NEW PRODUGTS and selected salesaids

film or paper so it allows moisture vapor to pass through, eliminating the danger of in-wall condensation. The product is lightweight, tear-resistant and reportedly will never rot or shrink.

Energy Saving Doors Tax OK

The Internal Revenue Service has certified Simpson WeatherBeater Doors for a Residential Energy Tax Credit. Also certified for the tax credit are thermal models in Simpson's International Line.

The WeatherBeater doors are solid core with a specially designed frame to prevent warping. The flatness and stability of the doors are said to help to maintain a tight weather seal under all conditions.

WindowDressings

A modular arched window system said to combine the customized look of decorative arched windows with the normal installation of conventional windows is new from New Morning Windows, Minneapolis, Mn.

The system can be used in restorations, new construction and on interior dividing walls. The windows are delivered in insulated, pre-boxed rectangular modular sections of any custom dimensions. This eliminates the need for additional on-site framine.

A Barrier Against Cold

A new home energy-saving air infiltration barrier that reportedly cuts heat loss through insulated walls by 3390 is from Du Pont.

Tyveck is a sheet of very fine, highdensity polyethylene fibers. It is not a

The thermal doors combine real wood with double panes of thermal glass. According to the company, the French style thermal doors are 64s/o more energy efficient than single glazed doors of the same type. Other styles of their thermal doors are said to be about 37Vo more energy efficient than standard wood doors with single pane glazing.

Cabinets for the Handicapped

A line of cabinets for the handicapped has been introduced by the Connor Cabinet Div., which followed HUD and FHA guidelines for the handicapped in public housing facilities.

They include regular base units and drawer units in selected sizes of 12" to 48" wide and feature an83/q" high toespace for wheelchair footrests. A 5Vz" high valance, along with 3" and 6" fillers, are available in 48" and 84" lengths. Fillers to 42" allow for cutting to specified lengths. Also available is a 60" high utility cabinet in either 24" or 30" width with four adjustable shelves.

A Cabinet Watch

The new Greenwich bath cabinet features adigital clock and night light with onloff switch.

The genuine oak frame comes in walnut or honey finish with a 16" by 26" plate glass mirror that has stainless steel edges. The cabinet recesses in standard 2" bv 4" walls.

All Decked Out

Oakwood Manufacturing, Inc. is offering three new products for the retailer.

First, a bulk merchandiser display that fits a standard gondola end or can be used anywhere in the store. The merchandiser utilizes bins for bulk display of items for those dealers who prefer to sell by bulk rather than in kit form.

Erecto-Pat step kits can be used from deck to ground or from one level to another on multi-level decks. There are no risers to be cut.

A new do-it-yourself park bench kit includes one pair of black baked enamel finish park bench legs, rustresistant lag bolts and step-by-step instructions.

The customer decides what length he wants to build and the retailer supplies the lumber.

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A Star ls Formed

^ Starplates are connecting devices for forming do-it-yourself-geodesic buildings. Eleven pre-engineered steel connector plates assemble 25 equal-length wood struts into a bolted framework, in sizes from 3'to 14'wide.

_ According to East-West Design, Inc., using their kit that retails for $32.95, one person can erect a framework in two hours.

The framework can be used to construct a greenhouse, gazebo, corn crib, carport, playhouse or a doghouse.

Walk-in Vault

Henges Manufacturing, Inc. has a walk-in vault with a wide varietv of security applications.

Offering 94 cu. ft. of storage space, the interior is a 3Yz' square with a 7' ceiling. A weight of IZS lbs., external dimension of 44" x M" x 86" and heavy-duty materials reportedly make the Safeguard Vault virtually impregnable to common burglar attempts.

The fire-resistant vault is constructed of l2-gauge steel, 50,000 psi, painted with urethane enamel. The door opening is l9%" wide and can be right or left hinged. For safety, the vault is designed to prevent accidental lock-in and maintains aircirculation.

Guaranteed for five years against all defects in workmanship, it costs $l,440.

Computer Matchmaker

Benjamin Moore & Co.'s new computer color matching system, consisting of three components and an optional fourth component, was developed in direct response to the service needs of dealers. The svstem is said to be easily operated by a paint dealer with minimal training.

