NEW PRODUGTS and selected sales aids

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Kitchen Helpers

Three new kitchen helpers from Rubbermaid include a mix 'n measure covered shaker, a portable silverware caddy and a quick release ice cube fray.

The mix 'n measure covered shaker has measurements, including metric, up to a four-cup capacity. The lid, which comes in burnt orange, white and yellow, seals tightly for shaking or storage. The smoke colored seethrough container, including the lid, is top rack dishwasher safe. Suggested retail price is $3.49.

^ The portable silverware caddy has tour compartments to carry utensils and silverware from sink to storase. The caddy can be used with a dTsh drainer or by itself on counter or sink. In five popular colors, it has a suggested retail price of $1.79.

Quick release ice cube tray makes 16 cubes with rounded bottoms for an especially quick release with just a simple twist. Wire handles at both ends give a sure, positive grip. It is stackable with a suggested retail price of $1.29. It is packed 24 to a tear tape shipper shelf pack.

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Coal/Wood Central Heat

The Tritschler HK Series coal/ wood central heating boilers, German-built to European standards, are now being offered here through Covinter. Inc.-

Available in sizes with solid fuel outputs of 97,000 to 156,000 Btu/hr, they burn coal with an efficiency higher than 8OVo. This reportedly enables the unit to heat an entire home, including domestic hot water, without the use of fuel oil or sas. Efficiency is assured by the turbui-ator design which increases the exposure of water to heat and reduces heat loss through the chimney.

The unit can supplement an existing oil burner with automatic switch to oil when the flre runs out in the solid fuel chamber. It is equipped with a safety heat sink that absorbs overheat above 212"F allowing for easier installation with a closed expansion tank.

Sealers Stop Air Leaks

Protection from energy-wasting drafts through light switch sockets and electric outlets is provided with two new products from M-D, switch plate and wall plate sealers.

Closed-cell foam is used for maximum weatheqproofing.

Ul-listed, they are packaged eight to a bag and are invisible after installation. Wall plate sealers include eight molded plastic stoppers which can be plugged into unused electrical sockets.

Re-siding Action Plan

Masonite Corp. has a new re-siding action plan for building supply dealers and wholesalers.

The plan is aimed at increasing siding sales through residential residing, room additions and light commercial remodeling projects. It features national and co-operative advertising, consumer incentives, instore re-siding kits, lead referrals, confidence clinics, a new promotional film and new literature.

The co-op advertising program will apply to all No. I grade Masonite brand sidings. Ad mats, radio scripts and two new TV commercials are available for local use. A national consumer incentive Drogram will run from April 15 to Jdne-30 supported by a complete in-store promotional kit. P-O-P materials include posters, banners, tent cards, decals and literature on home remodeling.

A confidence clinic program for in-store or off-premises consumer meetings has been developed for dealer use and includes films and live demonstrations. easy clean-up. The machine is designed to be free of obstructions in the path of falling cut-outs, chips and particles. All waste falls directly to the floor where it can be removed.

Hand grips are designed for maximum control with the motor and plunge controls located at the top for easy thumb control . Direct guiding during the milling operation is possible with no wasted ooerator motion resulting in greater pioduction and more profits.

From one control center, all operations including edge preparation are completed. No machine change over is needed when convertins from wood to metal edged doors. The control center moves so that it is in front of the operator with each milling function.

Sauna Saves Energy

The new energy-saver deluxe saunas by Am-Finn are said to make operational savings the greatest single factor in commercial and consumer purchase considerations.

Based on an 8l KW energy rate, the 8' x 8' model operating an average of 60 hrs per week, will deliver an $800 yearly electrical energy saving, while the 6' x 4' can operate an hour a day all year for less than $5 per month, according to company spokesmen.

The savings result from smaller heaters, interior and exterior surfaces, and a lYz" thick foam insulation equal to 5lz" of fiberglass or 8" of sblid wood.

Exterior surfaces, available for indoor or outdoor installations. are natural oak paneling supplied by Georgia-Pacific. Interior wood is pine or redwood.

