NEW PRODUGTS and

Selected Sales Aids

D-l-Y Cedar Paneling

P&M Cedar Products, Inc. has a line of interior wood paneling designed especially for the do-ityourselfer.

CedarPro interior paneling is made from a high quality Western cedar that, unlike the more aromatic species ofcedar, does not have an enduring fragrance. It comes in 3" and 6" widths and in clear and knotty woods, all reversible for either a rough-sawn or smooth surface.

An interlocking tongue-andgroove cut on all four panel edges makes it easy to install using only simple hand tools. Panels, which can be nailed or glued vertically, horizontally or diagonally, are of varying lengths and are light weight.

The paneling is kiln-dried and re- portedly has the same appearance as thicker lumber when installed. It comes wrapped in easy-to-carry packages weighing about l5 pounds.

Dry Cleaning

The Savogran Co. now offers Mintex, a waterless hand cleaner for wholesale and retail distribution. The paste-type handcream, packaged in l3-oz. plastic containers with press-fit tops, is formulated with lanolin to help protect skin from chapping and drying.

When applied to a soiled skin area, it reportedly liquifies and dissolves dirt, grease, paint, oil and other hard-to-remove stains.

Roof Display

A free-standing merchandise display is used to promote sales of Masonite Corp.'s newest roofing material, Woodruf, in building supply stores and showrooms.

Each unit is made of painted tubular steel legs with a series of painted and silkscreened hardboard panels that screw directly into them. Actual Woodruf samples are attached to the display to simulate their eventual use.

A clear plastic pocket is strategically located for free brochures. The displays are shipped fully knocked down to be assembled with a screwdriver.

A Nutty ldea

A newly patented vandal-resistant fastener for use in securing solar panels, exterior light fixtures, fences and other property is from The Tufnut Works.

Made of case-hardened steel, the Tufnut reportedly is reusable and virtually indestructible. Its angular sides cannot be grasped with any conventional tool, yet it does not require a specialty wrench to either install or remove.

March,1983

Ready Railings

A do-it-yourselfer reportedly can assemble a room divider, balcony or stair railing from Mansion Industries without complicated sawing and attaching of balusters and fillet pieces.

Promontory is a patented product made from Western hemlock. The balusters (vertical pieces) have discs crafted on each end that press into pre-drilled sockets in the rail at any pitch from 0'to 43'. They self-lock to form a solid wood-to-wood connection that locks top and bottom rails together without hardware.

The molding piece that comes with each rail is attached with finishing nails to cover the disc/socket connection.

The railings are available in four kit sizes: 5'and 7'angle run kits and 6'and 8' level run kits. Each includes rail. balusters and instructions. Newel posts are sold separately.

Paneling with a Rebate

A new family of genuine hardwood paneling along with a sale support program that includes a consumer rebate with qualifying purchase is from Champion International.

The 23-panel line-up has been structured to offer a broad selection at a variety of prices. Point-of-sale support is built around high-impact sales aids. A "double-sale" rebate program, in effect through April 16, offers consumers up to $24 from Champion in the form of a two-party store check to purchase additional merchandise from dealers.

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Putting Sun to Work

Bio-Energy Systems, Inc. recently announced the addition of a metal solar absorbing collector to its line of solar technology-based products.

The collector is a liquid-cooled internal manifold suitable for both open and closed loop solar energy systems, has copper waterways and can reportedly withstand winds up to 120 mph. The unit also meets all HUD and ASHRAE standards.

Find The Right Angle

A pocket-size automatic level and angle finder from Pro Products Co., Inc. is said to attach magnetically to any surface and instantly provide readings.

An angle conversion chart is on the backside of the tool to show degrees in angles converted to pitch per inch or per foot, as well as a formula for computing rise and pitch of any angle.