Using the system, a dealer can arrive at a formula for custom paint colors in minutes. The formula, or prescription, can also be typed out with the aid of the optional line printer. Each prescription contains coded information describing the base and finish to be used and gives the exact number of shots required of each colorant in order to reproduce the custom color.

The computer element of the system is capable of being utilized for basic business accounting procedures. The system will be available to dealers through direct purchase or with the option of a three to five year lease.

Anchor Bolts Away

A new line of wedge type stud anchor bolts has been added to the Star Expansion line. The bolts are used in concrete where extra holding power is required.

More than 20 different sizes are available ranging from %" x l%" to l" x 12". The product's design reportedly eliminates drillirrg oversize holes as the thread diameter is equal to the hole diameter.

New Generation Stove

The United States Stove Co. has a new generation of circulators: the Legacy Wonderwood and Wondercoal.

Both offer a new cabinet design with rich earthtone colors in a leather-grain embossed steel cabinet. The cabinet front is highlighted by a simulated wood-grain control panel.

The 3021 Wonderwood and 3027 Wondercoal feature a lift-up top and auxiliary cooking surface, full-size ash pan,firebrick lining and optional blower.

With the Legacy's baffled, stainless steel heat exchanger, potential heat is drawn into and around the exchanger. The concentration of heat allows the exchanger to extract and recirculate heat previously lost.

Concrete Finisher

Tamms Industries Co. has a professional concrete finisher that is said to fill, seal, level, texture and finish masonry surfaces. The ingredients in Concrete Finisher are similar to natural concrete so the product becomes part ofthe surface, notjust a coatlng.

It is mixed with water and applied by hand trowel or spraying, depending on the surface to be covered. Available in 70lbs. bags, its coverage is estimated at 6-9 lbs. per square yard for a two-coat system that is ap- proximately l/8" thick.

lmprovedAstragals

Astragals produced by Benchmark are said to provide improved weather seal-out, energy savings and protection in double door installation.

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Hot Display

A point-of-sale display containing an assortment of Rust-Oleum Heat Resistant Bar-B-Q Black coatings is designed to help retailers boost impulse sales and profits in their lawn and garden departments, and outdoor shops.

The aluminum astragal now features a thick foam rubber boot and a rigid polymer connector. It comes prt-assembled with operating spring Ioaded flush bolts top and bottom to lock securely into header and threshold. A wider channel design accommodates heavy dutY deadbolts.

The prepackaged display contains 30 cans of the heat resistant finish for refinishing heated surfaces such as outdoor grills, stoves and fireplace equipment.

As part of the Promotion, RustOleum is providing retailers with an advertising allowance amounting to 590 oftotal heat resistant coating purchases.

Affordable Joists

Alpine Engineered Products, Inc. has a new engineered roof and floor truss system.

Produced from 2 x 4 stress-graded lumber, scrap 2 x 4 blocks and AlPine connector plates, the J-24joist can be used as a substitute for 2 x l0 timber framing members.

Tie One On

Ratchet Strap, a tie down straP' secures loads to a car, truck or trailer. ThelYz" wide high-strength nYlon webbing with S hooks at each end is available in l0 ft. and 15 ft. lengths. The straps have a suggested list price of $19.98 and$22.49.

"LOOKING AROUND" says Paul Bunyan

Paul does not rest on his fame as the lumberman's symbol of accomplishment. New requirements and changing conditions keep him alert to progress.

Draf t on Guard

Thermo Cuard is a new solidstate energy audit tool from Metrifast designed to detect the relative degree of heat loss (winter) or gain (summer) in a home. This 9-volt battery-operated, hand-held electronic instrument allows a homeowner to locate drafts around windows, doors. vents and electrical outlets.

With rhis informarion, an economical decision can be made about where to place insulation or sealing compounds to minimize air conditioning or heating cost. The unit is $19.95.

Plug lt Up

Hydro Stop, a formulation that stops leaks in concrete and masonry, is a product of Tamms Industries Co. Idcal for underuater ivork, it takcs an initial set in 3 to 5 minutes but reportedll' can be shaved and shaped 1'or up to an hour after miring.

