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This Skylight Snaps To lt

Andersen Windows Inc. has introduced a skylight with a snap-in sash and tempered glazing for better energy efficiency.

The skylight's frame and sash are installed separately, allowing installers to reach through the frame from the roof to line up the frame with the rough opening.

Circle No. 605

One Cool Ceiling Line

A black liner that reportedly provides thermal insulation, reduces airborne sound transmission, and acts as a visual barrier for walls and ceilings is new from Knauf Fiber Glass Co.

Shake Shingle & Roll

Celotex Corp. has introduced a three layer, laminated asphalt shingle that reportedly has the look and feel of a wood shake.

Presidential Tri-Laminate Shake Shingles come with a lifetime and one-time transferable warranty and have a UL Class A fire rating.

The product's top layer and two base tabs feature a heavyweight fiberglass mat with weathering grade asphalt and granules.

Circle No. 601 from United States Gypsum Co.

The product is available in tape-on and nail-on styles and comes in 8', 9' and l0' standard lengths.

Circle No. 603

A Whammer Of A Hammer

A 22.5-lb. demolition hammer for chipping, chiseling, digging, tamping and ground rod driving is new from Bosch Power Tools.

The 11316EVS features a built-in dust shield, a 360'rotating front han-

An Inside Job

Interior Products has a new bendable substrate for creating fast and accurate interior and exterior radiuses.

Kerfkore's horizontal ribs guide the shape of the finished columns, eliminating the need for vertical ribs.

The dimensionally stable product accepts contact adhesives, seams easily and requires only light laminating pressure.

Circle No. 602

Get A Bead On lt

Paper-faced metal drywall bead and trim that reportedly ensure excellent adhesion to Sheetrock are new dle and a service light reminder that indicates the need for service eight hours in advance of shutdown.

The product's quick-lock chuck allows chisels to be rotated and locked into l2 different positions.

Circle No. 604

Liner M can be fastened to walls or suspended above ceilings in theaters, sound studios, public concourses and other acoustical treatment areas and meets all appropriate specifications and buildine codes.

It comeJin 1.0. 1.5 and 2.0 PCF densities and 1", l-l/2" and 2" thickNESSES.

Circle No. 606

This Saw ls No Hack

Stanley has introduced a slopenosed hacksaw designed to cut up to 4" deep, even in the tightest spots.

Its I-beam frame is made from high impact polymer and features a handle lever for quick blade changes.

Circle No. 607

Replacement Windows

Fully-assembled replacement windows that secure in place with six screws and tilt out for easy cleaning are available from Pella Corp.

Fix Me Two Screwdrivers

Stanley Tools has introduced a pair of tri-lobe, bi-material handle screwdrivers.

Multi-Bit screwdrivers come with l0 standard l/4 bits, six of which are inside the driver magazine and four in

Precision Fit windows have an allwood interior and aluminum-clad exterior, and come in three styles.

Circle No. 608

Shingles For The Southeast

Georgia Pacific Corp. has introduced residential roofing shingles that reportedly have the look and feel of architectural laminated shinsles.

Savannah shingles corie in five colors: coastal black, highland brown, weathered wood, cobblestone gray and sawgrass green.

The product's notched side lap allows roofers to quickly determine where shingles should be aligned both horizontally and vertically.

Circle No. 609

Cut Tiles In Style

A 17" tile cutter for pros and d-iyers alike is new from American Tool Cos.

Irwin Tile Cutter comes in three sizes from 13" to 19" for both wall and floor tiles.

The Force ls With You

PowerShot Tool Co. Inc. has introduced an ergonomically designed staple gun that puts the force over the staple, making it easier to control and drive staples flush.

Forward Action features a non-slip rubber handle, a drop-in staple chamber and a window for viewins remaining supply.

The product also fires 9/16" nails.

Circle No. 611

Storage Time

A modular drawer, shelf and rollout tray storage system for protecting small parts to tools is new from Lista International Corp.

Storage Wall's drawers and trays hold up to 440 lbs. each, while its wide span beams support up to 1,500 lbs., and come with a variety of deckings, including steel, wire, and plywood.

The product can be changed or added to and is available in several heights to take advantage of all vertical space.

Circle N0.612 a clip-on unit that doubles as a storage rack.

The products have a spring-loaded, hard-wearing ball bearing indexing mechanism for bit changeovers, and a magnetic bit holder that ensures bits are held securely.

Circle N0.613

A School Of Cordless Tools

Bosch Power Tools has introduced four new 24-volt cordless power tools.

The 24-volt series includes a drill/driver, a 6-l/2" circular saw, a flashlight and a dual stroke reciprocating saw.

Circle No. 614

This Door's No Pal Of Storms

A 1-ll8"-thick wood storm door made from exterior grade panels of recycled wood fiber is new from Columbia Manufacturi ng Corp.

The product features a frame for holding the tile, a gauge for accurate measurements, a carbide cutting wheel for scoring and a device to snap apart the tile.

