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Layered Look Doors

A French door from Simpson Door Co. replicates a layered, multi-dimensional look.

Green's Clear covers 150 to 200 sq. ft. per gallon for brush coat and 100 bd. ft. per five to 10 gallons for dipping dimensional lumber.

It is available in quarts, gallons, five-gallon containers and 55-gallon drums.

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Water-Resistant Tile Backer

A 32"-wide tile backer is new from Georgia-Pacific.

Dens-Shield tile backer is reportedly ideal for wet, high-humidity areas, and is easy to install to cement board and greenboard.

Its heat-cured acrvlic surface coat-

Moulding Designer Software

Interactive software to develop room designs using decorative embossed wood mouldines is new from White River HaidwoodsWoodworks, Inc.

Windows-based White River Interact includes CAD files of popular architectural moulding profiles,

Filled with leaded glass and framed with raised moulding, the Cambria is available in 3' widths with heights of 6'8" and 8'.

The 8' door has a raised panel below the glass.

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Transparent Preservative

A clear wood preservative from Green's Products prevents shrinking, warping, cracking or deterioration of wood without coloring.

ing with a silicone-treated core embedded within inorganic glass mats prevents the penetration of water at the surface.

The new size sheet requires less labor than cement board and weighs 27 lbs., about 15 lbs. lighter than a comparable sheet of cement board. Designed to be easily scored with a utility knife, then snapped and fastened, the sheets can be attached and aligned on studs and fastened near the edge.

Panels are ll2" thick and 5'high for underlayment of walls, floors and countertops.

Circle No. 803 on p. 62 enabling users to view profile drawings of crown and cornice mouldings, casings, baseboards and accessories, and to compare various moulding styles in rooms with varying ceiling heights.

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Heat-Sensitive Baseboard

A residential baseboard combining stylish comfort with ease of installation has been introduced by Heatrim,/American.

The Model R baseboard is engineered to provide peak hydronic performance and comes with l/2" and 314" heating elements with reflecting interlocked aluminum fins bonded to seamless copper tubing.

It is 7-3l8" high and extends 2lll16" into the room when flush against the wall.

The fully-assembled baseboard can be shipped bulk pack or individual enclosure in 3', 4', 5', 6', 7' and 8' lengths. Assembled 2' units and 10' and 12'enclosures are available.

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Fiber-Cement Roofing Panels

A fiber-cement roofing panel is new from Re-Con Building Products, Inc.

on any product in this section is available by circling the corresponding Reader Service number on page 62 and sending the form to The Merchant Magazine, either by FAX 714-852-0231, by mail to 45OO Campus Dr., Ste. 48O, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660, or just call us at (714) 852-1990.

Pallet Rack Beams

A non-step beam for pallet rack applications is available from Clymer Enterprises.

Available in shake or slate, the 48"-long Quantum roof panels have a 9-1l2" exposure and are lightweight, wind-resistant, hail resistant, and can be walked on.

Panels come in three colors.

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Hands-Free Laser Square

A laser square for fast alignment of suspended ceiling rail and cross members is available from Swanson Tool Co.

The wrench is available in 13 models from 3/4" square drive through 11/2" square drive and comes with either an inside or outside trigger handle.

Spline drive anvils are optional.

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A RealTurn Off

An electronic light switch timer that automatically turns lights off at a preset time has been introduced by Paragon Electric Co., Inc.

Fabricated from l0-, ll-, or 12gauge, cold-rolled alloy steel up to 12', lhe Sigma-Lok beam has a 4314"-high profile, a sigma shape that

Designed to attach to a metal stud or ceiling member for hands-free alignment, the Speedlite has six translucent target windows that permit a laser beam to be seen from both sides of the square.

Made of high-impact plastic, it has raised markings for a more readable square.

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Heavy-Duty lmpact Wrench

An industrial-rated impact wrench is new from ATP.

The ET series timer can be programmed to activated from 1 minute to 18 hours and is desisned for the direct switching of inlandescent lights, electromagnetic or electronic ballast fluorescent light, and fractional horsepower motors, within a specified rating.

Circle No. 809 on o. 62 permits a wide top bearing surface, and a concave profile for barcoding vertically or on a 45" angle on the beams.

The beam is customized with computer-assisted programs to analyze rack load data and produce CAD drawings.

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Tailored Business Software

A business management software system has been developed by Armor Systems Inc.

The Advantage Series order entry module includes order taking, billing, estimates, calculation of freight and shipping charges, review of outstanding orders and drop ship orders.

The Advantage Series software also includes 24 other accounting modules, ranging from payroll to inventory, that can be used together or separately.

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Shake'Em Up Baby

Timberlake Cabinet Co. has added a shaker-style door to its oak cabinetry collection.

Reading Natural is a standard overlay cabinet with a decorative recessed panel design featuring 3/4" doors and solid hardwood frames.

