NEW PRODUCTS and selected sales aids

Great Shakes

Treated southern yellow pine roofing and siding shakes offering a 50 year warranty against fungal decay and termite attack have been introduced by LifePine Roofing Products of Savannah.

Shakes are sawn to provide greater uniformity than with standard split products. Uniformity re- duces installation time and waste by providing virtually parallel sides and ends and eliminating "on the roof " edge to match joints. Exposed surfaces are textured, creating a hand hewn appearance.

Impregnated with a reddish brown color similar to cedar, the shingles weather to a natural gray.

Engineered & Energized

An engineered, insulated header for both windows and doors has been introduced by Tilton Truss Manufacturers.

Manufactured of kiln-dried materials, the header system reportedly features a high R-rating and has greater dimensional stability than the typical wood header, eliminating buckling and cracking of interior finish work above windows and doors.

Bloom Box Supports

Strong, rust-proof brackets to hold most metal, plastic or wooden flower boxes on railings are new from Novelty Manufacturing Co.

An adjustable slide provides easy installation and asecure fit.

Installers need only frame the plates and adjoining studs before securing the units in place.

Engineered, insulated assemblies are also available to halt energy loss in flraming at corners and points where interior walls meet exterior walls.

The 5-ft. long by l6-in. wide by l7-in. high bench flolds up flat for transport. It is waterproofed and is said to hold in excess of 650 lbs. without stress.

Suitable for exterior or interior use, the bench may be left natural, painted or stained.

Nu-Lines also produces FastDeck modular decking panels and is introducing the Fast-Deck Design Kit, which allows d-i-yers to custom design over 5,000 decks.

Cedar OSB

Cedarstran, a smooth surfaced cedar oriented strand board, has been introduced by George C. Brown & Co.

Available in 4' x 8' sheets. it is manulactured from 1000/o aromatic cedar heartwood, then finely sanded to produce a smooth surface. When used in closets, the smooth panels are said not to snag clothing.

The product reportedly resists chipping and flaking, installs quickly and easily, contains no toxic formaldehyde, resists mildew and offers a fresh natural scent and protection from moths and insects.

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February 1991

Siding Trim Tape

Nail-less construction tape for siding trim is new from Alum-A-Pole Corp.

controlled pattern for just the right amount of brightness, without glare.

Designed for horizontal or vertical mounting, they come rectangular or square-shaped.

Lights are available as individual fixtures or in a complete outdoor lighting set that includes the cable and power pack.

are available in a 4" picket width in 6' x8' panels. Lattice Top comes in 6' x 8'panels.

Prestained panels are offered in gray or cedar tone, with spaced picket also in primed white.

Post Up

Post-Mate, a heavy duty connector engineered to keep fence rails attached to wooden fence posts, is new from FenceKote.

Made from durable galvanized steel formed to fit 4", 5" or 6" round fenceposts,the fasteners resist stress

Pro-Trim tape reportedly provides a strong bond to any combination of vinyl, aluminum and wood and a clean, professional look.

If need be, a crooked section of trim canbe repositioned without the piece being ruined.

Deck Glow

Two new compact low voltage deck lights are now offered by Intermatic.

Detailed Ceilings

The Nu-Vues ceiling panel line from Outwater features intricately detailed designs that fit standard grid suspension systems in their 2' x 2' modules.

Made of non-combustible fiberglass-reinforced gypsum, the panels reportedly are non-toxic, non-allergenic, odorless, carry a zero flame spread, and don't attract vermin, mold, fungus or bacteria.

They may be cut quickly and easily with conventional tools and accommodate lights, sprinklers, speakers and diffusers. They are prefinished in satin architectural white. with custom colors, authentic wood grains and faux finishes also available.

More Prestained Fencing

loads from both sides of the fence, eliminating split boards and pulledout nails.

A formed bottom lip allows for easy installation by one person.

Redesigned Rakes

Measuring l-3/8" high, the lights feature a crystal-like prismatic lens that evenly directs light outward in a

Three new styles have been added to Furman Lumber's line of preassembled wood fencing panels.

Half Moon and Scallop Top styles

Shaded Roofing

Three new standard colors pewter, silver and sea green - have been added to FibreCem Corp.'s slate-textured, non-asbestos fibercement roofing line.

Formerly offered in standard charcoal and 12 other colors on special order, Southern Slate shingles are 12" x 18" with a textured finish and a 50 year warranty. They reportedly are rot, chemical, moisture, pest and impact resistant.

Bamboo-2 lawn rakes from Rugg Manufacturing Co. combine an all new headand socket of rugged poly with select natural bamboo teeth. The lighter and stronger rakes come in 10". 18". 24" and 30" widths. 'r/

Ultrasonic Tape

Lufkin's ultrasonic measurins tape electronically calculates arel and volume at the press of a button, combining the speed of a pocket calculator with the accuracy of advanced ultrasonic technology. Its funnel design, which controls the direction of the sound waves, helps provide greater than 990/o accuracy over its 48-ft. measuring range. lt measures in feet, meters and tenths.

The unit includes two long life lithium batteries and a free carrying case with convenient belt loop.