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Pressure Treated Shingles
A shingle from Tamark LifePine Mfg. is treated with CCA and permanent water repellent.
Offered in natural and reddishbrown pre-stain, each LifePine shingle reportedly resists rot, decay, termites and mold. Fire retardant shingles are also available.
Each shutter is showcased in both louvered and raised panel styles in seven colors. The shutters reportedly won't rot, chip, flake or peel and can be cleaned with water.
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Propane Exchange Program
A propane cylinder exchange program has been developed by Blue Rhino.
The program allows consumers to purchase propane at retail locations where heaters and gas grills are sold. The displays are set up outside the store so they don't occupy floor space.
The program provides the necessary permits, cylinder display rack, RhinoTUFF wrapped cylinders, pointof-sale marketing materials, and direct-to-store delivery.
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Oakey Dokey
A solid oak rolling ladder is now available from Putnam Rolling Ladder Co., Inc.
Custom made, the ladders are finished in oak, ash, cherry, Honduras mahogany, maple, walnut, teak and
A Dab Here, Dab There
New vinyl siding from Norandex features thousands of tiny brush marks in its matte finish, giving the impression of newly painted wood.
Brushstroke vinyl, featuring a positive action locking system, reportedly won't chip, flake or crack like paint and comes in both a double 4" and 5" Dutch panel.
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Radical Steel Roofing
A reportedly non-polluting, perrnanent and inexpensive steel roofing shingle is new from Metalworks.
The recyclable shingles require no bending and are cut and slid into place using hand tools and Metalworks' staggered numbered system. It reportedly takes only 126 sq.
Moulding with A Twist A
new rope-accented moulding has been developed by
Millriver Architectural Hardwoods, Inc.
Manufactured from high-quality, solid hardwoods including red oak, maple, cherry or poplar for paint grade, Braided Accents are reportedly ideal for chair rails, wainscot cap, or picture and mirror frames.
Available in six patterns, the Knotty Pine is suitable for log homes or dens, while the reversible BR301 enhances the edge of counters, desks or table tops, and can be used with tile, granite or high-pressure laminates. Ir is merchandised in an attractive display showcasing the braided moulding on a decorated wall with wainscoting.
Circle No.413 birch. The steps are screwed to the rails, not nailed, and each step has a stiffening rod underneath.
The ladder fixtures come in a black, brass-plated and polished, or chrome-plated finish.
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Fire-Resistant Shakes
A lightweight, fire-resistant wood shake shingle is new from Owens Corning.
The Class A, water-resistant MiraVista shake shingle is available in three colors. The Class A status is achieved with a standard deck, spaced or solid sheathing, and standard roofing felt underlayments.
Circle N0.410 ft. of product to cover 100 sq. ft. of roof, and the roofing can be placed over up to two layers of existing rooflng.
The lightweight steel shingles are packaged one square per box, with each square weighing 63 lbs. The product is shipped 28 boxes per pallet, with more than 500 squares per truckload.
Circle No. 4'12 on ony New Product is ovoiloble by circling the (orresponding Reoder Service number opposite the bock (o\/er ond sending the form to New Products, eiiher by FAX /14-852-0231, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Ste. 480, Newport Beoch, [0. 92660, by colling (/l 4) 852-l 990 or E-moil sdoly@ioc.net.