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New Data Backs Design Values

New long term performance data show that Dricon fire retardant treated plywood, exposed for extended periods of time at 170'F, can provide strength equal to industry-accepted values for plywood at normal exposure temperatures.

Roof temperature monitoring has shown that the temperature of roof sheathing used in dark roofs can rise to as high as 170'F for short periods on sunny days throughout 90% of the United States. A correlation was established between actual high temperature experience and accelerated exposure. The Dricon fire retardant treated plywood panels were subjected to elevated temperatures for a period equivalent to 30 years service.

From the data collected, span ratings were determined for panels from thicknesses of 5/16" to 7/8". Using Dricon FRT plywood, roof decks can be designed based on these ratings, according to a company spokesman.

The manufacturer nevertheless recommends that designers provide adequate ventilation and, where necessary, place insulation on top of the roof deck - or use roof coverings with low absorptivitywhen specifying their FRTW.

SAtllPtES of Dricon fire retardant treated plywood underwent the ASTM static bendino test to determine strength.

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Stockins over 1o million feet of Spruce, Douglas Fir, Cedar and Hem-Fir, our distribution faciliiies in Vancouver and Edmonton are designed for quick shipment to the Western States'

You will get individual attention on anything from the simpledt orders to highly specified mixed loads with delivery time tailored to your needs'

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New Show Exhibits

The 1990 National Home Center Show, slated for Chicago's McCormick Place Convention Complex, March I I - I 3, will be the largest home improvement products expo to date. Contributing to the growth of this l5th anniversary event is the addition of well over 100 first-time exhibitors. With their participation, products, programs and services from over 1,200 suppliers will be on hand for an estimated 35,000 attendees to review.

New to this year's show as well is the color-coded exhibit floor format which, for the first time ever, will group home improvement product exhibitors by product category. "Keeping current is the name of the game in home improvement retailing and wholesaling," explains John Berry, vice president/director of the trade show. "The addition of so many new, exciting and innovative exhibitors - by product categorycan only enrich each buyer's sourcing experience at The National Home Center Show."

Admission to the show is free to home improvement industry members and includes admittance to the exhibit halls and professional education programs. The new hours are l0 a.m.5 p.m. Sunday, March l1 and 9 a.m.5 p.m. Monday and Tues.