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The Moving Target Moves On The latest figures on the American house rernind us that U.S. homes have changed remarkably in less than a generation. It's not your father's house, anymore.

The differences can have a sizable impact upon anyone supplying materials, products and.services.

The National Association of Home Builders reports that in 1973 new houses averaged 1,600 square feet. Today, it's more than 2,200 square feet. It is more than likely they have central air conditioning, four bedrooms, a fireplace, a family room, a swimming pool and a garage for at least two cars. Bare bones starter homes are increasingly rare.

Today, nearly half of all new homes have 2.5 bathrooms; in 1973 it was l9%o. Less than a quar-

ter had four or more bedrooms, now a third do.

Fireplaces have gone from 34Vo to 6OVo. What formerly was considered a luxury now seems a requirement.

There is a parallel with many products as the richness of American life continues escalatins. In

autos, appliances and electronics, the deluxe model is most popular, just like housing. The spartan, do-without world of the past seems far removed from today's pampered consumer.

In housing, a number of factors have come together to move buyers upmarket. A sustained period of prosperity with its higher salaries, consumer confidence, sense of job security, low

unemployment and low mortgage rates has enabled homebuyers to enjoy a move up.

While lot sizes are smaller than they were in 1988, environmentalists still complain that a selfish public is using land for new homes that enviros

feel should be made off limits for all but natural critters. We suspect that the number of potential homebuyers who will sacrifice their chance for a new home for the Kangaroo Rat, for instance, is pretty small.

Whether you supply raw material or finished products, be aware that dramatic changes in hous-

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Douqlosfir3x6treoled "li refusot" with ((A stondord incising.

Douqlosfir3x6treoted

"li refusol" with CCA "high-density" incising.

Douqlos fir 3 x 6 treoted to AWPI specs. with (hemonite (A(ZAI stondord incising.

IHE EUIDENCE IS CTEAR.

BUI FOR SOME |IIU$ DOESNT SEETN IO PENEIRATE. ou can't blame them for trying. First they told you

Unfortunately, there have been instances of structural failurex

Douglas fir could be sufificiently protected by

as well. So local and state building officials are on the look-

"treating to refusal." Then they tried to convince

out for insufficiently treated Douglas fir lumber resulting from misinterpretations of the AWPA standards.

you that high-density incising would help.

Sometimes this works with 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 but if your

Wise specifiers and buyers know the answer.

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job specifies larger dimensional material, high-density

It's Chemonite! The only waterborne pressure

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treatment available to penetrate Douglas fu up

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to 2.50# pcf to assure structural integrity and

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comoliance with AWPA standards.

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ofJ.H. Baxter for ACZA (Ammoniacal Copper Zinc Arsenate)

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One Stop ShoppinE ll[/'e're proud to announce the opening of our new Buckner (Kansas City), Mo., treating facility. It joins our other treating locations at Glenwood and Amity, Ar.

Our newest product is pre-stained lumber. It joins an impressive roster of proven moneymakers for you. All grades and sizes of treated and untreated dimension, plus treated timbers, boards and deck accessories. And we have the trucks to get it to you.

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And one call gets it all. You can depend on it.

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TnEATERS he big got bigger in The Merchant Magazine 's fifth annual production ranking of the nation's top pressure treaters. The top eight treaters increased pro-

duction by an average of 24Vo,led by #8 Commonwealth Wood, whose 52Vo increase vaulted the company nine notches.

The top three producers-Universal Forest Products,

Great Southern Wood Preserving and Southeast Wood----expect to break away further from the pack, all adding new treating facilities since mid-1997.

Overall, 20 of the Top 25 showed increases, three remained steady, and only two suffered decreases. A few companies dropped out of the ranking completely.

In October, former #15 International Paper got out of the treating business, selling its plants in Mineola, Tx., and Pleasant Hill, Mo., to Southeast Wood. Soon after, last

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The departures made room in the Top 25 for two first-timers. Exterior Wood and Madison Wood Preservers.

Increases also are strong in the West, even as Western leader McFarland Cascade expands eastward.

It recently began leasing a plant in Broken Bow, Ok., purchased a facility in Electric Mills, Ms., and closed its Bozeman, Mt., pole treating facility.

