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Stone ond Brick Fibergloss Pqnels

An exciting nerv line of fiberglass build- ing panels that defy comparison with authentic stone and blick is finding ready acceptance with do-it-yourselfers, lumbet' clealers report.

The three-dimensional reproductions of stone or used brick masonry are molded in indestmctable fiberglass in an amazingly Iifelike texture and appearance.

Manufactured by Nu-Rok Corp., the panels can be used indoors or outdoors. They are waterlrroof and not affected by exposure to extreme heat or freezing.

Nu-Rok panels can be easily applied by the do-it-yourselfel at a fra;ction of the cost of real stone or btick. Only tools required are a saw, hammer, tape measure and level.

Offered in 4x8 ft. panels weighing only

32 lbs., Nu-Rok panels are widely accepted and used by architects, builders and contractors in both residential and commercial constr"uction.

WRITE: Nu-Rok Fiberglass Products, 4938 Ericinita, Temple City, Calif. 91781' attention Don Shapiro. SPEClAtlZlNG

& Redwood Studs

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Pine ond Plywood Redwood Posts & Redwood Speciolties

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Cosf Cutter Wins Approvol

Bond Deck, already approved by FHA and the International Conference of Building Officials, has recently been okayed for the City and County of Los Angeles and nearby Orange County.

The Tarter, Webster & Johnson product also has Western W'ood Products Association general approval for end jointed lumber for use as decking.

Bond-Deck is manufactured from 2" x 6", T & G selected white fir and assembled into panels which net 21" width and can be ordered for any exact length tp to 24 feet. It also comes in redwood or incense cedar. smooth or saw-textured face.

Sizes

Ideal {or exposed plank and beam ceilings, the decking combines superior appearance with economy. Bond-Deck lays fast (nearly 48 sq. ft. at one time). Ordered pre-cut means minimum waste.

Panelized by lamination with heavy virgin kraft paper, Bond-Deck is available in Select and Industrial srades.

Simpson Ofiers Dry lr/ztl

Simpson Timber Company is now ofiering west coast hemlock inall/2" dry dimension. In determining allowable spans, the new Il/2" dimension is interchangeable with regular l5/"" green,

Simpson hemlock lumber is kiln-dried to an average 15 percent moisture content and then surfaced to the lYz" thickness in nominal lumber sizes from 2x2 n 2x12, Each piece of lumber is graded under the supervision of WTfPA and guaranteed by Simpson.

It is shipped from the Shelton, Washington mill in units of common length and size and flat car paper.wrapped shipments are available.

New Redwood Siding.Useoge

It's a roof, a wall . . and it's all redwood bevel siding! Architectr from coast to coast are discovering a new use for an old favorite siding pattern. They're using redwood bevel siding on deep, steeply sloped roofs, creating a roof.wall construc. tion which gives a new look to homes and comrnercial establishments and provides new selling opportunities for both builders and dealers.

On San Francisco's Union Street, tlre former Hobbs-Wall Lumber Co. Building was remodeled to provide more office and shop space and to conform to the Victorian restoration that was taking place on the street.

Moore Kiln Plocement

Moore Oregon has placed a new BU I', deep by 7U wide cross-circulation side loading type dry kiln into operation for the_ Eugene F. Burrill Lumber Company of Medford, Oregon.

This will be the third installarion of this type for this firm.

A Unitod staff of veteran lumbermen experienced in handling the requirements of the retail dealer

United in their etfort to provide prompt, etficient service on wfiolesale orders from our

United inventory of prime softwood lmbor maintained with the retail dealer's needs in mind.

Chip Exporl Progrom

Diamond National Corporation and California Sugar & Western Pine Agency have joined with Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Japan's largest import-export company, to export green wood chips.

The contract is for seven years and its volume exceeds $7 million.

According to A. C. Ahrens, president of the Burlingame lumber firm, DiamondNational will furnish about 40 percent, and Cal Sugar the other 60 percent.

Mort Huetter, vice-president of DiamondNational, and Ben W'ard, manager of the export division of Cal Sugar recently re' turned from Tokyo where final negotiations were concluded.

Bestwoll Moving to Portlqnd

Bestwall Gypsum, a division of GeorgiaPacific Corp., is moving from Paoli, Pa., to G-P corporate headquarters in Portland, Ore., R. I. Fredericks, the division's president and general manager announces. Target date is mid-March.

The move means closer liaison with the company's nationwide distribution center network and more efficient use of central data processing by the division's computer unit among other reasons.

The move does not afiect gypsum sales offices, manufacturing operations or long' standing Bestwall customer service policies.

Boysen Soles Meetings

Walter N. Boysen, president of the paint company bearing his name, has completed a series of company sales meetings in Portland, Oregon, Oakland and Los Angeles, Calif. Their purpose was to announce advertising and sales promotion plans.

Manaeers for the three divisions are Clark Wright, northwest division; Dave