NEW PRODUGTS

And Selected Sales Aids

Great For Outdoors

A new line of pressure treated wood products for decks and other outdoor projects has been introduced by Emco specialties.

The hearth ollers a heat output range of 15,000 to 60.000 BTUH. while keeping down the particulate emission and carbon monoxide levels.

It has a 2.1 cu. ft. firebox capacity and requires only a 6" flue and no catalytic combuster.

Accessories include an outside air kit, heat circulating fan, ash pan, firescreen. designer doors. grill and trim options.

Brass For Passage Or Privacy

Solid brass, lever handle mortise locksets are now available from The Atrium Door & Window Corp.

The DECreations line consists of 37 assorted sku's, including balusters, deck posts, top/bottom rails, lattice panels, step stringers and mailbox posts.

All components are manufactured from premium grade Southern yellow pine and pressure treated to .40 retention, a level that permits ground contact.

Straight From The Hearth

A high energy fireplace/furnace combining the comfort of a wood burning fireplace with the efliciency of a woodstove is new from Mendota F'orge Corp.

Available with a polished or antique brass finish, the lock has an

The textured surfaces of all three wall panel products feature a clean, elegant appearance which is said to add a distinctive touch at an affordable price. stylish "V" groove on 2" centers. They are prefinished with a bakedon Melamine topcoat which reportedly resists abuse and cleans with a damp cloth.

Passage and privacy versions (which includes an automatic release of the locking mechanism when the lever is activated from the inside) are offered.

Old "knob" style locksets can be replaced in about five minutes. The Atrium lock is sized so it will cover up old paint rings.

A multi-step process recreates the tones. textures and grains of natural lumber, and a humidification process puts enough moisture into each plank to assure dimensional stabilitv.

The 16" wide x l/4" thick x ii' high planks feature a tongue-andgroove joinery system and hidden fasteners for quick, clean installatron.

Wallboard Anchor

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A one-piece anchor for mounting fixtures to gypsum wallboard hai been introduced by ITW Buildex as a replacement for plastic screw anchors and toggle systems.

Only a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver is needed to install theE-Z Anchor: no pre-drilling or hole preparation is necessary. And because ofits thread configuration, it can also be backed out, leaving an easily patchable hole.

Made of long-lasting zinc material, the corrosion-resistant anchor has a unique tri-cut point and deep threads to provide strong engagement in 3/8",l/2" and 5/8" gypsum wallboard.

Applications include mounting shelving, picture frames. mirrors. brackets and bathroom accessories.

Hot Tub Tiles

A straight-edge, glazed, red body, natural clay tile that's versatile enough to suit kitchen, bath or even hot tub and whirlpool spas' is now available from Summitville Tiles. Offered in 24 designer colors, Summitmates can be used on.walls, backsplashes, countertops or floors, or to form murals and decorate mantles.

All tiles are backmounted for easy installation and come in three different sizes and three surface glazes (matte, crystal and bright glazd.

Lumber Gomputer Programs

A fully integrated computer sYStem for the wholesale and retail lumber industry has been designed bY Future Solutions.

The Lumber Solution allows users to easily create quotations, recap quote requirements, rePrice items individually or overall, and see the gross profit before converting quotes to sales.

Quotation/order processing and inventory are extensively tailored to the lumber industry. Accounts payable, accounts receivable, sales analysis, payroll, purchase orders, job costing, general ledger, hxed assets, billsof materials and an office automation package are also available for complete system integration.

Set Down Quickly

A thin-set latex mortar that is quick setting for floor and wall tiles has been introduced by Summitville Tiles.

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Brimming With Inventions

A visor with a battery-powered fan built into the brim is new from Sea Star Clock International. The fan blows a gentle breeze across the face and, if desired, a frasrance can be added to the breeze. ,{6o attached to the brim is an adiustable flashlight. -Magic Visor weighs l/3 of a oound, uses two AA batteries, feaiures an adjustable headband with Velcro fastener, and comes in white or blue.

Moist Test

A tester to determine the moisture content in building materials is now available from Tempo Instrument Inc.

The portable Surveymaster measures 8.5" x 5" x 3.5", weighs 1.5 lbs., operates on one 9 volt battery,

With an ambient temPerature between 60o and 90' F. the mortar is said to set in two to three hours. It can be used to install tile over plywood. clean masonry, cementitious backer board and gypsum board.

Featuring a powdered lacquer latex activated by water, it needs only the water in appropriate amounts to attain working consistency. It is available in 25 and 50 lb. bags.

Grossover Cabinetry

A curved radius cabinet, a crisscross wine rack, and a wall-tocounter cabinet are now available from Fieldstone Cabinetry.

Radius cabinetry is offered in convex or concave styling for wall, base, vanity or tall cabinets in several door styles. The wine rack comes in custom sizes with a cabinet below to store glasses or other bar supplies. A cabinet that reaches from the soffit to the counter includes a wide bottom drawer to store linens, silverware, stationery, etc.

The cabinetry comes in pecan, maple, oak and cherry, in a varietY of stains and finishes.

and comes with its own integral carrying case.

It gives readings in building materials only above dry level, can distinguish between high levels of moisture with a range from about 150/o wood-moisture equivalent to well over 280/o fiber saturation in over 150 species ofwood, and determine moisture content of new sand/ cement screeds.

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Console In The Bath

Console tables liont Kohlcr C'o. offer thc convenicncc of' a lavatory irnd countertop without the bulkincss of a cubinet bclow.

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At Britt Lumber we specialize in producing quality fence posts, boards and rails in our modern sawmill. we're big enough to meet your customers' needs...yet small enough to guarantee guality.

And now Britt Lumber products are available in cedar, too.

South Bay Forest Products, a very special manufacturer of specialty lumber products, has a winning combination for you.

Patio Door's A Steel

Steel patio doors uniting strength with elegance are new from Benchmark.

The pre-hung, readY-to-install door systems, sized to replace, wood or aluminum sliding doors, feature exclusive welded lock seams for greater rigidity, narrower stiles for more glass area, removable steel erifies for easy window cleaning, plus i.vater-tight design. insulated double elazins. foam insulation and flrost6reak-thermal barrier threshold for saving energy.

The precision-stamped doors reportedly eliminated the problems of warping, twisting, sticking and trackjumping that plague non-steel or stiOing systems. They also fold flat against each other when fully opened to save floor space.

Vista II doors come in two- or three-door units, which can be installed to swing in or swing out. Also available is an in-store merchandising and literature program, and a quiet-rolling screen with a selfclosing latch and tamper-resistant recessed lock.