Pre-hung Door Machine

New from Norfield Manufacturing Co. is Model 3800FL pre-hung door machine for window lite boring, cylinder lock boring, dead bolt boring and edge preparation for metal and wood doors.

With a specially designed milling head which provides two speed ranges for metal or wood, the machine is said to be able to expand both capability and flexibility in metal door manufacturing. All machine controls are located on the milling head to maximize operator efficiency.

The open frame design allows for

Since there is no reason for the operator to take his hands off the guiding hand grips while the machine is milling for door lites, it is a safe operation. The controls for the motor and plunge are located in the hand grips so the machine automatically turns off when the hand grips are released. Additional safety is provided by an emergency stop button that cuts all power to the machine.

The clamping mechanism is designed to eliminate adjustment for various length or width doors. All clamping functions can be controlled from any of three locations.

This composite door lite machine is said to be engineered to work fast, require little operator motion, and continue to work year after year without downtime.

Asbestos-Free Sealer

Asbestos-free duct sealer for a variety of uses is new from Nashua Tapes.

Useful for sealins out water. dirt and other contaminaiions from homes, offices, industrial plants, it reportedly offers superior aging and adherence to a variety of surfaces.

Available in I lb. or 5 lb. cartons, it adheres in temperatures ranging from -3fF to 125"F and is said to withstand brief periods of heat up to 200"F. The product offers water absorption of 0.97o with oxidation resistance at l3yF for up to 30 days.

It adheres to wood, glass, plastics, metal, rubber and painted surfaces and will not corrode or promote the decay of steel, copper, brass, zinc, aluminum, rubber, wood, painted surfaces and polyethylene. It also, reportedly, will not stain hands or painted surfaces.

Wood Spindle Merchandiser

A new merchandising system for wood spindles has been developed by the E.A. Nord Co.

Designed by a store fixture producer, the merchandiser incorporates a modular concept. Retail dealers can choose one or two merchandisers and expand their displays as sales increase. They are stocking displays so consumers can actually select the stvles and sizes thev want from the fliror display

Each unit requires only 6 sq. ft. of floor space, yet more than $200 retail value per sq. ft. can be displayed. The 20" depth enables dealers to use the merchandisers in gondolas as well as end aisle or floor displays.

One basic merchandiser accommodates six different stocking packages. The system also is flexible in that the dealer can develop his own stocking patterns. Full color signs emphasize a variety of spindle uses such as room dividers, stair railings, bookcases and grilles.

Nord offers eight different spindle designs in ten stindard lengths, 7%" to 6'. and 2. 3 and 4" nominal thicknesses. Spindles are turned from western hemlock, brush-sanded at the factory, and individually shrinkwrapped to protect them both in the warehouse and on display.

Also available are 8' spindles, newel posts and handrails. Companion merchandisers display these products as well.

Free Standing Fireplace

Fireplace efficiency tests sponsored by the Fireplace Institute gave Preway Inc.'s freestanding Provider fireplace high marks.

Under test conditions. it burned 17 lbs. of wood per hour with an output of 53,542 BTU/HR, reaching a high of 4OVo efficiency.

The built-in heat-circulating fan operates both manually and by thermostatic control to circulate room air through a heating chamber and back to the room throueh side louvers. A 24" thick fireb6x opening with energy-saving glass doors is standard equipment. Energy Mizer "outside air" intake kits are available to draw in outside air for combustion.

Prefabricated in steel with a porcelainized steel hood and chimney pipe, it is available in red, black and mahogany and is U.L. listed for all homes includine mobile homes when installed with air intake kit.

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Cabinets for Handicapped

Kitchen Kompact now offers cabinets modified for use by the handicapped.

The base units are crafted with a lower overall height and extra toe space to accommodate the footrest of a wheelchair. Base drawer units, single and double cabinets are available in a variety of widths to fit virnrally any kitchen layout.

A matching 5r/2" wide sink front valance hides the sink, while allowing easy access for an individual in a wheelchair. The standard wall cabinets also meet government agencv requirements fo"r housing fo"r thi: handicapped.

Three cabinet lines are available in easy-access design for the handicapped.

