Solving interior water problems

Outside material is definitely "In" when it comes to using exterior plywood siding for interior decorating.

Besides the obvious charm of rough textured siding, the qualities of the exterior grade can be very useful in areas where moisture might be a problem.

A damp basement may persist after usual waterproofing techniques. Exterior plywood sidings, with a I0O/o waterproof glue, eliminates the chance of delaminations. A coat of paint or other preservatives on the back of the panel provides additional protection from damp walls.

To finish the surface" numerous stains, paints or bleaches may be applied to complement the decor.

Low ceilings are another problem to many basement areas, The use of exterior panel sidings with dominant vertical grooving creates the illusion of greater ceiling height. Vertical lines draw the eye upward instead of across the panel.

Exterior sidings are available in rough sawn, brushed, or smooth surfaces. according to the manufacturer, Georgia-Pacific.

Several groove patterns are found in Douglas fir, Southern pine, redwood and cedar species as well as exterior hardboard, overlaid plywood and particleboard.

Exterior sidings are one way to solve the moisture problem of a damp basement while providing a wall surface that can stand up against heavy use and still be an integral part of the design scheme.

Allied Nets Three

Allied Equities Corp., San Francisco, signed an agreement in principle to purchase a group of three Salem, Ore., building materials hard products distributing companies. Allied already owns construction materials companies in Oregon, Washington, Alaska and California.

Pumilite Block & Supply, Pumilite Building Supply and Salem Masonry & Supply Co. will be operated by Stanley M. Hammer as Allied subsidiaries. The purchase will be principally by exchange of an undisclosed number of shares of stock.