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Shake With Style

CertainTeed's Cedar Impressions cedar-shingle style polymer siding's latest addition-Double 9" RoughSplit Shakes-feature random sizes and gaps to provide beautiful, authentic shake definition.

Weathered Wood Color

Epoch Composite Chemicals has added weathered wood to the color palette of its EverGrain decking.

the basic functions of Professional Estimating, including maintenance functions. Measurements are made by hand (it does not include a graphics digitizer), keyed in, and the system does the calculations and sorts in loads, improving takeoff speed and ensuring accuracy. If a custom database is created (for a one-time fee), PE Lite can interface with your core business system.

Training for this new software can be accomplished via the Web in about four hours and support is both affordable and top-notch. Additionallv. if an upgrade is besired, the transition from PE Lite to Professional Estimatins is a simple installation.

The shake panels are available in 57" lengths, and feature self-supporting positive locks, extra-long lock tabs and nail mark indicators. They are .1" thick and have reinforcine ribs on the nail slots.

The rough-split products complement wood-style siding.

- Please contact (800) 233-8990 or vi s it www.certainte e d.c om

Closes The Garage

FrameSaver has expanded its rotresistant, moisture-proof, wood door frame line to include wood garage door frames.

It is a natural brown shade that can be used alone for a traditional look or with lighter EverGrain hues.

- Please contact (800) 405-0546 or visit www.ev ergrain.com

Thin Wall Brings Outside In

Floor-to-ceiling glass windows that effortlessly bring the outdoors indoor are new from Nana Wall Svstems.

- Please contact (800) 569-6309 or visit www.e c s- inc.c om

Window Tilt Limiter

A hung window sash tilt-limiting device has been created bv BF Kinsey, LLC.

Available in primer colors of white, gray or tan, the garage door frames come in lengths of 8' and 10' with dimensions of 2"x6".2"x8". and 2"xl0".

- Please contact (800) 599-9349 or vi s it www.frame s av e r.com

NanaWall features folding glass, energy-efficient panels, and is supported by hidden overhead tracks and a single floor track. Aluminum on the outside and pine on the inside provide strength and durability.

- Please contact (888) 41 1-6262 or v isit www.nanaw all,c om

Lower Priced Estimates

Enterprise Computer Systems has introduced a more modest version of its Professional Estimating system for smaller volume dealers.

Affordably priced PE Lite includes

The device uses a basic stainless steel spring wire and injection molded anchoring pivot to limit the tilt-in travel of vinyl or aluminum hung window sashes. The anchoring easily snaps in the window sash stiles and main frame jamb.

The tiltlimiter hardware reportedly does not impede normal window operation.

- Please contact (843) 522-8822 or visit www.bfkinsey.com

Hidden Deck Fastener

A new hidden deck fastener from Screw Products Inc. is said to hold decking tighter than plastic clips, while allowing for decking to expand and contract.

Extruded out of 6063-T5 marine grade aluminium, the Deck Clip's shape allows it to grab both sides of the decking and hold it down like a miniature spring. It reportedly uses the "strongest screw in the industry," made from stainless steel with a T20 Torx drive to virtually eliminate stripped heads.

Luxurious Outdoor Living

The new Oasis composite deck and rail from Alcoa is now distributed by Weyerhaeuser Building Materiali' Customer Service Centers.

The fastener requires no predrilling and works with all types of hardwood and softwood deckins and most composites, whether -pregrooved or in biscuit jointer slots.

- Please contact (877) 844-8880 or visit www.screw -produc ts.c om

Made of HDPE and fine wood fiber, the system includes a full line of deck, rail and accessories such as post covers, spindles, post caps, and fascia boards. It looks, installs, cuts, routs, and nails like wood.

Colors include coastal redwood, light oak, Spanish cedar, and weathered gray.

Oasis deck and rail is also avail- able made from rugged, aluminumreinforced PVC, ideal for commercial applications.

The composite system offers a limited l0-year warranty, the PVC line a 30-year warranty.

- Please contact (800) 962-6973 or visit www.alcoahomes.com

Step Aside Please

SP Partners' latest addition to its Rainbow Attic Stair line accommodates attic openings that go"sideways" instead of up.

WallAcce s s mounts vertically on the wall, and features a 30-minute fire-rated door, built-in steel trim, a 350-lb. capacity, and height range from 6'10" to l0'2".

- Please contact (877) 369-6996 or visit www.rainbowatticstair.com o

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At Canfor, our goal is to offer you more service and more support than any other MSR producer. Period. The only way to achieve this is with a knowledgeable sales team dedicated to selling MSR. The Canfor MSR sales team is managed by Mike Jones, along with engineer Stewart Garden and sales expert Harbie Bahd. Together we can handle all of your needs quickly and effectively. And because Canfor is North America's largest SPF MSR producer, we can ensure a reliable and consistent supply of 1650, 2100 and 2400 MSR. So demand a higher level of lumber'u and let us give you more support than ever before.

Back To Back Boards

Imprints dual textured deck boards from Nexwood feature a standard finish on one side and a woodsrain embossing on the other.

Delta-Therm DPA is a pole or roof mounted moisture/temperature sensor that detects snow and ice and automatically turns on and off as needed.

- Please contact (800) 526-7887 or v s i t www.de lta-t he rm.com

Phenomenal Caulk

A caulk that also works as a sealant and adhesive is new from Phenoseal.