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Optional Cabinet Add-ons

In an effort to control cabinet manufacturine costs and allow the consumer g-reater flexibility of choice, Kitchen Kompact, Inc., now offers specially designed Amerock Cabinet Aides as an optional feature.

Combination Wood Stove

New from the Garrison Stove Works is a combination wood stove, which combines the beauty of an open fire with the efficiency of an airtisht wood stove.

T[e ambience of a crackling fire is available by opening the stove doors and using the spark guard screen. When the doors are closed, the stove is airtight and is said to burn efficiently up to 12 hours without reloading.

The stove comes in three sizes and can be used freestandine or vented into the fireplace. It c;nforms to Underwriters Laboratories standards, and has a 20 year written guarantee.

They are added to units only when specified to minimize the unit cost of each cabinet model, according to the company. The consumer is free to choose the desired accessory.

D-l-Y Building Plans

Garage, pole buildings, and horse barn plans, pre-packaged in polybags, are now available from National Plan Service, Inc.

All 2l plans are designed for the D-I-Y market. They are available as open stock or in Big Profit Maker displays.

of depth resulting in a three-dimensional thicker looking roof. They are available in three earth-tone colors.

Designed for durability, they are UL wind resistant, crury a Class "C" fire resistance rating, and come with a 20 year warranty.

A similar shingle called the Rustic Shake Asphalt Shingle is designed exclusively for the west coast market. They include heavier granules, are also UL wind resistant and Class "C" rated fire resistant. They carry a 25 year warranty and are available in six colors.

Room for Two

Pearl Baths has added the Ultimate Bath to their line, a round design with a wide seat and room for two people.

Three whirlpool jets are placed where they can soothe every part of the body. Jacuzzi Bros., Series P, le HP pump supplies the action to three Jacuzzi Health stream hvdro-air jets. Two suction returns wiih filter screens are used in the system which is plumbed in schedule 40 PVC pipe.

Shipped assembled, all components are self contained in the 54" x 54" perimeter. A heieht of 29 & 3/a" allows it to be moved ilrrough standard door openings. It may be installed with a skirt. in a deck or sunk into the floor.

Shipping weight is 190 lbs. Available in nine standard colors and white, matching colors can be special ordered.

New Look Shingle

Rustic Shingles, manufactured by Celotex Roofing Products Division.'can be used on both new and existing homes.

With an exclusive 5-tab random length design, they give an appearance

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Rustic Paneling

New Forest Hill hardboard paneling designed with a woodgrain texture is from Masonite Corp.

Priced fo,r the cost-conscious builder and remodeler, the prefinished wall paneling has a rustic look.

In both a light and dark pecan color, random planking and dark grooves combine with a hieh fidelitv finish.

The 4 x 8, Vt"-thick pineling installs with nails or adhesive, directly over studs. on furring strios or on an existing flat wall sirface. It wipes clean with a damp cloth.

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Polyester Putty Pack

A two-compound polyester filler kit is from M.B. Fillers Australia Pry Ltd.

X-L-Fill is marketed in a plastic pack lined with aluminum foil. It contains 150 grams (5.3 oz.) in a tray with the correct quantity of hardener in a separate compartment. A contoured mixing blade is included. The putty begins to harden about 8 minutes after mixing in moderate temperatures and more quickly in hot conditions. Curing takes place about 20 minutes after hardening. I

Bug Popper for Pests

An electrically charged, indoor/ outdoor insect killer to eliminate flving pests is now available from Eirvironmental Systems Corp.

The Bug PbppeP Mo^del 105, all steel, electrically charged, is said to rid areas up to 20,000 sq. ft. (% acre) of flies. mosquitoes, and other lieht sensitive inse-cts. The self cleanins stainless steel killing grids minimizE clogging, and the unit is galvanized, primed, .and electrostatically painted to provide rust-free service.

Attracting light sensitive insects with a 15 watt black lamp that also serves as a convenient nisht light. it measures 8" x 23" x 21il , weighs 3l lbs. U.L.-listed and C.S.A.-approved, it reportedly costs only 4l to 5l per 24 hours to operate. Options include a galvanized iatch tray and a mountinq bracket.

SuggestEd retail price is $l15.95. Larger units also are available.

