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Deck Tape

Deck Seal, two thick rubberized layers topped with a protective aluminum foil to create a water-tight moisture-proofing gasket between deck joists and finished lumber, is new from Heckman Industries.

The self-adhesive seal is said to be easily applied with a utility knife to prevent dry rot and premature deck failure due to moisture.

Other uses include wall flashing for rim joist, cap flashing for enclosed hand rails, door and window sill flashing and weather barrier pro-

Cqnptrtedzed Garage Designs

Consumers and contractors can now custom design their own freestanding garage or outdoor building on a video screen in three-dimensional form on Weyerhaeuser's DesignCenter.

The in-store kiosk provides a quick, easy design tool for various custom home remodeling projects. Ideas can be viewed from any angle, tection.

It comes in 33-ft. rolls with l-ll2in. for joists, and 3-l/2 and 6-in. wide for walls and handrail flashing.

All shutters are molded of high impact polystyrene with realistic woodgrain texture. The tough acrylic finish is said not to crack or peel. It comes in seven colors and 12 lengths, plus cottage style in the 67" and the system prints out a full color picture, complete materials list, structural schematic and materials cost.

Garages can be designed to accommodate from one to three cars, and storage buildings can be built from l0'x10' up to 850 sq. ft.

Assisted by a retail salesperson, consumers select the overall size, type ofsupport system and roofconstruction, and wind and snow load requirements. Features include flexible door and window placement, single and double doors, siding and roofing options.

Rack Solid

A wide range of merchandising and storage racks for lumber and building materials is available from National Store Fixtures, Inc.

The standardized and customized steel storage and display systems are designed to maximize usable cubic space.

Offered are store fixtures (including A-frames, wall racks and herringbone racks), pallet racks (standard pallet, lay-down lumber, door, window, sheet goods, drive inldrive thru. mezzanine. straddle and interchange racks), and cantilever systems (one- or two-sided with/without roof system).

Slatelike Panels

A unique high density, nonasbestos. slate-textured architectural building panel ideal for curtain walls, cladding, spandrel panels, window sills, countertops, soffits and fascias has been introduced by FibreCem Corp.

Made from fiber cement, the 4'x8' panels are colored-through and pre-coated. They are said to offer high density and cross grain bending strength, with no measurable shrinkage or expansion. Reportedly, they also are non-toxic, non-combustible and resistant to high impact, moisture and chemicals.

Almost-Oak Entry

The Newport insulated residential entry door from Peachtree Doors Inc. features a skin of a new thermoplastic compound which reportedly is weatherproof, resists warping, will not crack or rot, and can be stained to match virtually any oak coloration.

The panel is said to be a perfect reproduction of oak graining and texture, with stile and rail construction and deep mouldings. Its polyurethane core reportedly provides six times more insulation than wood, and its molded panel has a built-in rubber bottom sweep that fits against an adjustable oak threshold to assure a tight seal.

The panel fits into a weatherproof frame system engineered to prevent air and water leaks. Insulated glass is also sealed into position to prevent leaks.

For security, there is an extra steel reinforcement plate at the strike iamb.

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Added Lift

Nissan's 8,000 and 9,000-lb. capacity, internal combustion engine-powered forklifts have been improved with a range of new standard features and design refinements.

The heavy duty FO3 series now offers enlarged mufller design for

Customized Directories

Business directories compiled from over 4,800 Yellow Page telephone books covering every city and town in the United States are available from American Business Directories.

Among the 1,200 different categories are Lumber Wholesalers (featuring 5,922 listings), Lumber Retailers (20,925), Building Material Dealers (23,924), Building Material Wholesalers (2,142), Western Building Contractors (34,006), Eastern Building Contractors (34.52D, and Architects (37,652).

Each book includes company name, address, phone number, franchise/specialty information, Yellow Page ad size, and year of 'first appearance in the Yellow Pages.

Directories are updated an- nually since there reportedly are changes in about 400/o of the listings from year to year.

Varied Wood Treatments

quieter operation; choice of 254.4 cu. in. displacement gasoline or diesel engine for added torque and acceleration; refined carriage, counterweight and front overhang configurations, and a modified radiator design.

Now standard are a full light package, headlight guard, adjustable tilt steering, small diameter steering wheel, single lift/tilt lever, instrument panel control cluster, precision step-down floor pedals, gas cylinder for easy opening and closing of the hood and fusible link circuit protection.

Exterior oil-based, water reducible wood finishes without the milky and opaque appearance of an emulsion are now available from Preserva-Products.

Preserva-Wood Clear Oil Finish has a clear, amber appearance that allows the wood's natural tones to shine through. Products are also slightly tinted for redwood, cedar and fir. And Preserva-Wood Plus is designed for power-washed or badly weathered siding and roofs.

The wood treatments are said to be easily cleaned up with water, biodegradable, non-corrosive and virtually odorless.

Ceiling Tile Seller

Do-it-yourself ceiling tile kits are now available in a compact, self-selling display from Armstrong.

tional color poster adhered to the back panel, four photographs illustrating the installation process, and a chart for determining the number of kits necessary for a given-size project.

Shed Season

A new in-store display from Arrow allows retailers to represent over 1,000 sq. ft. ofoutdoor storage

A steel scale model atop the display platbuilding line. building sits form.

Checks The Water

Water Check, which quickly determines the moisture needs of individual containerized plants, is new from Luster Leaf Products.

Placed in the soil between the stem of the plant and the outside edge of the container, the device uses color changes to alert gardeners of wet and dry conditions.

Taking up less than 2 sq. ft. of floor space, the display holds 20 Easy Up installation kits, each with sufficient materials to installa box (40 sq. ft.) of tiles.

The merchandiser features actual components and tiles affixed to an overhanging top panel, an informa- buildings in just 3 sq. ft. of display space.

The counter-top unit holds education sheets, "take one" brochures and an illustrated flip book that includes building dimensions, features and colors of the entire storage

Step Up To Oak

Oak Mate Plank, laminated hardwood flooring featuring a special embossed oak grain pattern to enhance the natural beauty and character of each plank, has been introduced by BiWood Flooring.

The special embossing process controls the graining pattern to give the look and feel of expensive sliced oak veneers while eliminating the "wild grain" sometimes found in rotary cut veneers.

The prefinished plank is 7 /16" thick, 3.2" wide and 47.2" long, tongue and grooved for easy installation in mastic or with the floating system. Three shades are available, all with a durable, no wax, easy care urethane finish.

Quick Set

Four new fast-setting concrete products from Nomix Corp. are said to completely eliminate mixing and messy clean-ups, since they are poured into water right from the bag. Instant Concrete sets sidewalks, steps, curbs, porches and patios in 30 minutes. Instant Concrete Patch repairs concrete in 20 minutes. Instant Mortar sets brick, block or stone in an hour. Instant Sand/Cement sets in one hour and can be used for laying flagstone or paving bricks, topping concrete slabs, stuccoing or grouting.