Phenomenal Vinyl Adhesive Caulk can be used as a caulk to fill in and seal gaps, and as an adhesive for bonding.

adheres to various surfaces, including drywall, glass and metal, as well as hand and power tools. The Coolflex breathable, double-wrapped wrist support helps brace a firm grip throughout the hand and wrist, allowing for better control of heavy objects and better technique to help avoid strains or injuries when lifting.

Other features include heavv dutv rubber-reinforced grip pads on th-e palm and fingers for abrasion and cut resistence, Armorflex finger sidewalls and neoprene knuckle impact pads for extra protection against pinching and scraping against heavy objects, and a guarantee not to stretch, shrink or harden, even when washed.

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The composite decking's new woodgrain finish provides increased traction and added beauty.

The 514 radius edge deck boards come in 12', 16' and 20' lengths with 10-year limited warranty.

- Please contact (905) 799-9686 or visit www.nexwood.com

Sixth Sense For Melting lce

Delta-Therm Corp. has introduced a snow melting and roof de-icer to take the guesswork out of de-icing.

Once cured, it is mildew resistant, watcrproof and can be painted after two hours with either latex or oil-based paint.

It comes in eight colors.

- Contact (888) 327-8477 or visit www.dap.com

Tough Glove

Reportedly the world's first work gloves designed specifically for lifting heavy loads are new from lronclad.

Cargo Bull's DiamondClad nonslip palms use a silicone grip that

- Please contact (310) 577-5820 or visit www.iclad.com

Tile lt Yourself

NATTCO's new wall and floor installation kits provide all the necessary tools for a do-it-yourselfer to successfully install tile.

The wall kit features a professional tile cutter. grout packer. carbide tile nippers, d-i-y adhesive trowel, 1/6" wall tile spacers, 4"x9" pro gum float, grout haze remover, large hydrophilic grout sponge, and scrubber sponge.

Clean Look Composite Deck

A new line of composite decking incorporating a hidden fastener system has been developed by ConectDeck. Cordova deckins narrow-width exotic planks emplo/ the Correct-TY Hidden Fastener System for quick, easy installation and a clean, nail-free finished look.

Home Deck Design Software

Available in gray and mahogany, it reportedly is lighter, harder, more rigid and rated for higher temperatures than comparable boards. It comes with a 25-year limited warranty and is UV stabilized to last up to 80 years.

- Please contact (207) 831-0446 or vis it www.c orre ctde c k.com

Fiber Cement Galore

The floor kit comes with an 18" professional tile cutter, professional trowel with polished wooden handle, turtle shell knee pads, grout packer, carbide tile nippers, 5/32" floor tile spacers, 4"x9" pro gum float, grout haze remover, Iarge hydrophilic grout sponge, and scrubber sponge.

- Please contact (800) 406-8453 or visit www.nattco.com

Design software that allows users to draw a custom deck or modify standard deck designs has been created by Green Tree Composites.

Monarch Deckmaker also provides a materials list and manufactuiers susgested retail pricing. Its design funition allows users to exolore the deck and rail colors, as well as spindle/ baluster and post cap options.

- Please contact (800) 482-5717 or v is it www.monarc hdeck.com

Three new fiber cement products have been introduced by Nichiha. New are Cinderstone, a split-faced block created for multifamily and commercial developments; fiber cement stucco panels, which replicate the look of stucco. and smooth flat panel, which offer the look of sandstone for the multifamilv and lisht commercial market.

- Please contact (866) 424-4421 or po online at www.nichiha.com

Spegtes

Western Red Cedar lncense Cedar

Redwood

Hem-Fir. Douglas Fir

Pine. White Fir

. Alder

Proiiugts

Fingerjoint Boards

. Pattern Sidings

Spa Components

. Engineered Products

Edge-Glued Panels

,12Dry Kilns for Custom Drying .

Round Headed Replacements

Target Drive offset round head nails have been added to Steel & Wire's Bulls Eye pnuematic nail line.

The 28" wire weld strip nails fit Bostitch clipped head nailers, allowing contractors to use their existing tools to deliver a round head nail where codes no longer permit clipped heads.

The 3l'paper tape nails are engineered to run in all tools and require no nosepiece retrofit.

Fasteners are available in a full range of sizes as well as ACQ-compliant, magnum zinc hot dip galvanized coating.

- Please contact (866) 783-3505

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Anderson, Ca.: (800) 427-8253. (530) 378-6980

Fax 530-378-6987 . Fred Duchi' Don Cherovskv

Mike Webster. Darren Duchi . Dean Duchi

Weed, Ca.: (800) 374-0210 . (530) 938-2771

Fax 530-938-3227 . Bill Duchi ' Dennis Duchi

Super Deck Protector

Superdeck Brand Products has created two new wood coatings to give decks optimum protection.

Superdeck Exotic Hardwood Finish and Sealer is specially formulated for exotic hardwoods to give decks and railings a durable and protective coating, shielding them from weathering, fading and water damage.

Made of finely ground transparent iron oxide pigments and durable urethane, it also protects decks from scuffing.

Frontier High Gloss Sealer is oil-based to give wood a wet look while protecting wood siding from weathering in extreme climates. It is fortified with transparent iron oxide pigments to provide UV protection, and can be used over bare wood or existing oil-based stains.

- Contact (800) 825-5382 or visit www.superdeck.com

Vent Out The Sidinq

A venting panel that mininf,zes moisture accumulation in cedar shingle siding is new from Cedar Valley.

The panel allows water and moisture to escape by draining through openings along its bottom edge, while moisture vapor escapes through the top.

The panel can be pre-stained in a choice of 76 colors.

- Call ( 800) 521 -9523 or visit www.cedar-valley.com