Ridge Vent Display

Leigh Products has new point-ofpurchase floor displays for ridge vents.

Each features a colorful header board and new component parts packaging. Informative literature explains

Microwave/Electric Oven

Amana Refrigeration, Inc. has introduced the Radarange@ plus microwave combination oven. offering three cooking methods: microwave, conventional electric or a combination of microwave/electric.

Space saving, the combination oven takes up no more space than a 30" range and actually op€rates as three ovens. The microwave has a full 700 when and why ridge vents should be used and provides installation inshuctions. watts of microwave cooking power; the electric is self-cleanins for conventional baking and broiiing methods; the combination microwave with the browning and crisping characteristics of electric baking and broiling in a self cleaning, 3.4 cu. ft. oven.

The merchandising program is designed to help professional contractor sales and inhoduce the ridge vent as the ultimate in natural ventilation to the average consumer.

The microwave combination oven is said to provide excellent cooking results with any of the three svstems and clean up is-completely automatic.

The Universal Greeting of Doors

Doors create private places mysterious, ."stay out" spaces or, ceremonlously say: Welcome! Come in! Rest and stay.

- Hannah Ross Lurie

Cathedral glass of opalescent caramel and cinnamon border clear glass beveling to bring warmth and beauty to any front entry. The Chateau Bordeaux, one of Simpson Timber Company's newest International Doors in the Classical Glass series, is a subtle combination of Tiffanystyle glass in Victorian peaked windows. Matching sidelights in the same colors are optional.

Solid Hardwood Panels

Character marked solid paneling from American hardwoods, is new from Graser Lumber Co. It features deep, random V-grooves created when the panels are butted together. Installation may be hori-

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The split-proof, laminated panels on the Chateau Bordeaux feature Simpson's new warranted Innerbond construction. Add extra wide stiles to accommodate a wide range of door hardware for another beautiful addition to the International Door line.

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Available in four American hardwoods, oak, walnut and cherry are 15" thick, butternut %" thick. All species are packaged in mixed 4", 5" and 6" widths, lengths random up to 8', with each board tongue and grooved on the edges and ends. Packaged for protection, easy handling, and clean jobsite delivery in cartons. Each covers 50 sq. ft.

Aluminum Frame Snips

Malco Products, Inc., has a new lightweight snips with an aluminum trame.

Only t/a the weight of normal steel types, these snips have strong reinforcing ribs that duplicate the strength of steel and facilitate uniform handle pressure when cutting heavy gauges of sheet metal.

Equipped with supreme, cutlery grade moly steel blades that are electronically heat treated and tempered for sharpness and durability, they have precision ground beveled cutting edges that stay razor sharp longer and make pattern cufting, even circle cuts, smooth and easy. They also are resharpenable and replaceable.

Ideal for a variety of sheet metal cutting, vinyl siding, gutter and downspout jobs, they come in two convenient sizes, and are available with durable saddle leather holsters.

Heat Pump Thermostat

The Climate Control Division of The Singer Co. has a new thermostat for use with their expanded series of heat pump systems.

It has internal wiring for H-R and PHP heat pumps; a systim signal light to.indicate-thaf the compresso-r is op?ratin-g on either the heaiing or cooiing cycle; an auxiliary heat light which goes on when the second stage of heating is activated; a check light for either heat pump malfunction or selector switch moved to the emergency heat position; and indicator lights to show that the unit is operar ing and as a reminder when the supple_mentary heat is operating.

Heat pumps come in lY2, 2,2Y2, 3, 3rh,4 and 5-ton sizes. The entire line affor{s competitive efficiency ratings and COP ratings of 2.2 to 2.8.

Fiberglass Shingles

Bird & Son, Inc. has introduced a new fiberglass shinsle. Glass Bilt.

Made 6f fiberglass mat, special asphalts and rock granules, it has passed rigorous tests conducted by the Underwriter Laboratories and earned the Class "A" rating for fire resistance.

The shingles have a wind seal feature burnt into them of thermoplastic dots, which are set into sticking action by the sun.

They are available in five colors and three styles with a2D-year limited warranty.

