very own garden, has been introduced by Aquapore Moisture Systems.

The kit contains a beautifully illustrated, frrll-color activity book, a 4G ft. roll of Moisture Master Soaker Hose, a faucet/hose end connector with flow disc, a hose erd closure, a garden trowel, packets of flower and vegetable seeds, and row markers.

It provides a hands-on way to learn about gardening, while stressing water conservation and environnentally sensitive gardening techniques.

PVC Floor Boards

PVC Lumber, said to be a strong, durable, safe and maintenance free new exterior flooring system, has been inroduced by PVC Lumber Co. Reportedly non-loxic, easy to use and environmentally friendly, it comes with a lifetime warnuty ensrning that it will keep its colu, slape andasthetic appearance tbrough yeas of extrcme heatand @ld.

It comes in driftwood gray a white.

Stop Windows ln Their Tracks

stoplock, an innovative super tough window lock, is new from ProblemSaven.

Made of high impact ABS plastic, tbe device is said to securely lock in place vertical and horizontal sliding aluminum windows and doors.

Tbe deadbolt lock feaunes an easy push/pull lever and quick release fcir emergency exit.

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Trustworthy Truss Clips

Reusable truss spacers and plywood spacing clips that make it easy to always see the tuss centerline on top of the roof s sheathing are new from SureTruss Corp.

Sturdy aluminum Truss Nailing-Spacers separate the trusses perfectly (16", 24" or 48") with a snap on-off action that requires no nailing. They have a chalkline slit, centered on top of the tuss clips, to slide a chalkline hook through it and the Plywood Nailing-Spacing Clips.

The plywood ctps have a centered cleat with an elbow to slide a chalkline through. The chalkline is hooked through the spacer slits and the clip cleats. Snapping the chalkline marks a truss centedine chalk mark on top of the roof panels, as per APA recommendations. The mark trues the truss every 4 ft. on top of the roof sheathing, even on bent trusses.

The system reportedly improves nailing accuracy, critical to maximizing the structuml sfiength of homes, especially in high wind areas.