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Recycled Super Panels

Molded fiber structural panels made from recycled waste products for use in construction, furniture and countless other applications have been developed by Noble Franklin Corp. They are expected to be ready for shipment by Jure.

Made of recycled wood, paper, cardboard, some plastics and many other materials, Gridcore's raw material (cellulose fiber) is said to be by far the most abundant organic material and waste material on earth.

The patented manufacturing process involves the heat and pressure

Treated Wood Nails

New stainless steel square cut nails from Wheeling Corrugating prevent premature damage to treated wood Rivaling the life expectancy of Eeated lumber, the t a Belle deck and dock nail is produced from stainless steel, so it's rust resistant for longer life.

Its square cut style reportedly provides a hold superior to the commonly used round shanked nail, because its blunt end displaces wood fibers as it's driven and minimizes the chance of the wood splitting. The fibers grip and hold against the nail's four sides, preventing it from working loose.

molding of "stressed skin" panels with a honeycomb-like core of varying thicknesses. The panels range in size from as little as 1/10 of an inch for thin applications such as cardboard to 30 or more ft. for use in long span bridges and other large-scale structurcs.

Panels reportedly can be produced up to 1007o stfongef than other structural panels of the same weight; as low as half the weight of particleboard, plywood, OSB, MDF and other panels of comparable sfrength, reduce wear and tear on machinery and tools and are easy to work with standard tools, methods of construction and fabrication techniques.

After the nail is driven, the rosestyle head stays slightly above the lumber's surface, contributing a subtle design detail. Nails are available in 8, 1.0, 12, t6 and 20 penny sizes.

Decorative Paneling Tape

Self-adhesive decorative paneling tape to cover paneling seams and produce a searnless wall in just minutes is now available from Chesapeake Hardwmd Products.

Marched to Chesapeake decorative wall paneling, each roll of Simply Seamless tape covers four 8' seams.

with a heavyweight synthetic rubber backing, the mats scrape coarse and heavy soil deposits and wipe and retain soil and moisture from boots and shoes to protect carpet€4 wood or tile floors from wear and weather. The rubber backing combines with the resilient fiber pile to provide an added cushioning underfoot.

Mats are cleaned with vacuum or hose. The backing is skid-resistant and non-staining.

They come with a choice of plush or ribbed surface and five colors in standard mat and runner stvles.

Wood Screen Doors

A new line of wood screen doors is now available from the Combination Door Co.

Constructed of 1-1l16" western woods for heavy use, the doors feature high quality hardwood dowels and 18x16 mesh aluminum wire. The paintable, decorative screen doors are ideal for homes ranging from Victorian to contemporary in style.

Broader French Windows

The French Casemaster, a French style casement window designed to provi9e a. wide, unobstructed window openlng ln new construcuon or remodeling projects, has been introduced bv Marvin Windows & Doors.

adjusting a krob located on the tool's nose. nails can be driven to the exact depth preferred, slightly below the surface of the drywall, without breaking the face paper.

The tool drives ring-shank cuphead nails, collated in a plastic carrier. As the nails leave the carrier, reportedly no debris is carried with them that could cause problems with taping and finishins. The tool's driver blade has a unique rounded tip that complements the cup shape of the nail head.

A sequential trigger mechanism is standard. To be actuated, the tool must be pressed firmly against the drywall, so it doesn't actuate accidentally, marring the finish of the drywall surface.

The heavy duty tool weighs 41b., 8 oz. and is 10" tall. Its magazine holds a coil of 150 1-518" long nails.

The window operates in much the same way as a traditional French door, with two operating sash and no center post. It is designed with an extra heavy frame and sash for durability, while a continuous header and sill add strength as well as a uniform appearance.

Features include multi-point locking system, roto gear operator, concealed dual ann hinges, weatherstripping around both sash and frame, and insulating or optional Low E glass with Argon gas.

Drywall Nailer

A new pneumatic automatic-feeding coil nailer designed for installing gypsun drywall has been introduced by Duo-Fast.