It repairs disintegratcd concrete in dams, piers, tanks, waterways, piling, abutments, watcr and sewer mains, catch basins, conduit and bridges.

It contains no calcium chloride and miring rcquires only water to form a putty-like ball. lt comes in various sized tr,rbs ancl pails.

Fancy Storm Door

Allan Mfg. Co. has a line of security,/storm doors designed for installation by either a builder or doit-yoursel fer.

The doors are pre-hung and packagcd in standard 36 in. r 80 in. and 32 irr. b1 80 in. openings. The I in. x 2 ir"r. steel tubing frames dceoruled u itlr aluminum castings arc sandblasted and electrostatically spray'ed w ith a black stain finish alkyd rcsin paint containing rust and salt spral inhibitors.

Doors of Steel

Porvene Roll-A-Door is manufacturing lightweight rolling steel home garage doors, which roll up above the garage door opening like a window shade with eight pounds of uprvard pressurc. It requires 15" of room above the door opening for storage.

The embossed texture with u,cather resistant paint creates a hardrvarc exterior. The steel doors are said to make forced entry atternpts unlikely.

Fair And Square

Orem Research has a Super Square, reportedly a complete redesign of the traditional carpenter's framing and layout square.

The tool's unique pivot point and inner slot provide professionals and handymen with quick calculations.

Light weight, non-glare aluminum with fine-etched black gradations makes it easy to read.

The inner slot serves as a protractor, revealing slopes in inches-rise per foot-run as well as the degree of each slope. Another edge is divided into twelfths so measurements can easily be translated into feet without conversion. The square comes with a 32-p. carpentry guide.

New Tomahawk

Vaughan's rig builder hatchet combines blade and striking face in one handy tool for forming and

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Russ & Bob Britt framing. Redesigned to provide a deeper throat behind the large, milled striking face, the tool features a polished 28 oz. head with a 3Vz" blade cut.

Top Drilling

Engine. Drill, a 1.25 HP gas powered tool from Tanaka, is useful at remote sites or where electricitv is unavailable.

The drill features a23 cc, forced air cooled, two-cycle engine, high torque reduction gear box, centrifugal clutch, all-position carburetor, Vz" Jacobs chuck, and weighs 8.8 lbs.

It features quiet operation with one hour long fuel capacity. The electronic ignition module has a five year warrantv.

Lattice Landscape

Wing Industries, Inc. has pressure treated lattice for outside landscaping projects. High altitude Ponderosa pine with wood preservative chemicals to protect against decay from soil, water and wood destroying insects is available in2 ft. by 4 ft. and 4 ft. by 8 ft. sizes.

SteelAppeal

A raised panel garage door by Windsor Door Co. provides the inherent strength, low maintenance and durability of steel, while offering the classic elegance of deeply embossed decorative panels.

Model 450 is available in both raised and raised-with-design styles. At a standard height of 7 ft., door widths range from 8 ft. to 18 ft. and the number of panels across the width range from 4 to 9.

The door features galvanized steel panels, tongue-and-groove waterproof joints between sections, steel ball bearing rollers and outside keyinlock handles.

Comprehensive Adhesive

Rubber Caulk and Gutter Seal from Franklin Chemical Industries is a general purpose premium construction grade adhesive/sealant.

Weather resistant, the brown or white material reportedly seals against water, wind, dirt and dust, while adhering to wood, metal, masonry, glass and most building materials.

It's available in standard caulkins cartridges.

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Famowood

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Boat builders, furniture makers, cabinet makers, etc. have found it the one sure answer to correcting wood defects, filling wood cracks, gouges, covering countersunk nails and screws. -

Can be used under Fiber Glass! 14e*

Ready to use right out of the can, Famowood applies like putty-sticks like glue; dries quickly; won't shrink; takes spirit stains, and will not gum up sander. Waterproof and weatherproof when properly applied. -4e

NEW VISUAL packaging highlights Schlage Lock Co.'s 8100 and 8400 deadbolt lock series, which leatures strong 1 " throws and frame reinforcers. The transparent, tamperpr00f packaging can hang on existing shelf pegboard displays, spring action racks or free-standing

Build a Barn

The line of wooden yard storage barns in the kit form by Jer Manufacturing has been extended to six basic models with the introduction of a 6' wide barn for limited space locations.