A pair of 1"-3" wall hole tile cutters that attach to the 19" model or stand alone are also available.

Circle No. 610 is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the inside bock cover ond sending the form to New Products Editor FAX to 949-852-0231, by E-moil to ddelvol@ioc.net, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newporl Beoch, to. 92660, or by colling (949) 852-r 990.

Huron doors are protected with moisture-proof, scratch-resistant, UV stabilized polyurethane and come in six colors.

The product's brass handles are reversible for left or right opening and can be customized with decorative brass or beveled glass.

Circle No. 6'15

Blades Of Steel

Circular saw blades made from durable, heat-treated steel for cross cutting and ripping hardwood, softwood, plywood, composition board and most other woods are available from American Tool Cos.

Irwin Pro blades come in 27 sizes, ranging from l-114" to 12" in diame- ter and from 24 to 100 teeth. The product also cuts non-ferrous metals and plastics.

Circle N0.616

Bid Adieu To Squeaks

A tool said to fix floor squeaks without having to pull up carpets is new from O'Beny Enterprises Inc. Squeek No More's joist finding screw finds the floor joist from above the floor, then, the alignment and depth control fixture drives down a scored screw as far as it will go. Next, the screw gripper snaps off the screw head directly below the surface of the floor, with no damage to the carpet.

Circle N0.617

With Mallet Toward None

An ergonomically designed mallet for woodworking, metal fabricating,

Manufacturers and Distributors of: machine shop, tool and die and masonry is new from Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co.

The product's polyurethane head is securely mounted on a hardwood han- dle with a molded rubber handle grip and delivers a solid blow without recoil.

Circle No. 618

Composite Entry Door

A high-density composite entry door that gives the appearance of real wood but resists warping and buckling is new from Premdor.

The Colorado Series is available in fbur textured door panel designs with standard widths of 30". 32" and 36".

The product comes primed, ready fbr finish and standard lockset.

Circle No. 619

This Display Shutters 'em Up

A shutter merchandiser display that adjusts to construct floor, hanging, one- or two-sided fiee standing or tower displays is available from Cellwood.

Point-of-purchase displays allow dealers to merchandise and stock product all in one place and feature promotional brochures.

Circle No. 620

'Round The Bend

A 10" flexible substrate that is renortedlv an alternative to bending plywood for radius fabrication is new from Interior Products Inc.

Flexboard requires no sanding, patching, multiple layers, or special installation and reduces cost, scrap, and weight.

The product comes in 4'x4', 4'x8' and 8'x4' sizes with a particleboard, MDF or plywood core and a 0.080" thick hardboard face.

Circle No. 621

Lumber Dealer Software

Spruce Computer Systems has introduced new software to reduce the costs of storing large volumes of paperwork.

The Relational Information Suite consists of two modules: Relational Database Framework and Relational Management Tools, both of which run parallel with the main system on a Windows NT server. The systems graphically capture and store invoices, purchase orders and associated documents that can be saved on CDs, eliminating the need lbr hard copies.

The information can be easily retrieved when needed. Users can also create their own templates if desired.

Circle N0.622

OVER 70,000 trade professionals attended the International Builders Show [photos below]: (1) Duane McDougall, Marvin Brown, Eddie McMillan. (2) Jack Merry, Dave Rogoway. (3) Bill Wachtler, Darren Hanis. (4)Jim Canoll, Kelli O'Shea, Melissa Morinelli, Joel Adamson. (5) Melissa Monell, Misty Mounger. (6) Leslie Newkirk, Brenda King. (7) Eric Gee, Bichard Kleiner, Richard Wallace, Ewell Smith. (8) Christian Gunther, Marty Fajerman, Pat Massux, George Slrakes. (9) Doug Budell, Jerry Love. (10) Eric Hansen, Craig Forbes. (11) Morris Carey, James Carey. (12) Rob Guzikowski, Bruce Lewis, Mike Moran, Norm Hall. (13) Al Blanchard, Marge Jones. (14) Jeremy Mitvo, Kent Newberry, Pat Aldred, Susan Childers. (15) Henry Eadie, Lisa Carson.

DALLAS CONVENTION Center, Dallas, Tx., was the site of the National Association of Home Builders' Jan. 14-17 International Builders Show [photos on next page]: (1) Huck DeVenzio, Pam Mitchell. (2) Jace Ray, Rodney Hardison. (3) Bill Burleson, Krista McKennah, Daniel Woods. (4) David Cieslik, Joan Spanyer, Kevin Kratch. (5) Nicole Bigham, Ed Shapiro, Jennifer Kulisiewicz. (6) Bill Toupey, Tom Marshall, Tom Shuford. (7) Millicent Davis, Rafe Hagel, Kami Camslord. (8) Marty Hawkins, David Hebbard. (9) Tom Kraeutler, Mary Banetta. (10) Mark Hageman, singer lrlene Mandrell, Jim Precht. (11) Katie Shea, Mark Gagnon. The over 1,000 exhibits spanned more than 1 million sq. ft. across 100+ product categories.

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