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Split Shake Design

Publishers Forest Products has developed a hand-split shake design for Cladwood siding.

Cladwood Hand-split Shake Siding, available in 5/8" by 4' by 16" panels, finishes with a single coat of heavy body stain, latex or acrylic paint. Panels are composed of a medium density exterior particleboard covered front and back with a patented wood fiber overlay.

New Lift Truck Models

The Industrial Truck Division of Clark Equipment Company has added three new, high-capacity, pneumatictire lift trucks to its popular C500 line of internal combustion lift trucks.

Designated rhe C500Y I 10, 135, and 155(D), they have a rated maximum load capacity of 11,000, 13,500, and I 5,500 pounds respectively at a 24in. load center. All are available in gas, LP gas, and diesel power. The Ford 300 CID industrial engine is available in the gas and LP gas models and the Perkins 4.236 engine in diesel models.

Door Bottom Seal

A new energy-saving door bottom weather seal, designed by The Stanley Works stops drafts, cold, heat and dust.

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It has a patented sealing edge which combines polypropylene pile with an inner plastic fin for an effective seal on irregular surfaces, such as shag carpeting. Because it is treated to repel water, it won't soil floor surfaces.

It features a minimum drag across the floor for less wear to floor surlaces. easy door movement and extra long lile.

A 36" mounting strip - part firm and part flexible - allows the flexible part along the top to fit closely to the door surlace to also prevent air from entering.

Available in both white and brown, and called "Our Best" premium quality door bottom weather seal (No. 1302). it has a suggested retail of $4.89. Packaging features in-use color photography and illustrated instructions. For dealers it's displayed by UniRack lls or free-standins wire racks.

New Soak Tub

A soak sub, the Mikado by Eljer in fiberglass-reinforced plastic, is designed for one person, with an integral molded seat and fittings capable ol

Merchant being mounted on the corners of the tub itself or on any surrounding surface. Over 3' wide at the top of its sloped rim and tapering to 31" at the seat, the tub is 32" deep.

Available in fashion colors, including cocoa and natural, it may be installed in an elevated platform, or sunken to floor level. The tub may be ordered with optional aquaspa system home whirlpool, which features six hydrojet units, each omnidirectional with a therapeutic spa effect.

Chimney lnstallation Help

To simplify installation of All-Fuel Chimney Systems, the Air-Jet div. of General Products Co., has introduced a new packaging design with a diagram of installation and parts.

Designed for use with all fuels and all types of heating, fireplace and stove arrangements, the full line of Air-Jet chimney fittings includes a choice of rooftop terminations - jet cap, contemporary or simulated brick housings. Air-Jet chimneys are UL listed and tested, and are accepted by FHA, VA and BCCA.

Fiberglass Shower Floors

The Swan Corporation of St. Louis is offering press molded fiberglass shower floors available in several sizes. These bases are molded in multi-ton hydraulic presses of 100 percent fiberglass reinforcement with a nonslip, pebble design molded in the flat surface. ribbed bottom.

Designed for use with all wall systems, including Swan fiberglass Showerwal and tile, they are available in several colors as well as white.

R-value Insulation

CertainTeed Corporation's Vinyl Building Products Division has introduced Certawrap, a 3/8" insulation board with high R-value.

Available in 66' lengths,29th" high and 36" wide, the new insulation board is polywrapped and fan folded for easy handling and installation.

Sliding Mirror Door

The new Miroll sliding mirror door glides with weight balanced on extralarge ball bearing wheels enclosed in the bottom rail. with the header serving as top guide. Low profile, sturdy one-piece threshold guides the rolling action with no filler strip required.

Adjustable over a height range of 79" to 82" or 95" to 98", the srandard 6'8" and 8'0" Miroll systems can be fitted to out-of-plumb openings. Choices of widths are 4'. 5'. 6' standard, with custom sizes available on special order. A Miroll package can be installed in a prepared opening over any type offloor, including poured concrete.