Wood Guarantee

The Koppers Co. is offering a 30-year guarantee on its Wolmanized pressure-treated residential lumber and Outdoor Wood. The guarantee protects the original buyer against damage by termites or decay which renders the product structurally unfit for its intended use. If damage occurs, the company will replace the lumber free.

WaterStops

A new line of chrome-plated stops for water hook-up in straight and angle patterns is from AndersonBarrows Metals Corp. The valves, in various configurations and a variety of sizes, feature chrome-plated brass bodies with either brass or delrin stems.

Copper Moisture Stopper

York Manufacturing has Dryseal, a 3 oz. copper flashing laminated on both sides with a film of dense polyethylene which provides moisture resistance and protects the copper during installation.

Designed to give permanent protection and enhance value and appearance, the flashing is available in roll lengths of 200 ft. in a variety of widths.

Out of Town Hoods

A line of designer kitchen hoods available in pure copper and impact and alkali-resistant decorator enamels is being imported from Denmark by the Abbaka Trading Co.

All hoods are formed from solid metal sheets and fusion welded to produce a surface free of joints and seams. Models are offered with or without control housing and ventilator. for either wall mount or island installations. They feature an extra long exhaust stack, which can eliminate the necessity for building cabinets above the hood.

Casual, Contemporary Tables

American Forest Products Co. has redesigned three versatile entertainment centers adding three matching occasional tables to its Encore line.

The soft edges and rounded corners give all six items a casual and contemporary look in natural pine. Pre-drilled and pre-grooved they reportedly can be assembled in minutes.

They can be stained, lacquered or painted. Each comes with all necessary assembly materials and instructions.

Nice Threads

Loctite Corp., Automotive and Consumer Group, is introducing a threadlocker in a size designed for hardware stores that service small commercial and light industrial customers.

Loctite 242 Threadlocker is a medium strength product used by industry for locking threaded fasteners. Filling the space between threads, it hardens to a tough plastic that conforms to the surface contour to secure parts against loosening as the result of shock and vibration.

Foiled Again!

A new aluminum foil laminated cloth tape that adheres to all substrates for a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial applications is from International Adhesive Coating Co.

The product is double-coated with a permanent pressure sensitive adhesive, which features high abrasion and tear resistance, adheres to all substrates and provides good sound dampening characteristics.

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A new toilet that reportedly uses one gallon of water per flush and is easy to install is from Water Conservation Systems. The IFO Cascade toilet is said to reduce by five times the water consumption of conventional toilets. It needs no mechanical, compressed air or chemical assistance to operate.

Compatible with 12" rough-in plumbing, it uses a wash-down/siphon action to eliminate wastes. The toilet retails for $355.

WindowsOn the World

Two new window-enhancing products from Andersen offer the traditional look of divided light doors by adding finished hardwood grilles. The grilles fit all Perma-Shield gliding patio doors, adding the potential for retrofit sales for existing doors.

Only three sizes need to be stocked to fit all door and sidelight sizes in white. The removable grilles give the door panels a multipleJight effect, though they can be snapped out quickly for cleaning.

Window blinds, available at the point of purchase, bring privacy and sun control to Perma-Shield casement and awning windows.

A Collector's ltem

Sunglo Solar Ltd.'s 4' x 8' and 4' x l0' solar collectors for swimming pools are said to withstand excessive heat, stagnation and high pressure.

Made of durable, flexible, ultraviolet-resistant material. the mounting design reportedly uses less space per installation and reduces abrasion. Custom length panels up to 20' are available with a l0 vear warrantv.

Closet Winner

Wessel Hardware Corp.'s packaging for its bright-plated adjustable closet rod was a winning entry in the 1982 National Hardware Show in Chicago.

The adjustable closet rod package contains the molded plastic shells between which the rod is mounted, the center support bracket and the mounting screws. An inset card serves as the package label as well as do-it-yourself instructions for easy installation.

The package is butterflY-Perforated for hanging on standard or safety hooks on the gondola end, shelf unit or wall thus taking up no floorspace. All six rod sizes-from 18" to 144" long-are clearly identified by their closed and extended measurements.

