NEW PRODUCTIS

And Selected Sales Aids

Red Hot Louvers

A complete line of ventilating and plant-on louvers is now available in redwood, white pine and rough cedar from Al's Millworks.

All ventilating screen back vents have octagon jambs and a unique rainstop profile slat to prevent water leakage.

Shapes include octagon, round, rectangle, square, half-round and quarter-round with lx4 or brickmould trim. Arch tops, elliptical tops or gable tops are extras.

Post & Pole Levels

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Can Handlers

Snap-on, reusable handles for quart and gallon cans are now available from Ro-Key Corp.

Both sizes feature a paint can-type loop, while the quart model also has a snap-on mug-type grip.

Two new fence post levels are available from Empire. Both are constructed of sturdy, high impact polystyrene and contain three durable, adjustment-free acrylic vials that read both plumb

Only 32" square and 6'8" high, the display shows the full line of I I doors in miniature, and includes point-of-purchase literature and order forms, attractive graphics and self-service order desk to select and order specific door types, sizes and frame finishes.

Fine Tumed Deck Gomponents

Clear western red cedar and redwood decking components, colonial spindles, newel posts and porch posts with a complementary railing system are now offered by Mr. Spindle. Turned spindles are available in 32" and 36" lengths. Colonial newel posts are 48" long and colonial porch posts 96" long. Railings are grooved to hold l" lattice moulding,2" x 2" spindles or fillet strips (3/8" x 2-l/4" and level. A stretchable strap holds the levels tight around a 6" square or a round surface up to 6" in diameter. One model has magnetic edges to hold fast to a ferrous metal surface of any size. boards mounted to tops and bottoms of spindles and then into channels'in the top and bottom rails to hide fasteners).

The levels can also be used for leveling pipe or sign supports, in building decks or in installing basketball poles, mailboxes and outdoor recreational equipment.

Plant Pulley

An adjustable height hanging basket holder for easier watering of and tending for plants is new from Martek International.

Hi-Lo consists of an attachment in basements, the kit includes eight dual-syringe cylinders containing two-ton epoxy and activator, eight disposable automatic mixing nozzles, and one injection gun.

After the gun is Prepared, its aPplicator tip is placed in the damaged area, its trigger pulled and a bead run. The epoxy and activator are mixed automatically in the nozzle.

Setting time is 30 minutes; full cure. 16 hours.

Bubbly Bath

The Vela whirlpool is now available from Universal-Rundle CorP.

The bath features durable fiberglass construction, a 3/4-hp pumP/

High Wire Act

The Qwik-Open circuit breaker merchandiser from Square D Co. organizes an electrical department's circuit breaker area while educating customers with its "how-to" cover.

Irwbracket on top, 30" retractable vinyl strap and a metal hook at the end. lts calibrated, self locking system allows easy height adjustment within a range of 30".

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Pushing up on the bottom of the ;ket releases the locking cam to lower or raise the basket.

Washerless Faucet

A new lawn and garden faucet that never needs a washer is now available from Ro-Key.

motor, four-jet whirlpool system, air control switch and oPtional air blower system.

The model is offered in 30 colors.

Framing Stand ln

Rack'em Up

A rack-supported building system for the building suPPlY and lumber industry which reportedly allows one Person to itore a full load unit of lumber in about one minute is now available from Auto-Stak SYstems.

The durable faucet offers unrestricted water pressure and directional flow with a variable on and off lever. Leak resistant, it carries a 25year warranty.

Shoot & Seal

A new concrete rePair system designed to halt the intrusion of surface water, outside air and radon gas is now available from Devcon.

Designed to permanently fill, seal and waterproof cracks and Parting lines along concrete floors and walls

Arrowood, an engineered structual framing product comPosed of parallel laminated veneers combined with oriented strand board, is now available from Fibreboard Technologies.

Unlike sawn lumber, the Product reportedly will not wane. cup, twist. bow, split, warp or crook, and has no knots or holes. Yet it cuts, nails and installs as easily as sawn lumber.

Compared to wood l-joists, Arrowood is less expensive, easier to work with and requires no sPecial bracing, blocking, hardware, stiffeners or englneenng.

It is said to offer greater design flexiblity, reduced installation time and less waste.

Said to require 300/o less space than traditional storage methods, the system Permits maximum height, with two to five facings. All levels are Pickable from both sides.

The racks reportedlY Permit total self-service and use of standard forklifts, while eliminating expensive joists and most product damage and scrap loss.

Double Standard

Low-emissivity glass is now standard on all Andersen products for 1990.

The glazings feature a soft-coating technique which bonds a microscopic, transparent metallic substance to the inside surface of the double-pane windows. The coating blocks radiated heat from entering the home in warm climates and keeps warm air in during cooler weather. It also reduces ultraviolet rays.

The glazings come with argon gas between the two panes for added energy savlngs.

Scuff Tough Turf

A new mid-priced sheet vinyl flooring with a revolutionary wearlayer has been developed by Tarkett Inc.

Easy Choice flooring's Scuff Guard layer provides extra protection from athletic shoes and eliminates the "immediate scuff'caused during installation.

It is offered in four contemoorarv designs.

Set Tight

Rockite, an expanding, pourable, anchoring and patching cement that sets in l5 minutes, is new from Hartline Products Co.

The powder-like compound mixes with water to a pouring or pliable consistency for quick, permanent repair ofcracks, holes or breaks in concrete. It is also said to anchor bolts and similar items in concrete with more than twice the hotdine power of objects anchored only ii fully cured or conventional concrete.