Maple Woodgrain

Weldwood Main Street, a maple woodgrain print paneling from Champion Building Products, reflects the decorating trend toward a casual, comfortable lifestyle.

Sap and mineral streaks native to the maple wood species have been captured by a high key/low key print process. Produced in three colors, it is available for both commercial and residential application in 4' by 8' panels in Va" and 5/az" thickness.

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Wall Unit Wine Rack

A new wood wine rack coordinates with Haas kitchen cabinets and modular wall units.

Available in six finishes, the 42" long rack is mounted on a modular shelf. Front and back supports hold bottles at the proper horizontal angle.

One of several new customizing accessories, it reportedly offers dealers greater design flexibility and grves consumers a convenlent way to store and display their wines.

Bathroom Fixtures Displays

Two counter displays and a floor display are available for the new Dolly Trim decorative replacement bathroom fixtures.

Two sizes of counter displays are available. One displays a complete diverter set for use with a shower over a tub. A larger display shows four types of handles mounted on rigid black opaque plastic. A black and gold header tells how to make the replacement.

A floor display shows five different styles. A dealer can select any of nine available metal finishes for the display. A pocket holds literature that itemizes the full assortment of stvles and finishes available.

'The displays come fully assembled at no extra charge to dealers.

Full of Hot Air

A new room to room air transfer system, the TransairP, is now available from Preway Inc., manufacturers of freestanding and built-in heat-producing and conventional fireplaces and accessories.

Manually operated from a wall switch, it transfers warmed air to adiacent rooms without duct work. Ari electric motor moves 200 cu. ft. of air per minute, reportedly supplying maximum comfort and full utilization of heat produced by a fireplace, space heater, wood-burning stove or other heat source. In summer the fan makes rooms more comfortable by circular ing air.

Installed in an interior wall. the fan is designed for new or existing homes. Adjustable housing is adaptable to fit walls from 2Vr" to 515" thick. A decorative housing covering rough edges in plaster or wallboard provides a finished installation. The unit comes in beige enamel or can be painted.

Suggested retail price is $86.20.

Tub, Lav Match-up

A new one-piece tub and matching lav with a contemporary design based on human engineering principles is from Lipoert Com.

The tdb. available in standard 5' and 6' sizes, can be ordered with a self-contained whirlpool system. A built-in lumbar support, said to be anatomically accurate in configuration, holds the bather's back.

Specially designed handles make

Custom Remanu Facturing

Prompt service, quality, and a desire to please is our business. Call us for your custom milling requirements.

getting in and out a simple and natural procedure. Also incorporated are gently curved sides and a ribbed bottom for safetv.

These energy saving insulation products were developed by Celotex Building Products Division in a l0 year, $10 million research program. They are comprised of a fiber glass reinforced polyisocyanurate foam core faced with aluminum foil on both sides.

It has white coatins on one foil facer for exposed use in-interior applications on walls and ceilinss. The foil facers form an effectivE vapor barrier.

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The optional whirlpool has a recirculating system with no additional plumbing required. Whirlpool features include central air-mixture confrol, jets recessed into heads; 3/e-h.p. pump motor, a patented venturi that drains pipes lOOVo, and a l-30 minute timer that turns the system off automaticallv.

Matcliing lav is wide at the front for washing hair and face, narrows and deepens toward the rear for washing hands. A large mounting area is designed to accommodate a wide variety of plumbing fittings.

Both designs come in molded marble in 16 colors. The high-gloss surface wipes clean with a damp -loth and mild detergent. Matching wall panels and tub surrounds are available.

Foam Core Sheathing

Thermax Sheathing and Thermax Insulation Board bv Celotex Building Products Divisi6n provide an RValue per inch which reportedly is unsurpassed by any other insulation. Both are available in thicknesses ranging from th," to 2Vt"

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Specialists in REDWOOD . . clea$, commons, industrial items and lath. Also plywood siding in redwood and Douglas fir.

Pipe Organizer

Mini-Modules, prefabricated rack units that assemble into a storage system for pipe, bar, tubing and structural materials are now available from stock from Jarke Corp.