With floor space of approximatelY 36 sq. ft., center headroom of 6'6" and a 6' x 3' door, the kit includes a pre-cut and numbered frame, trim and purlin members, door hinges, hasp and screws, nails and an illustrated step-by-step assembly instruction manual.

Dealers provide siding, roof panels and caulking compound. Average retail unit cost, dependent on the panel grade selected, is $159.

No Balk Caulk

Macklanburg-Duncan has a new siliconized acrylic latex caulk with a 25-year "no quibble" warranty.

In four colors plus clear, it is packaged in a yellow tube with black graphics.

According to the manufacturer, the product if used as instructed will last for 25 years or the consumer will eet another tube free.

Watertight Case

Channel Drain. a new basement waterproofing system, is a do-ityourself product to be installed by the homeowner.

The 4-ft. sections of ABS plastic channels, which retail at $4 per ft., are sold in units tailored to fit the problem area in each basement.

The cost of the sections is said to be about %th the price of conventional waterproofing systems.

Pop Goes The Sprinkler

A sprinkler with a 4-in. pop up height for unobstructed spray distribution has been introduced by the Turf Div. of Rain Bird Sales, Inc. The model 1804 has a patented comolded, multi-function wiper seal which is said to clean the stem as it pops up, flush debris away as it retracts and keep it from entering the unit at the nozzle/wiper seal interface.

It also features a filter screen under the nozzle to prevent clogging and a fully open /2" threaded inlet to facilitate case flushing and speedier installations. The sprinklers are available in a full range of nozzles.

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Lasc Conference

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Milt Johnson, HomeLumber, told how they had restructured their firm to provide separate locations for their contractor and consumer business, feeling this was the most effective way for the firm to maximize their customer service and profits.

Bill Cowling, Dixieline Lumber, told of the profit realized from having a mini-mill in each of their retail stores. He said that full service was "the name of the game" for retailers. Cowling also told of the saving of $256,500 over a period of 60 months that they had achieved by instituting energy controls on heating and air conditioning at one of their four stores.

Chandler Lumber's Al Newkirk told how they use in-store home shows to build traffic. He said the

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ATTITUDE adlustment was popular at the Fremont Forest Products' cocktail party and tennis/golf awards ceremony. (lop photo, left to right) Liz Cunningham, Marilyn & John Swelt, (lower pholo) Kathy and Paul Haacke, Mike Tracy. Phil Butterfield took honors Jor a hole in one. Chuck Jenkins, Judy Watson and lda Stobaugh also were recognized. The Hobbs Wall Lumber Co. trophy went to Dick Learned.

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"knowledge and enthusiasm ofgood people" was something they could provide that the chains couldn't. "Good personnel is the most important factor," Newkirk stressed. He added that they tried to keep their inventory along more traditional lines, saying "we don't get into selling beads and motor oil."

Wrap up speaker at the convention was Les Anderson, publisher of Random Lengths, the highly regarded industry price reporter. He sees more mills becoming involved in export; more Western lumber staying in the West; a growing role for Southern plywood; and lumber requirements changing as housing is downsized. He also noted that financing changes would have a major impact on the housing market.

Wood Outlook Conference

The Western Forestry Center and the Portland (Or.) Chamber of Commerce Forestry/Wood Products Committee are co-sponsoring Outlook '83 to be held at the Western Forestry Center on Feb. 8 and 9.

This conference will highlight marketing opportunities for wood products firms. Specific topics will include: overall economic trends, specialty products, domestic market and international markets.

One session will incorporate discussions on taxation issues including: timber taxation, severance taxes, property taxes, and income taxes for forest products companies.

Managers from Pacific Northwest forest products companies who are interested in attending and participating should contact Robert Ganger, Portland Chamber of Commerce, 824 SW 5th Ave., Portland, Or.97204.