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Vinyl Replacement Window

Comfortrol, a new rigid vinyl replacement window system designed for energy-efficiency and carefree maintenance has been introduced by Louisiana-Pacific.

Combining the superior insulating capabilities of rigid vinyl with durable construction to provide savings in heating, cooling and maintenance costs for homeowners. the unit is custom-built to assure a perfect fit. A frame and sash of multicavity extruded rigid vinyl provide maximum insulation strength. An interlocking meeting rail designed for extra-tight weatherseal prevents heat loss while adding strength and security. The 7,/8 " double insulating glass also reduces heating and cooling loss. Each sash has its own balancing system for trouble-free operation. Both tilt-in for safe, convenient cleaning on the inside and stays in place in any open position to allow controlled ventilation.

The window is available in a variety of styles.

High, Low Lighting

A 3-level lamp converter developed by General Electric can transform a traditional onloff lamp socket to modern selective lighting using a 3-wav bulb.

Lamps can reportedly be upgraded rn seconds without tools or rewiring. The consumer turns off the table lamp, replaces the old bulb with a converter fitted with a 3-way bulb, turns the lamp on with the original socket and chooses the desired light Ievel by rotating a collar on ihe adapter through audible click stops for .high-,-mgdium and low brightneis levels of lighting.

Hardwood Floor Protection

Anderson Hardwood Floors has introduced a new line of floor care products designed to preserve and en- hance the beauty of hardwood floors. holes or breaks in concrete. It is said to anchor to bolts and similar items in concrete with more than twice the holding power that those items attain when anchored in fully cured or conventional concrete alone.

The line includes: Flor Stain, for professional staining of unfinished wood; Flor New to renew finish on worn hardwood floors: Flor Kleen to take up scuff mprks and other stubborn stains; Flor Kare for normal cleaning and shining; and Flor Shine, a natural paste wax to protect against marks and stains.

The products feature 4<olor packaging and a stocking display unit.

From Hartline Products Co., Inc., it is available in llb., 5-1b., 25-1b., 50-1b., and 125-lb. packages.

Concrete Repair Powder

Rockite is a new powder-like compound that mixes with water to a pouring or pliable consistency for the quick and permanent repair of cracks,

Fast Working Compounds

A new fast-hardening compound, Durabond 20, has been introduced by United States Gypsum Co.

With a 20-30 minutes setting time and a working range of 15-20 minutes, the powder joint compounds can be used both for interior and exterior, commercial and residential applications. The asbestos-free product provides low shrinkage and reportedly, superior bond as well as resistance to humidity changes.

Other uses of the compounds include patching and smoothing interior drywall and concrete surfaces, finishing joints in exterior gypsum ceiling boards, and presetting joints of veneer finish systems.

Computers Expressly Designed To Solve The Unisue Probtems

We use the best MINICOMPUTER hardware (no micros or PC's). including Data General, Point 4, lNl, Televideo and Printronix.

We have COMPLETE, integrated software packages and will tailor any software to your specifications. COMPLETE hardware systems start at $15,000.

Cutting Comments

A new line of razor knives, scrapers and replacement blade dispensers has been announced by Red Devil. All instruments include integrated safety features and handles made of nylon.

Included are a pocket knife, a razor cutter, rzvor scrapers, four utility knives and a window scraper which can double as an ice scraper.

The general purpose and heavY duty utility knives both use breakaway stainless steel blades to provide eight new, sharp cutting edges before requiring replacement. The pocket, adjustable utility and allpurpose utility knives also carry spare blades in their handles.

Re-roof Requirements Met

A l/2' insulation board classified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., for Class A re-roof construction over non-combustible roofing decks is now available from Manville.

The l/2" Retro-Fit Board is said to provide a suitable and economical substrate for use in applying a new built-up roof membrane over an exist- ing BUR system when no additional thermal protection is required.

New Life ForAn Old Saw

A radial arm saw can be created out of almost any 7Va" or TVz" circular saw by using the Pippin Saw-Mite. The converter is said to be easY to assemble, use, transport and store. It

The company also recommends the board as a base for mechanically fastened or ballasted EPDM singleply membranes.

Won't BlowYourStack

The new line of Sentry Brand chimney caps from Simpson Dura-Ventis designed with heavy expanded mesh spark arrestors and heavy steel construction.

Six sizes are available to fit flues from 7' x 7 u to 18 " x 18 ". For flush top chimneys or chimneys where the flue liner protrudes less than I ", an optional leg kit is available.

The legs attach to the cap with the bolts provided and extend down into the flue to grip the sides. When the time comes to clean and sweep the chimney, the cap is reportedly easy to remove.

provides all the standard radial arm saw functions: crosscutting, mitering, ripping and beveling, and can be clamped to existing work surfaces. The company also manufactures a router adapter kit and a saw table kit.

Portable Heat

A new pocket-size hand and bodY warmer is being introduced bY EJW North America. First introduced in Japan last winter, the Hot Pockets pouch provides the user with up to 20 hours of heat without wires, battery, flame or fuel of any kind.

The user removes one or more pouches from its plastic, protective bag and shakes or kneads it for two minutes until heat is produced. After tucking the pouch in his shirt, sweater, pocket, hat or glove, the user will experience heat comparable to that given by a traditional heating pad set at medium.

The product is said to be safe and non-toxic.