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Profiles in Wood

The Wood Moulding and Millwork Producers are offering a d-i-y wood moulding wall chart kit.

Using it, a dealer can illustrate the wood moulding profiles that he stocks. The kit includes an instruction sheet, a wall chart headline, 12 sheets of wood moulding profiles and a sample wall chart.

A ready-to-use poster showing interior and exterior wood moulding uses can be used alone or with the wall charts. Cost of the kit is $15.

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Commercial Roofs

Commercial built-up roofing Products are the newest addition to Georgia-Pacific's line of residential roofing products.

They reportedly can provide bulk or packaged asphalts, types I-IV, virtually anywhere in the countrY. In many locations, packaged asphalt is inventoried, ready for immediate pick-up or delivery.

In addition, widely used organic felts are available as well as a line of fiberglass felts.

Half-Price Plumbing Goodies

Sinkmaster Plumb-Goodies installation accessories are being offered to retailers at half price through April as part of Anaheim Manufacturing's promotion program.

Retailers advertising the products with Sinkmaster disposers during this time will receive double co-op from the company.

The separately packaged accessories and parts for disposer installation allow retailers to sell what is needed by each customer.

Interlocking Roof

Chief Building Systems has the LTC, a self-seaming, weathertight, energy efficient design for new and replacement roofs. The interlocking seams contain factory-applied sealant.

Attachment by universal interlocking panel clips lets the roof float to minimize sealant damage due to expansion and contraction. The panels are pre-engineered to match specific structures eliminating field measuring, cutting and alignment.

Bottoms Up

Better Bottom, a new do-it-yourself, one-piece replacement cover for chaise lounge and patio chairs from Phifer Wire Products, Inc., is woven from vinyl-coated polyester, a durable mildew resistant fabric.

The covers are packaged in a transparent poly paper. A four-color label features before and after photographs with easy-to-follow illustrated instructions visible through the clear packaging.

Whether your job is as ornate as the famed Carson Mansion in Eureka, Ca., or as plain as a dog house, we have the experience and facilities to provide you with the unusual and uncommon in lumber, moulding and millwork items, as well as the ordinary, in any quantity you need. If we don't have it, we can make it. Just ask. A In Redwood, Union Forest Products has S4S and pattern lumber, architectural patterns; mouldings, mixed loads and units available LTL, T€pT and rail. A Also please inq[uire on clear Douglas Fir and Hardr'voods.

March, 1983

Door Savings

Therma-Tru offers a replacement door system designed to cut down on energy and property loss.

The Quick-Fit provides everything needed for installation except lockset and caulk. The entry door features a polyurethane foam core,with reportedly four times the insulation factor of most wood doors, inside galvanized steel faces which increase security.

The doors come in more than 100 different stvles.

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Rainy Day Problem

Deflect Away Corp. reportedly has a maintenance-free alternative to the conventional gutter, the Rain Disperser system. The patented system breaks roof-edge dripping into small droplets, thus alleviating trenching, splashback and other ground erosion.

The product comes in 5' lengths and snaps into place with three brackets screwed into the fascia board. Prices for the system are said to be comparable to do-it-yourself aluminum guttering and less than vinyl or continuous guttering.

Our CCA Salt Treating cylinder is one of the largest in the West. One phone call can put it to work for you. And you'll want to consider our custom treating, combined with computerized inventory control. Save time, money and space Call: Steve Ryan, General Manager In California (800) 582-3950

Outside California (805) 833-0429

Horse of a Different Kind

The Space Saver sawhorse can fold quickly for storage in a garage, attic, basement or closet. By changing tops, it can become a picnic table, bench, work platform or desk. Available in 24" and 30" heights, the frame features l8-gauge zinc-plated tubular steel.

The price is $16.95 for two complete 24" units or $19.95 for two complete 30" units from Summa Co.