One man reportedlv can set them in place in minu'tes. A iailor-made storage pattern, it can be made to accommodate a new height, length or width when needed.

Each is a rigid heavy duty allwelded rack member. No bolts, fittings, or tools are needed in setting up or taking down units.

Available in four basic compartment sizes, including several multiple arrangements. capacities range from 2,500 to 7,500 lbs. and from 16" wide, l3th" high to 26" wide, 23r/2" high.

conditions, it comes in l" , lrh" , and 2" widths. Reportedly it tears straight and doesn't curl, even when torn in long strips. With a 2OVo elongation, it conforms and holds firmly, sealing out all air leaks.

With a thickness of I I mils. it has a bursting strength of 30 psi. and a tensile strength of 15 lbs./in. width. Its ability to adhere to steel is rated at 50 oz./in. width.

Designer Lighting System

Silverline Building Products Corp. has new extruded aluminum lighting systems in seven designer fixtures with wood, earth-tone, white, or black finishes.

Designed for easy, do-it-yourself assembly, they are said to fit together like jigsaw puzzles. The mini-track components are polarized so that they fit together only one way.

A low-wattage track lighting package is for residential and light commercial applications. It comes in two compact sizes for R-20 and R-30 reflectbr lamps. It reportedly is priced competitively, easy to install and maintain, and provides long lighting and energy-saving efficiency.

Convertible Broom Closet

In response to requests from dealers and customers, Kitchen Kompact, Inc. has introduced a new 24" wide broom cabinet.

Utility Cloth Tape

Nashua Tapes' new #398 silver cotton cloth duct tape is reported to be ideal for most HVAC and sealing applications.

Designed to apply easily and adhere firmly under demanding field

They are 24" wide x 24" deep x 84" tall, available in three kitchen styles. The line also includes broom cabinets in 18" widths. The smaller cabinets are available in 12" deep models which match the depth of the wall cabinets. and in 24" deep versions, matching the deeper base cabinets.

For further versatility, an optional shelf kit is available to convert any size broom cabinet into a handy pantry. The kits include four shelves, plus sturdy shelf clips, ready to install easily in any of eight predrilled positrons.

Kitchen Kompact currently produces three cabinet styles: Plaza One; Glenwood Two. and Richwood. Each style includes a full spectrum of base and wall cabinets, plus cabinets for special applications, such as range bases, sink fronts, lazy susans, and what-not shelves.

Skin Packed Faucet

MFI Plumbing Products has introduced new, four-color packaging on CareFree single lever, dual handle cartridge, dual handle washerless and bronze-tone faucets.

Featuring a shadow box design, the cartons allow customers to see the product without opening the box. Faucets and fittings are skin packed tq prevent pilferage and parts loss. The back of the carton has step-bystep do-it-yourself instructions and illustrations to assist the customer.

CareFree is said to be America's most complete line of bath products for do-it-yourselfers. In addition to faucets, products include vanities, vanity tops, toilets, acrylic bathtubs, wall storage cabinets, lavatories, fiberglass sfi'owers and wall surrounds.

European Style Sink

Contemporary built-in ceramic kitchen sinks from Villeroy & Boch are flat-rim units which were first introduced in Europe.

In two styles, they are equipped with a dish basket, hickory cutting board, and removable waste strainer made of enamelled stainless steel.

Their hard glaze smooth surface reportedly makes them completely resistant to the taste of all food, acid resistant and easy to clean. Temperature resistant and impervious to the effects of heat and cold in the kitchen, they can have a dishwasher installed underneath the drain board. They are available in five colors.

Each sink comes with complete installation instructions.

Sink Display Carton

Royal better-grade stainless steel sinks are now being offered in a new displayer carton which turns every double-bowl sink into its own D-I-Y point-of-sale display.

The header unit presents the sink's sales features and pops out from the carton's die-cut window. The carton window provides a full view of the sink inside, with the protection of a plastic window.

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Plexiglass Faucet Display

MFI Plumbing Products is offering free to its stocking dealers five faucet displays, which can be used as individual units or combined in any number to form one coordinated display.