INDUSTRHL H/ARDWOODS & SOFIWOODS

4/4 & THICKER SHOP & BETTER GRADES OF CALIFORNIA SUGAR PINE O WHITE FIR PONDEROSA PINE O TNCENSE CEDAR

The Finest in 414 & Thicker Norrhern Red Oak

COMPLETE MILLING FACILITIES

Easily Blocked

A totally mortar free glass block installation system resulting in quicker, easier and more attractive projects has been introduced bY Pittsburgh Corning Corp.

Utilizing clear silicone sealant, durable plastic channels and plastic spacer strips, the KwiK'N EZ System for PC GlassBlock panels presents a continuous all-glass look

Kits include step-by-step instructions, a 20-ft. roll o[ spacer strip for the joints between blocks, 10.3 oz. tube of mildew resistant sealant and a spoon-like striking tool to finish the joints. Channels for the perimeters of the panel are sold separately in 4-ft. lengths.

The channels attach to the top, sides and bottom of the frame to help align and secure the panel. As the panel is assembled, spacer strips are inserted between individual blocks and rows, and the joints between blocks are sealed.

The Treated Answer

Lumber, plywood, round stock, stokes, poles, & pilings

Agency stomped, ground contoct fire retordoni pressure-treoted wood oroducts

Housewares Holder

The Cooking Accessory Center for storing spices, cooking utensils and small kitchen items is new from Selfix. Inc.

Mounted on either a wall or under a cabinet. the center includes a clip for displaying recipes. Also offered in the new line of modular, wall-mounted home organization products are a phone message center, cleaning supply center and vitamin/diet center.

Clay Clones

PlasTerra flower boxes and bowls featuring the look of real terra-cotta but only a fraction of the weight are new from Akro-Mils Specialty Products.

Made from a durable plastic resin, the containers reportedly are strong, impervious to moisture and will not chip, crack, dent or peel. Each has a removable leach plug for drainage.

Bowls measure 72" across, 5" deep; 14" across, 5-2/4" deep; 18" across, 7-3/8" deep, and 24" across,9" deep.

Stuck On Vinyl

A multi-purpose silicone sealant offering high movement characteristics of up to 500/o for outstanding adhesion to vinyl and most other building materials has been introduced by Ohio Sealants.

The one component, room temperature vulcanized, neutral silicone, solvent free sealant adheres without a primer to vinyl, brick, concrete, glass, most metal, plastic and wood.

Flower boxes come 6-l/2" high, 8" deep, in 18", 24" and 30" lengths.

It is said to maintain permanent flexibility, provide easy extrusion in hot or cold weather, and be virtually unaffected by outdoor weathering. The sealant comes in black.

REDWOOD & CEDAR SIDING

We make Redwood and Cedar Siding and Interior Paneling in a variety of sizes, patterns, and grades. lt is unmatched for its beauty, cost effectiveness, long life, dimensional stability, and finish retention.

408r''26-7997 bronze, brown, grey, translucent and white, and may be painted or stained with oil and latex paints.

A portion of SILVAN'S profits are devoted to reforestation projects around America.

Hang Around Longer

A closet rod system with uninterrupted slide has been introduced by Lee/Rowan.

The l coated requires support every 30"- 40", providing extra length for sliding clothes. The rod can be installed alone or attached to a Lee/Rowan linen shelf.

Glass Substitute

Polycarbonate glazing sheets offering thermal insulation, high impact strength and excellent light transmission are now available as an alternative for glass in greenhouses, sunrooms, shower doors and other d-i-y applications from Polygal.

size of conventional switches have been introduced bv Carlon.

Liquid Concrete

Con-Crax, a pourable gray crack filler to repair concrete surfaces, is new from Revere Products.

Designed to repair cracks up to l/2" wide by l" deep in driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, stairs and concrete floors, the filler comes ready-to-use right from the bottle.

The structured sheets are said to maintain their mechanical properties in temperatures from -40'to 250". Weighing 4 oz. per sq. ft., the sheets come in 4' and 6' widths with clear, bronze and opal tints. Connecting profiles are available in coordinating polycarbonate or aluminum.

Small, Sleek & Shiny

Miniature decorator lighting switches - nearly one-fourth the

Manufactured of sturdy, lightweight polycarbonate, Futura wall plates mount flush to the wall, featuring recessed mounting screws and flush caps and unobstrusive lines that blend with any decor.

The 15 amp light switch can accommodate single pole or three-way wiring, and it snaps into place without screws.

Reportedly it is self-leveling, quick setting and durable yet flexible for a water-tight seal.

It's In The Bag

Disposable plastic bag liners for lawn mowers are new from Snapper. When full, the garbage bag type liner can be removed easily for disposal. No ties are needed because of the liner design.

The liner, which fits the catchers of all Snapper walk-behind mowers, has a controlled liner venting to reduce dust.

Timber Sizer

PRE.FABRICATION

Timbers

From cutting a wedge to pre-fab'd crane pads or mine shafts. Angle cut, cross cut, drilling, dapping-We'll do them all to customer specification.

Bracrrt International

Drawer 4779, Arcata. Ca.95521 7O7-822-3648

Triple Grip

A multi-level hand grip to help bathers avoid slipping and falling in the tub or shower is new from Maddak Inc.

The grip provides three levels of support to accommodate persons of any height. Three loops have grooved inner surfaces for a non-slip grasp. Molded of unbreakable polypropylene, it measures 25-1/8" long, 3-3/4" high and 7/8" in diameter.

The grip attaches at four points to any shower or tub wall, or may be installed near toilets to aid in sitting down and rising from the seat.

Behind Bars

A full line of Symbol MSI bar code peripherals and software including bar code wands, laser scanners and portable terminals is now available from Versyss Inc.

Designed to interact with the company's materials management system, the software also supplies a wide variety of printers to produce bar code labels for inventory items not bar coded by the manufacturer.