The line offers 5/8" adjustable wall shelves, hidden hinges, concealed undermount drawer glides, smooth operation and more drawer space. Available with a varietv of accessories, it can be ordered with matching plywood sides and solid hardwood drawers in a wide range of sizes.

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Ground Zero Lift Off

A versatile stainless steel lift is available from Air Technical Industries.

Designed to lower to ground level, the Zero-Low-Lift can lift a ranee of weights from 500 lbs. to 4,000-lbs. with sizes from 24" to 48"-wide by 36" to 7z"-long and heights of 32" to 46".

It can be stationary or mounted on wheels; is electrical powered, air powered or battery powered, and has a special hydraulic overload valve to prevent damage caused by overloadlng.

Wonder Weeder

A 16" landscaping tool from V&B Manufacturing Co. combines a toolhead with a mattock blade on one side and 4-l/2" tines on the other for loosening and pulling weeds.

Medal Edition garage door opener comes with two light panels for illumination; two multi-function remote controls programmed to one of 3.5 billion private security codes; a multifunction control panel, and a keyless entry panel that mounts to a door jamb.

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User-Friendly Vinyl Adhesive

An all-purpose wallcovering adhesive is available from Bondex International.

The lightweight Mini-Tiller features a ductile iron tool head, flametreated hickory handle and handle-fit to resist twisting on impact.

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Rugged Garage Door Opener

An automatic garage door opener is new from The Chamberlain Group. Featuring a ll2 hp motor, the Gold

Wood Deck Coating

A protective coating for pressure treated wood decks that reportedly costs less than half of other conventional coating products has been introduced by Burke's Protective Coatings.

Burke's Wood Deck Treatment comes in five transparent colors.

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Designed for use with light- and medium-weight residential wallcoverings, All-Purpose Wallcovering Adhesive mixes readily with water for applications using a brush or short nap roller. It mixes to a smooth consistency and reportedly spreads easily and dries clear.

It provides tack and slip properties for simple on-surface positioning, and is said to be odorless, mildew-resistant, non-bleeding, non-staining and strippable.

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Mighty Demolition Hammer

A powerful demolition hammer is available from Bosch.

For use with Bosch's SDS-max drill bits or chisels, the enclosed Bosch I l3l2E Electronic Demolition Hammer has vario-lock positioning, so the chisels can be rotated and locked into l2 positions.

grip of both flat and odd-shaped surfaces.

pruner are designed with a precisionground, heat-treated, high-carbon steel blade with a TFE non-stick coating, and special contoured grips with

The 10.8-lb. tool features an 8.8amp motor that delivers 2,600 blows per minute under load. It has a pushto-strike design that activates when pressure is applied, a handle that rotates 360" and a steel carrying case.

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Pivot Grip Spring Clamp

A spring clamp from Wolfcraft, Inc. reportedly provides a fast, firm

Specially designed to pivot for a secure, uniform grip and to prevent marring of work surfaces, the QuickJaw Even Hold Spring Clamp is made of lightweight resin that is said to be strong, durable and rust resistant.

Textured handles provide a nonslip grip which fits in the hand to assist in holding the spring clamps.

The clamps come in 1". 2" and 3" sizes and also in sets of six clamps, two of each size.

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Heavy-Duty Pruners

Anvil and bypass pruners are new from Ames Lawn & Garden Tools.

The Nursery series model 23-095 anvil pruner and model 23-096 bypass a hang-up hole. The anvil pruner has a brass replaceable anvil.

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Beaded Vinyl Siding

A beaded vinyl siding from Alcoa Building Products provides a lowmaintenance exterior with the look of wood.

Constructed of high-quality vinyl, Silhouette Beaded comes in a 6-l/2" profile in l2 colors.

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Ceramic-Valved

Service Sink

A service sink faucet from the Speakman Co. features ceramic valves to ensure a non-rising, smooth, one-quarter-turn, on/off radius.

Windows-based WoodWorks Connections enables users to determine the perfect connector and connector configuration for specified loads.

The program also produces a dimensional connection detail and tabular report with a full materials list.

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Stranded Gable Cutter

An air-powered cable cutter that produces a square cut on stranded cable up to 5/8" o.d. and replaces long-handle manual cutters has been introduced by Simonds, Inc.

Computers & Electronics

Radiata Pine Update

Deck Accessories

Columns & Millwork

Pricing Strategies

The SC-5822-RCP has double "o" ring seals that create a rotational seal which aligns the spindle with the bore of the cartridge body, thereby reducing wear.

Other features include vandalresistant four arm handles, a vacuum breaker, rough chrome-plated cast brass construction, sturdy top brace with wall flange, pail hook and ll2" inlets adjustable to fit 4" to 12" centers.

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Connections By Gomputer

WoodWorks wood design software from the American Forest & Paper Association is a special program for designing and detailing accurate postand-beam and nailed splice connections.