Each unit features one of five new faucet lines. Displays show lavatory, kitchen and tub fauiets from each. '

Designed to fit on a standard shelf, the display is made of translucent plexiglass. Builrin versatility gives the dealer the opportunity to build the display that bi:st meets-his selling needs. Dealen initially featuring only one unit can add on and maintain continuity of display.

Displayed singly or in groupings, they can be used for end-of-aisle displays, on counters, or on shelf-tops.

Mahogany Entry Door

Three new plain panel, solid core mahogany entry doors are available from Bel-Air Door Co.

The new designs, added to the expanding door line, are standard size, 36" * 50" x l3/a". They are made of solid core (wood core) with an exterior mahogany veneer skin and are excellent for staining.

All doors have imolanted wood panels with plain flush backs (no panels).

Long Life Carbide Knife

A new carbide planer knife system designed to fit all portable electric planers, both U.S. and foreign, used in wood cutting, is from Abiqua Sales Inc.

The system allows replacement of the steel knife with a double edged carbide knife which is said to increase the life of the blade approximately 25 to 50 times. The carbide works on wood products, artificial wood, plywood, Masonite, hardboard and most synthetics.

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Built-in Fireplace

Chinook Manufacturing has a new Energy-Max Built-in, heat-circulatins. zero-clearance fi replace.

"It features an interhal insulation system which allows installation in direct contact with combustible walls and floors; a dual damper-control system that maximizes combustion efficiency and fuel economy; l8gauge aluminized and stainless steel fireboxes; and tempered glass doors and built-in firescreens.

In addition, it comes with a combustion air intake duct located under the base. Added heating efficiency is said to be gained through the recirculation of pre-warmed room air. Outside air supplies combustion to the fre and is vented out through the chimney. An optional warm air recirculatine fan can be installed.

Register Here

Leigh Products has an all new merchandising approach for its line of registers, grilles and diffusers.

Point-of-purchase floor displays feature new consumer packaging, eyecatching header boards and four-color "take home" brochures that show the homeowner just how easY it is to install the products.

This merchandising concept is the first complete retail program offered by a register manufacturer.

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(Continued from page 24) ical expenses not covered by a company's health insurance program must be non-discriminatory. Such plans, previously often available solely to key executives, must cover at least J001, of all company employees, or at least 80'I' oI so-called eligible employees (i.e., those who have worked lor the company at least 3 years, are at least 25 years old, are not part-time or seasonal, and not members of a union bargaining unit). The wise course lor dealers would be to check such plans with attorneys or tax advisors.

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Membrane Protects Building Slab

Below-grade vertical walls as well as the horizontal slab at Page Mill Place, an office-apartment complex in Palo Alto, Ca., are safeguarded against water penetration by KMM sandard membrane produced by Koppers Co:', Inc.

A cold-applied five layer laminate, the membrane is composed of a thick, flexible plastic core.protected on each surface by a layer of modified bitumen and an outer film of polyethylene. The material is applied in a full bed of KMM adheJive to eliminate voids which might permit moisture collection between surface and membrane.

The sheets of membrane which roll out like a rug are overlapped by four inches. Using a torch and trowel, workmeh sealed the overlap to turn the covering into a monolithic water-tight shield.

Page Mill Place is a garden-framed, low-rise California-styled development in the Stanford Industrial Park. All of its llS,lll sq. ft. of space was leased in advance of completion. Combining residential accommodations with office quarters, the complex follows a concept common in Europe, especially Marseille, France, where in earlier decades, famed architect Le Corbusier designed similar facilities.

TREI{D-SETTER Page Mill Place, Palo Alto, Ca., combines otfice quarters with apartment units under communal roof. Expected to serve as an architectural case study for future urban planning, the building has below-grade vertical walls and horizontal slab safeguarded against moisture penetration by KMM standard membrane produced by Koppers Co., Inc. (lower photo) Workmen roll out the membrane like a rug. A five-layer laminate, composed of a thick flexible plastic core protected 0n each surface by a layer ol modified bitumen and an outer layer of polyethylene, the membrane is overlapped and sealed by heat.

An executiv-e health club and a restaurant are incorporated below ground at the project, making the moisture safeguard of KMM especially vital.

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