Companies are ranked by production of lumber, timbers and specialty products. Firms exclusively treating poles, pilings, railroad ties, etc., are not included. Abbreviations include FRT (fire retardant) and WR (water rep€llent).

All data were provided by the companies themselves. While every effort was made to ensure full accuracy and completeness, a handful of treaters elected not to participate in this survey.

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o n G GA THE WOOD preserving indusrry, |. to a certain extent. is an "invisible industry" because distributors and users generally are not aware of CCA treated products' long history of scientific testing, commercial use and proven performance.

The situation creates easy entry

into the marketplace by competitors touting unsubstantiated claims about their products. Beware of any long term performance claims made by the manufacturers of new building products that only have a few years of field testing or only limited commercial use. In many cases, their claims are muted by disclaimers in the fine print on product literature.

CCA's low-key background also allows the dissemination of alarmist information about treated wood without supporting valid scientific data.

And that's why it's important that

everyone involved with building products be able to answer the most commonly asked questions about CCA pressure treated wood.

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use pressure treated lumber?

A Wooa is a plentiful and economical building material, but, untreated, it is subject to attack by insects, 14

microorganisms and fungal decay.

Pressure treated wood is protected from these natural predators, ensuring it will last longer.

Q Wlut is pressure treatment?

A P."rrurc treatment is a process by which a chemical preservative (chromated copper arsenate) is forced deep

into the wood's cells in a closed cylinder. Following treatment, the preservatives are "fixed" into the

Brfi*iff:T,reservins,rnc

cerns from short- or long-term exposure to arsenic residue from pressure treated wood.

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Where should pressure treated

wood be used?

A fnr wood can be used outdoors wherever wood building components require resistance to termites and fungal decay in decks, fences, gazebos,

playground equipment, docks, marinas, utility poles, mine shafts, bridges,

wood and resist leaching into surrounding soil or water. CCA is used to produce lumber that is clean, odorless and environmentally safe to use

beds, landscape, agricultural uses and a host of other applications.

as recommended around people, pets and plants.

Q ft it safe for children to play on playground equipment and decks

agricultural stakes, raised garden

made of treated wood?

Aren't chemically treated products dangerous to use in and around

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the house?

A Rft", extensive review during the 1980s, the EPA concluded that CCA treated wood did not pose an unrea-

sonable risk to children or adults. either from direct contact with the wood or from contact with surrounding soil where some releases may have occurred. The EPA has not identified any significant health con-

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A CCe ffeated wood is widely used for playground equipment. Tests

show negligible risk that children who lick their hands after playing on pres-

sure treated wood playground equipment would be exposing themselves to any carcinogenic risk.

A water repellent or wood sealer for pressure treated lumber may be applied periodically to reduce cracking and splitting of wood and the likelihood of children getting splinters.

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practices for handling treated or untreated wood. Inhalation of saw-

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dust can cause nose and throat irritation. Protecting your eyes from any foreign matter is advisable. Wearing

indoors for all applications where pro-

against splinters, and good personal

tection against termites and fungal decay is needed. It should not be used for countertops or cutting

hygiene should be practiced in the

or fumes and that's whv it's banned from indoor use?

Treated wood does not emit vapors or fumes and may be used

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shop and on the job. Hands should be washed after handling any type of

boards.

wood or after doing any type of construction work.

Q Ho* can I use treated wood for a picnic table, if I can't use it for a

After a review, the EPA determined that the benefits of pressure

countertop?

treated wood products outweighed

A N"ith", treated or untreated wood is recommended for countertops, but treated wood picnic tables are fine because picnic tables are primarily I I

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gloves provides extra protection

It's important that everyone involved with building products be able to

any potential risks. The nation's wocd preserving industry agreed to undertake a voluntary Consumer Awareness Program to apprise consumers that Consumer Information Sheets, similar to manufacturers' instructions on hundreds of other products, are available. CIS have been available at retail outlets and from manufacturers since 1986.