Frames are in natural or bronze anodized aluminum in brisht or satin finish with a choice of cleir or tinted mirrors glazed with 3/16" glass in scatter-resistant safety, tested to meet ANSI 297 1975 requirements.

Outdoor lllum-A-Lite Lighting

A l6th century custom brought by Spanish settlers to the American Southwest, luminarias (candles in bags) are duplicated with Illum-A-Lite, manufactured by Hinkle Enterprises, Inc.

A do-it-yourself package featuring bags and candles for five luminaria, instructions, and the Story of Luminarias. Illum-A-Lites add a warm glow to patio, lawn or pool parties, weddings, picnics, ice skating or sledding,

EEUELE0 redw00d siding seems most unlikely in a master bedroom but a creative homeowner, working with his architect, used Simpson Timber Company's clear all heart vertical grain siding, t/i' x 10", verany outdoor activity where night-time lighting is desired. Offering a choice of traditional white, or "sof-glo" yellow, orange, red, blue and green, Illum-A-Lite with a suggested retail price of $1.99 comes in pre-packed "E-Z Up" floor display shippers of 48 boxes each.

Two-Tone Stuccato Siding

A new two-tone white hardboard panel siding has been added to Masonitc Corp.'s Stuccato series.

The new paneling is prepainted with an off-white base coat thal. is later "kiss coated" with a brighter white on its rarseo areas.

The siding is available in both 4' x 8' and 4' x 9' sizes, both having 3/8" shiplap edges. It oflers the look and feel ol skip trowled stucco without the inconvenience and high cost olgenuine stucco.

Used with half-timber construction. Stucatto provides a realistic Tudor look. Without battens. it is ideal for Spanish -type architecture.

Saw Blade Display

Simonds, manufacturer of circular saw blades for the d-i-y and home craftsman, has eight new, space-saving merchandisers includins mixes of Hard-Tip Economy, Si-Cl6ne, Carbide Tipped saw blades as well as Abrasive Cut-off Wheels.

tically on this 24' accent wall. The siding was painted a soft yellow to harmonize with the other walls and the colors used throughout.

Energy Mizer Fireplace

The Preway Energy Mizer, an energy-saving fireplace, conserves by using outside air lor combustion.

Bi-lold glass doors are standard equipment. They prevent the escape of warm air up the chimney while radiating additional heat to room. The Energy Mizer also includes a built-in heat-circulating system that draws room air into a heating chamber, completely sealed from the firebox, where it is warmed and returned to the room for more efficient room heating.

Preway, Inc. manufactures a complete line of prefabricated built-in and freestanding fi replaces.

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Roof Insulation

A new tapered roof insulation system that requires only one type of unit to provide a combined insulation and positive drainage system with a 3/ 16" per foot slope is new from JohnsManville.

Composed of 2' x 4' boards tapered from I %" in thickness down to %", the Fesco Factory Tapered Dri-Deck Roof lnsulation and Drainage System is used in conjunction with standard %" thick, or any multiple of %" fill units of standard Fesco Board roof insulation. It is acceptable lor any Underwriters Laboratories construction shown in the Building Materials Directory and Factory Mutual Class I Construction.

Clear, Taste-Free Water

A point-of-use water filtration systenl that removes impuritics ils small as one micron (l/25.000 of an inch ) is available for residential use.

"The QC4-SC Wate r Filter by Ever1rure. Inc., has a unique pre-coal filter which nrakes it the only point-ol'-use filtcr capable 6f lgrnlrving inrpurities that srnall." according to the company.

The filters also eliminate dirt and remove the taste of chlorine.

The unit easily installs under sinks. With normal use, the unit's disposable cartridge provides bottled-qualitv water for nearly one year. according to \/asseller. Replacement of the cartridge requires no tools and eliminates any contact with the path of water entry. assuring continued sanitary conditions.

For greater economy, an Everpure Sink Kit provides a choice between "polished" drinking water and ordinary tap water. This means a separate faucet is mounted onto the sink or counter. The existing firucet continues to provide tap water for rinsing dishes and other utility purposes. Everpure's faucet supplies flltered water for drinking and cooking needs.