Big Frame Up

The Poster Frame. a clear shatterproof frame by Structural Industries, has backing and mounting hooks for either vertical or horizontal hanging. Available in ten standard poster sizes from 12 in. x 16 in. to 30 in. x 40 in., they are packaged six to a box.

Handy Dandies

Malco Products, Inc. has two new hand tools, a utility knife and a key holder.

The knife, made of enameled die cast aluminum,comes complete with three surgical quality, extra-heavy, precision blades stored inside the tool.

The key holder has a spring mechanism which returns the 24" rustproof, stainless steel chain and key ring to the case. Phone Home E.T.

A telephone headphone that converts any standard modular telephone into a "hands-free" operation without installation is

Energy Saving Thermostat

Aimed at do-it-yourselfers, the T3 I series of automatic set-back thermostats by Robertshaw is packaged to deliver an energysavings message to consumers.

The Econotrol thermostat, reportedly, can be installed with just a screwdriver and is able to deliver raising andlor lowering of temperatures automatically in a single or dual 24-hour cycle. Families can set economy schedules for sleeping or daytime absences with flexibility and a twist of the dial while qualifying for an energy credit tax deduction.

Diesel Lift Trucks

The Allis-Chalmers Corp.'s 6,000 to 10,000 lb. capacity pneumatic tired lift trucks are available with a new diesel engine. Model D436 is a four-cylinder, overhead valve engine featuring a five-main bearing, forged steel crankshaft and centrifugal cast replaceable wet-sleeve cylinder liners.

from R-Columbia Products. The plug-in is compatible with standard telephone headsets. Prices range from $99.75 to $145.

It is also equipped with a humanengineered operator's compartment for improved comfort and convenience, according to the company.

A HAND-0PERATED post puiler that weiohs 54 lbs. is f rom Rhino Sales Corp. tt pulls-4" x 6" guard rails, 4" x 4" wood, iound or channel posts and a wide varielv of fence Dosts.

Shower Guard

The effects of moisture and weathering on wood are said to be minimized when RainCoat water repellant is applied. After the product is used, water beads up on the wood surface instead of beine absorbed into it, according to Koppirs Co. The water repellant, atransparent, light amber-colored solution. can be used on all types of wood,-lumber and plywood, pressure-treated and untreated, stained and unstained. Federal standards for water repellancy are met. The solventbased system, designed for fast drying,. reportedly doesn't cause grain ralslng.

For a Brighter Lighter

Canterbury Enterprises has new packaging for its Blue Flame log lighters, valves and keys. The packages have a graphic design on the front of the skin packs and installation instructions on the back. The products also will continue to be sold in boxes.

Siding Won't Warp

Masonite Corp. claims to have pioneered the development of a siding technology to solve the problem of warping and buckling in wet climates.

Resistant to the ravages of highmoisture environments and extreme climatic changes, SuperSide, a %" thick wood fiber siding, comes in lap and panel forms to accommodate building styles and preferences.

Stops Perspiration

A new anti-condensation valve that is said to completely eliminate toilet tank sweating is from Beacon Valves. The 66 AD valve features an adjustable temperature control system that regulates water temperature and eliminates condensation. Pro-

We specialize in: viding total separation of hot and cold water flow with built-in spring loaded check valves, the hot water inlet may be shut off when not required.

Connecting directly to standard %" plumbing, the valve, which is constructed of solid brass. can be installed at any position to existing Iines. Its retail price is $24.95.

CathedralDoors

Marvin Windows has introduced the cathedral style Marvin Terrace door, a swinging patio door with the appearance of an arched sash.

The door can be used for retrofitting, remodeling or new construction. It is constructed with nonfingerjointed Ponderosa pine with an expanse of glass, and is said to have many energy-saving features.

The arched effect is accomPlished in the construction of the sash rather than with arched sash over the door frame. Therefore, the new stYle is available in standard retro sizes, as well as in 8' heights.

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