Q SnoutA treated products be kept

away from food and water?

asked questions about CCA

A Treated wood should not be used

pressure treated wood.

where it may come into direct or indi-

cutting surface for raw food. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not recommend any wood for use as a cutting surface since food particles are likely to be embedded in

Q Ho* should I dispose of treated wood?

A en treated wood should be disposed of by ordinary trash collection or burial. If burned, toxic chemicals may be produced as part of the ashes.

Industrial users may dispose of treat-

ed wood in commercial or industrial incinerators in accordance with state and federal regulations.

Q Oo the chemicals leach out of the

wood?

A A unique process occurs with pressure treated wood during and after the pressure treating process which fixes the chemical preservative so it is virtually insoluble. Leaching is negligible and the finished product does not pose a threat to people, pets or plants when used as recommended.

answer the most commonly

used for serving prepared food while a countertop is used primarily as a

tact with the honey, or structures or containers for storing silage.

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Can treated products be used

around gardens?

rect contact with public drinking water, except for uses involving incidental contact. such as docks and bridges. Do not use treated wood for countertops, cutting boards, those portions of beehives which come in con-

A P."rru." treated wood is perfectly suitable for building raised beds, terraced gardens, grape or tomato stakes, flower bed edging, planters, retaining

walls, trellises, arbors, garden furniture and compost bins.

its porous surface, encouraging bacterial growth.

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Q Oo"r pressure treated wood cause

cancer?

A CCe fteated wood has never been shown to cause cancer in humans nor has it been shown to cause cancer in laboratory animals. In fact, epidemiology studies of treating plant workers and carpenters show no increased risk of cancer as a result of exposure to the preservative treated wood.

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Q *" Consumer Information Sheet says I need to wear a dust mask and other protective apparel when sawing treated wood and that I should wash my hands and clothing after use.

Does this mean handline the wood is dangerous?

A fn" guidelines posed in the CIS reflect common sense and good safety I I I

TREATED wood is safe to use for picnic tables, playground equipment and other outdoor projects.

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Eliminate discrimination at your business

By Lenelle Duecker Vice President TriWest Insurance Services/USl Sherman Oaks, Ca.

S EXUAL harassment, discrimina-

\)tion and wrongful termination are issues facing every business which employs human beings.

These claims are no longer covered

under your General Liability or Workers Compensation policies-and

they are growing. From 1992 to 1996, sexual harassment lawsuits rose

160%o, while jury awards for them rcse 25OVo! It takes a lot of sales to

pay attorney fees, settlements, and your time in collecting data to defend yourself.

Discrimination and wrongful termination suits (age, gender, ethnicity, etc.) are also on the rise. So, do you need to buy an Employment Practices

Liability @PL) policy to protect your business?

ed, inappropriate actions of another employee, correct?

Con'sider this viewpoint

accepted by the experts-sexual harassment is not about sex, it's about control. If the alleged perpetrator is a manager, is this your corporate style? And if it is not a manager, do you allow one

employee to control another?

Either way, sexual harassment is not good business.

Here are three rules of thumb for you and all your employees:

(l) Would I want my words/actions published on the front page of the paper?

(2) Would I say/do them to my spouse, parent, child?

Let's focus on sexual harassment since it is both frequently misunderstood and on the increase. What exactly constitutes sexual harassment? Some cases are clearimproper touching, lewd comments, unusually uuggestive pictures, pressure to go out socially.

Other forms are more subtle and in

those cases the courts have usually

found in the claimant's favor.

Ninety-five percent of all cases fall into the "Hostile Environment" category, defined as "conduct which interferes with an employee's work or is perceived as creating an intiinidating,

hostile or offensive work environment."

As a business

owner or manager the last thing you

want is a good

employee operating at less than capacity due to the unwant1

(3) Do they futther business?

very quickly.

If you cannot answer yes to all

o Conduct confidential meetings with the claimant to collect data, then interview witnesses and the alleged perpetrator(s). Document all meet-

three, then do not do it or say it.

While you cannot control another

(though you will be legally liable for

their actions), nor prevent fraudulent

ings, conversations, etc.

suits, you can develop a strong management plan to protect your business.

Here are some components:

o Follow your corporate guideIines-mediation, write up, suspen-

o Publish a policy statement which forbids actions which are illegal: harassing, discriminatory, unfair.