Punch and Pin Sets

Finlay Engineering has a new range ol handheld center punch and pin punch sets with a wall mounting bracket for display and accessability.

AII are packed in vinyl with reinforced eyelets for display.

Custom Range Hoods

Quaker Maid offers a line of custom range hoods featuring a metal lined interior with factory equipped ventilating system and lights.

Hoods will fit range areas from 30" to 60" in width, and are available in woodtone finishes and decorator colors.

lmproved Forming Panels

Concrete forming panels, sold under the trade name ol "Super Form," by \/eneer Technology will now be filled with Uni-Reg, a polymide made by the Union Camp Corp.

The resin fills all knotholes, splits and other imperfcctions found in structural grade plywood, producing a smooth plastic surface which extends the use and effectiveness ol the wood panel. It also reduces grain transfer and retards concrete residue

According to \/eneer Technology, the resin application makes it possiblc to bring the ncw product to market below the present costs of other concrete forming panels.

Sound the Alarm

The CTC Thief-Grief by Control Technology Corp., Westboro, Ma., is a self contained electronic sound detector and intrusion alarm that sets off a shrill warbling siren upon sensing an impact on glass, metal, or wood.

Installed by hanging on the wall with no wires to attach. the 7" x 4" x 2" unit operates on two 9V batteries. Adjustable sensitivity prevents false alarms lrom normal background noises. Rated at 85dB at 6 ft., the Thief-Grief sounds for 90 seconds when tripped, then resets automatically. A built in jack allows connection of external alarm, phone dialer, or other auxiliary device. Also supplied are four wireless. screw-mount sonic trippers to set off the alarm if windows or doors are forced without impact. Applications include house, office. boat, mobile and motor home.

The alarm retails at $99. Dealers and distributor inquiries are invited. Contact: Control Technology Corp., 82 Turnpike Rd., Westboro, Ma 01581.

Lock Tools Included

To help homeowners, Howard Hardware Lock installation kits include tools not found in most home workshops. For example, the kit for installing a 2 l /8" lockset with l" latch includes a 2 1/8" hole saw, mandrel and I " wood drill. Common tools needed to do the job are listed on the package with the suggestion that the consumer purchase them, ilneeded, at the same time as the kits.

For information write: Howard Hardware Products lnc.. P.O. Box 589. Bloomfield, N.J. 07003.

Hinged Window Seal

Another new "Our Best" energy- saving product from The Sranley Works' complete line of weather strip- ping is their self-stick hinged window weather seal.

Because it's not visible when installed. it is an attractive solution to air infiltration for around all types of hinged windows including casement, awning, basement and French types. The self-adhesive mountine base with soft sealing bead which c6nlorms ro various sized window gaps provides complete protection against draft and dust infiltration. It comes in l8'leneths and needs no tools lor installation -lust a pair ofscissors. The exclusive rubber/ plastic bead remains flexible even in extreme temperatures to provide an effective year-round compression seal.

Available in both white and brown. with light and dark colored window lrames, the window weather seal (No. V l33l ) has a suggested retail of $4.19/ package.

For dealers, it's displayed on UniRack IIs or free-standine wire racks. Packaging features in-usJphorography and illustrated instructions.

Super Floor

A new line of resilient sheet vinyl flooring by Mannington Mills, Inc., Duracon, offers the slain-resistance and wear-resistance of no-wax JT88 wear layer, the guaranteed moisture resistance of Aquabar, plus Manni-Tite backing, a new material of inorganic fibers with polymeric binders.

Designs in the line include Courtside, a fired tile look; Ambiance, an overall small pebble pattern, Polaris, a geometric pattern with an inlaid look; Westmont, a painted tile look, (pictured) and Valparaiso, a geometric pattern of octagons and squares. These patterns are available in 25 color combinations and 6' and l2' widths.

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Decorative Brass Railings

Decorative. hand crafted brass railings, designed to contractor's and architect's specifications, are by Bay State Brass Rails Co. They are used as stairway handrails, foot. wall, and bar rails.

