"I've been standing behind Adams Lumber fort-lO Jrea^rs."

"We buy Cedar fencing materials in different grades, in widths rangtng ] from 3-7/2" to \2", and lengths from 4' to 8'. Adams is the only source for some of that material. They're prompt, ship on our schedule, are consistent in grade, and allow us to mix truckloads of different sizes and grades. They take care of us, no matter what."

Seiders, chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders.

Despite this, the drywall industry is in the midst of its first major expansion in decades, and manufacturers are increasing capacity. Last year, USG Corp., the industry leader, t opened its first new product plant in I 30 years, and experts are predicting i about l0 new plants to open within the next two years.

Manufacturers remain optimistic about the continued good health ofthe industry, all the while proceeding with the revamping of their operations, even as home builders report I that while the product is easier to obtain, delays are still troublesome and costlv.

"The beeping of the trucks reversing gets really bad. If (the noise doesn't go away), I guess we'll start looking at the real estate ads."

-Tamar Goldnwnn, Costa Mesa, Ca., homeowner on a Home Depot opening next door

Nevada Treater Upgrades

Nevada Wood Preserving is now offering Pac-Bor borate preservative treatment at its Silver Springs, Nv., facility.

Pac-Bor has become increasingly popular for use on residential sill and plate in Southern California and Arizona due to its favorable handling requirements and non-warping characteristics.

Nevada Wood Preserving has also added a lumber stacker, further automating its workflow, and a highdensity incisor, permitting treatment of coastal Douglas fir to required penetration and retention standards.

The firm was recently acquired by Pacific Wood Preserving, which also owns treating facilities in Eloy, Az., and Bakersfield, Ca., is building another in Corning, Ca., and operates a tie and lumber sorting faciity in New Willard. Tx.