Have employees read and sign off.

Repeat your message annually.

o Provide a clear path for the vic-

tim to follow in

From 1992 to 1996,

reporting infractions.

sexual harassment lawsuits rose 160%, while jury awards

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o Supply training to deal with incidents.

An insensitive supervisor can turn a splinter into an amputation

sion, termination, etc.

o Enforce the policy evenly on all cases.

So, do you need an EPL policy?

You owe it to yourself to get quotes, discuss coverage, and have a broker who can train your managers.

Do not wait until you have a claim to investigate this subject. You owe it to your business and your employees.

Do not be misled-an employee engaged in harassing (or discriminating) against another is not harmless.

He or she is already costing you profit

dollars, and the potential for an ugly claim is growing.

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briefs l:rnr:rs Cheirn Lurnber, San Jose, Ca., closed its retaiVmfg. complex after 75 years to concentrate on wholesaling; Bob Cheim, owner ...

Wtrol,:sluns/tllnu rrsunrns Omak Wood Products, Omak, Wa., in Chapter 11 since last year, has released the required 60-day notice that the firm-mav close iir early June; it is expec[ed Omak will be sold before then ...

Inte rnational Wood Products.

Mesquite Lumber & Supply, Mesquite, Nv., is building a new 15,000-sq. ft. store for a June opening; Tod Leavitt, owner; Charley Cluff, mgr. ...

Riverside County Lumber Co. Riverside, Ca., is closing after 70 years; Phil Abraham, owner; the nearby Depot has hung a banner

Keller Lumber Sales, Inc., Redding, Ca., has added three acres and built a new 10,000-sq. ft. dry storage shed exclusively foi its

reading, "Welcome Riverside

TrusJoist MacMillan I-joists ...

County Lumber Customers" ...

West Coast Hardwoods/Straightline Investments is the reorganiiing

Eagle Hardware & Garden, which plans to open 20-30 stores in So. Ca. over the next five years, opened its 1st in Ca.-a 197,000sq. ft. unit in La Quinta; selected sites in Chino Hills, Westminster and Long Beach, Ca., and this year

will add stores in Denver, Seattle, Reno and Sparks, Nv. ...

Rockler Woodworking & Hardware is the new nanb for The Woodworkers' Store, Orange, Ca. ...

Woodworkers Lumber Co., Los Gatos, Ca., has been leveled to make way for an office building ...

Terry Lutnber Co.b Camarillo, Ca., yard was recently flooded by storms with 2.5 ft. of water ...

Home Q.ppot opens its lst

Alaska store April 9 in Anchorage,

Lori Dzingle, mgr.; unveils home centers April 16 in Bellingham, Wa., and April 30 in Las Vegas, Nv., and opens its lst Pro store April30 in Colma, Ca. ...

Home Depot broke ground on a 114,000-sq. ft. store in Idaho Falls,

Id., and a 115,000-sq. ft. store in Coeur d'Alene, Id.; got the okay to build its 3rd Reno, Nv., unit, and selected a site in Carson City, Nv. ... Temple City, Ca., residents are upset over a 129,000-sq. ft. Depot proposed for 12.5 acres just across city lines in El Monte, Ca. ...

Ideal Home Improvement, Santa Ana, Ca., is moving to a larger, 5,000-sq. ft. location in Huntington Beach. Ca. ...

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Clackamas, Or., agreed to buy Fasters Wholesale,Medford, Or. ... .

successor firm to North Coast Hardwoods, Arcata, Ca., headed by former North Coast pres. Matt Galt; the firm is making 200,000 bd. ft. per month of tanoak and madrone lumber and flooring ...

Colville Indian Precision Pine, Omak, Wa., began a $3 million expansion to broaden its product mix and increase quality, adding a 48 bin

sorter and optimizing trimmer ...

South Coast Lumber, Brookings, Or., has spun off its plywood operations into affiliated firm Pacific Wood Laminates, joining its LVL operations; lumber, stud, veneer, chip and timber operations continue under the South Coast name ...

Hampton Lumber has relocated SYP sales from its southern mills to its Portland, Or., sales office ...