Application areas include restauranls, Iounges, clubs, commercial and industrial buildings, hotels, apartnrent houses, private residences, and marine construction. A wide range of standard components, including cast and machined brackels are available.

When thinking about kitchen remodeling, it's a good idea to consider what the family's needs might be years from now. Ample storage space in the form of kitchen cabinets can help. Those that display the certification seal of the National Kitchen Cabinet Association assure consumers that the cabinets will endure for years despite hard, evervdav use.

New Ash Cabinets

Ranch, is a new cabinet style ol light-toned, selected ash f'rom I{aas Cabinet Co.

Cabinets feature inch-thick. naneled doors w ith ceramic hardwarc. Line is available in base. oven, wall and pantry cabinets with options including roto and lazy susan shelves, slide-out vegetable bins and cutting boards, glide-out towel racks and waste receptacles, cutlerv drawer dividers. metal bread boxes, and in-cabinet lighting. Left-or-right-opening doors are also a vailable.

Vanities are available in sizes to fit bathroom. bedroom or dressing areas.

Garden Planters

A new line of California redwood tubs and planters for home, garden and patio use by Erickson & Foord is olfered in sizes and shapes ranging from shallow plain tubs to large, deep carved tubs and hanging baskets, horizontal window planters and wall pockets.

The planters are backed by a line of accessories including coasters (with casters and drip pans) and plastic tub liners.

Tool Show-off

Enderes Tool Company, now offers an expanded display for its line of hand-made struck tools. The unit occupies three feet of counter space, holds a total of 234 pieces, including cold chisels, multi-purpose chisels, drift punches, alignment punches, star drills, prick punches, pin punches, and nippers and includes a heavy base unit, a sign board and a price list.

Doors Defy Weather

Weatherbond laminated wood panels now are available on all Nord exterior doors, including 65 carved, panel, and sash designs.

Made of two vertical grain faces with an alder core, the Weatherbond panel has undergone both laboratory testing and actual outdoor weatherins with excellent results accordine to thd manufacturer.

Sonoma Thin Panel

Sonoma Thin Panel. a real wood. nominal 3/8" tongue and groove panel designed for use by the d-i-yer, comes in nominal 3-4-5-6-8" widths for easy handling.

A product of South Bay Forest Products', Healdsburg, Ca., plant, the panels are packaged in a consumer carton containing approximately 32 net sq. ft., equivalent to one sheet of pre- finished paneling. The 8' long panels are available in surfaced or resawn texture in a choice ol redwood, pine, or cedar in the grades of solid lumber, clear (redwood only), end jointed clear (redwood and cedar), and end jointed knotty (pine and cedar).

As Wholesale and Industrial sales specialists since 7945, we can offer you the finest in Vertical and Flat Grain Douglas Fir in all sizes up to 6 x 14. Dry Redwood Clears up to 4x14.

The range of designed dimensions makes it possible to create a random plank effect. The panels also can be arranged for pleasing color and grain design. They are suitable for both interior and exterior application and can be put directly over dry wall. Although all standard fastening techniques can be used, panel adhesive and/ or colored paneling nails are most acceptable. As with all wood panels, the Sonoma Thin Panel should be allowed to acclimate to the surrounding environment for 48 hrs. before applying.

The panels are available through South Bay distributing wholesalers.

Pastel Woodgrain Paneling

Prefinished hardboard paneling in pastel woodgrain patterns is new from Masonite Corporation.

The Venture Series of paneling features random-width planking in pastel blue, gray, or yellow. With a durable wipe-clean surface, the 4' x 8', %" thick, panels can be installed over existing walls or on stud walls.

Wider Batt Guts Cold

To eliminate cold spots over ceiling joints, R-30 fiberglass batts are now manufactured by Johns-Manville in full widths that fit over the top of attic joists.

The new widths. one inch wider than areas between joists, are 16" and 24" with the length 48", available unfaced and kraft-faced.

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