Wood Fiber Products, Lockeford, Ca., down since Dec. 12 after defaulting on nearly $4 million on loans from Sanwa Bank, is in the hands of a court-named receiver ...

Evergreen Lumber & Molding, Orange, Ca., has moved to new offices in Anaheim, Ca. ...

Cascade Forest Group, Lake Oswego, Or., is handling sales for Freres Lumber's Mill City, Or., plywood plant, formerly operated as North Santiam Plvwood: Freres recently joined the APA ...

Sequoia Shutters, Pacoima, Ca., has been purchased by Bruce and Randy Landsberger ...

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Western Millwork & Lumber is moving its operation atross town to the former Pioneer Wholesale property in Salt Lake City, Ut. ... .

Wood Window Distributors, Inc. relocated its Tiralatin, Or., DC ...

Las Animas Wood Products, Durango, Co., wa$ sold by Jeff Willis to partner Tim Spellman; the hardwood and softwood distribution yard includes a custom milling and moulding facility to produce a wide variety of specialty products, including antiques, exotics, siding, flooring, decking, cabinet and furniture materials ...

(Jniversal Forest Products has completed its $17.5 million acquisition of Advanced Component Systems, Lafayette, Co. ...

Eoco Forest Products, Issaquah, Wa., is handling sales for Cascade Cedar Supply, Gold Bar, Wa. ...

G e o r g ia- P ac ffi c b abandoned lumber drying yard in Fort Bragg,

Ca., may be converted into an abalone farm...

RealWorld acquired the assets of I nformation Enab lin g Te chnolo gies, Salt Lake City, Ut. ...

Johns Manville Corp., DeRver, Co., agreed to buy the manufacturing assets of Canadian ISO foam products maker Exebherm Inc. and

to sell its last remaining mining interest to Franco-Nevada Mining Corp. for $36 million . ..

Kerr McGee Chemical sold its The Dalles, Or., treating plant and five others to private merchant bark Castle Harlan, Inc. ...

WTD Industries, Portland, Or., adopted a shareholder rights plan to guard against a takeover...

Sunbeam Corp. agreed to buy Coleman Co., Signature Brands USA and First Alert ...

Eclectic Products Inc., Springfield, Or., has acquiret Seal-All All-Purpose Adhesive ...

Anniversaries: Andy Jones Lumber Co., Medford, Or., 40th ...

Taylor Lumber Services, Grand Terrace, Ca.,5th ...

Housing starts in Feb. (latest figs.) climbed 6Vo to a 1.636 million annual rate ... single-family building was up 47o to 1.27 million units; multi-family hit 68,000 for 2-4 units, 298,000 for 5+ units ... permits rose 6Vo to 1.625 million.

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At present we have five pressure treatrnent facilities in Idaho, Montana'

(CCA) ueatrnents, along with creosote and pentachlorophenol.

Many of the advances made in

wood treating technology have been pioneered at

Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. We manufacture a broad line of lum-

McFarland Cascade. We have the only test retort in the West, and we maintain an extensive technical

ber products for decks. retaining walls, walkwaYs' lumber in America. The wood we are pressure treating today could still be in use a half-cenn:ry from now. And, manY of our products are guaranteed to last a lifetime.

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Anthony Power Beams: The Strbngest Glulams Wth lJoist Depths Plus Other Exclusive Features

.Listings are often submitted montlt in advance. Always verify dates and locationr with sponsor before making plans to attend.

Apnn April 14-16, annual meeting,

Structural Board Association

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Kitchen & Bath Industry Show April l1.l9, McCormick Place South, Chicago, \.; (972) ZIS-ilAO. Pacific Coast Wholesale Hardwood Distributors Association April 19-22, annual convention, La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, Ca.; (503) 227-6414.

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April2l-24, Orlando, Fl.; (800) 881-9400.

National Wood Flooring Association

- April 23-26, annual

convention, Orlando, Fl.; (314) 391-5161.

Ace Hardware Corp.

- April 23-27, spring show, Los

Angeles, Ca.; (630) 990-6600.

West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau

- April 24, annual

meeting, Doubletree Hotel, Portland, Or.; (503) 639-0651.

TruServ

- April 24-2E, spring market, Dallas Convention

Center, Dallas, Tx.; (773) 695-5000.

San Diego Hoo-Hoo Club

- Aprit 25, golf, Singing Hills

Resort, El Cajon, Ca.; (619) 263-6161.

American Wood Preservers Institute

April 26-2g, annual meeting, Loews L'Enfant, Washington, D.C.; (203) 204-0500.

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American Hardware Manufacturers Assn.

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April 26-29,

hardlines technology forum, Nashville, Tn.; (g47) 605_1025.

Anthonys Power Beam@ is the strongesr glulam with I-Joist depths and design values of Eooo Fb -2.1E-290 F,. It supports an effective engineered wood system with I-Joists, LVL and Parallam@. Its a full width beam, o Cost competitive with LVL and PSL o Direct substitute for LVL and Parallam@ . 3t/2", 5'lrtt and 7" widths . Stronger and lighter than Parallam@ or LVL . \flith or without camber . Individually wrapped and surface sealed o Anthony WoodWorks@ software It's the strongest, stiffest and most versatile engineered beam on the market. Call us todav.

Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America - Aprit 29May 3, Marco Island, Fl.; (215) 564-3484.

ilhv Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Association Phoenix, Az.; (916) 661-9591.

North American Wholesale Lumber Association 2-5, - MayVedra annual meeting, Marriott at Sawgrass Resort, ponte Beach, Fl.; (800) 527-8258.

Wes,tern Dry Kiln Association May 3-5, annual meeting, Hampton Inn, Reno, Nv.; (360) -834-5202.

Lumbermen's Club of Memphis May 4, golf, Ridgeway

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Oregon State University 4-6, plywood manufacturing - May course, Corvallis, Or.; (541) 737-2329.

National llardwood Lumber Association May 6-9, hard-

wood symposium, Cashiers, N.C.; (901) 327-lglg.

MSR Lumber Producers Council May 7-8, workshop, Delta - Richmond, 8.C., eanada; Vancouver Airport Hotel & Marina, (406) 761-8786.

W.O.O.D. Inc. 8839.

- May 12, meeting, Denver, Co.; (303) 779-

llardwood Plywood & Veneer Association

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spring convention, Ottawa, Canada; (7O3) 43.5-2900 Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Club May 14, ladies night, Summit House, Fullerton, Ca.; (909) 3g6-7040.

Timber Products Manufacturers May 14-15, annual meeting, El Dorado Hotel, Reno, Nv.; (509) 535-4646.

National Sash & Door Jobbers Association May 14-17, top management retreat, Marriott's Grand Hotel Resort & Golf Club, Point Clear, Al.; (800\786-7274.

American Wood Preservers Association May 15, treated wood handling, use and recycling workshop, Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Az; (817) 326-63W. National Hoo-Hoo-Ette Club May 15-18, annual convention, The Nugget, Sparks, Nv.; (541) 826-51 15.

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Enviros Try Hand At Business Two conservation groups have teamed up to buy about 4l square miles of timberland to manage as a

qtion news Lumber Association of California & Nevada's ipring calendar features: a2nd Growth meeting May 14 at the Sheraton Industry Hills, City of Industry, Ca.; yard foreman seminars May 19 in Sacramento and May 20 in City of Industry; owners

commercial demonstration project.

The Nature Conservancy, Arling-

seminar June 5-7 at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort, Indian Wells, Ca., and annual golf tournament June I I at the

Paradise Valley Golf Course, Fairfield, Ca.

Western Building Material

Association's Young Westerners Club

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Tacoma, Wa., was elected new YWC president, succeeding Natasha Edscorn.

"The forests must be, and will be, not only preserved but used, and ... made to yield a sure harvest of timber while at the same time all their far-reaching beneficent uses may be maintained

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Material Dealers Association held its

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Also new to the board: sec./treas. Mark Legg, Irrigators Lumber Co., Caldwell, Id., and trustees Andrew Thomas, Thomas Graul, Door Distributors, Kirkland. Wa.

Mountain States Lumber & Building 1998 Products Expo & Building Materials Buying Show March 12-13 tn Denver, Co. Photo coverage appears on the next page.

ton, Va., and Vermont Land Trust acquired 26,789 acres of timberland in Vermont and upstate New York, intent on proving that forestry can make money while protecting watersheds, wildlife, aesthetics, recreation values and logging and milling jobs.

"We have got to demonstrate that you can earn an economic rate of return on land while also protecting biodiversity," said Nature Conservancy president John Sawhill. "I really believe that if you don't manage for-

est holdings for both jobs and the

environment. the environment is going to suffer in the long run."

The groups bough* the 23 land parcels from Atlas Timberland Co. for

$5.5 million. $5 million of which came from a grant from the $630 million Freeman Foundation. Both the

Nature Conservancy, the nation's 20th largest charitable organization, and the Trust hold conservation easements on over a million acres apiece.

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(13) Duke Latham, George Olmos. (14) Jim Murphy, Rick Hovick, Steven King.

(15) Kris Hansen, Brian Gillen. (16) Bill Archer, Gary Becatti. (17) Bret Austin. (18) Jeff Semisten, Ron Beaumont, Tom Brooks. (19) Pat McGunen, Tom Fulwider, Beth Hruby, Steve Waterstradt. (20) Roy Archuletta, Diana Jones, (21) Ronnie Stollsteimer, Sam Jones, John Kimber, Scott Nichols.

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Treated Wood Tops Energy Examination Pressure treated wood is the "supe- cled plastic required one-third more rior building material from the per- energy in the most conservative spective of energy efficiency," model. according to a new study that compares CCA treated wood, recycled plastic, concrete and steel.

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Because the products' strengths differ and construction is not identical, comparisons were made on the three structures rather than on the materials themselves. The study found:

. A 40-ft. utility pole made of steel demanded nine times more energy and a concrete pole 12 times more energy than a CCA treated pole.

. A typical interior wall made of aluminbm components required l3 times rhore energy than a CCA treated wood wall. steel nine times more.

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Washington), and William E. Smith heads the South Central Division (Texas).

The study's authors pointed out

Concurrently, BMC West cofounder Donald S. Hendrickson is

that energy requirements are only one

retiring as president and ceo, but will

element of the total environmental

remain on the board of directors.

burden. Others include resource depletion, waste generation, pollution

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and disposal.

They also calculated the impact of replacing all CCA treated wood with

Home Depot features a hiring center for day laborers at its new store in Woodland Hills, Ca. Nearby residents and local officials had attacked Home Depot and other

the most appropriate alternative.

They concluded the switch would consume 22 million additional barrels of oil annually and increase atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions by

large building product retailers for attracting large groups of men solicif ing work from contractors as they

6.2 billion kilograms.

bought supplies.

reorganizing its BMC West Corp. subsidiary into three regional operat-

Tacoma, Wa.-based Labor Ready, which runs 300 locations specializing in low-and semi-skilled day labor, operates a 3,000-sq. ft. building in the new store's parking lot to dispatch

ing divisions, each with its own presi-

laborers.

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Customers pay Labor Ready about

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as president of the Intermountain Division (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho,

over $5 an hour.

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Engineered Wood Continues Meteoric Rise North American structural wood

panel production rose 2.7Vo last year to a record 36.93 billion sq. ft. (3/8" basis), a mark that is expected to be

Certain engineered wood products

will enjoy even stronger demand

growth. North American production of wood I-joists, which rose 26Vo last eclipsed again this year, reports year to 627 million linear ft., should APA-The Engineered Wood Associ- approach I billion linear ft. by 2000. ation.

Wood l-joists' share of the residenIt was the fourth consecutive tial floor markets is forecast to reach record-setting year and the sixth year 50Vo-60Vo in the next five to seven of volume increase since a 1991 mini-

recessron.

This year production should rise about 2Vo to 37 .55 billion ft.

years, compared to about 33Vo today.

LVL production increased 20Vo last year to 37.7 million cu. ft., and should rise another 25Vo this vear.

A Story of Wood Products, People and the West

Although U.S. glulam production fell about 2Vo last year to 315 million bd. ft., by 2000 production is expected to reboundby l3Vo. APA attributes last year's decline in large part to a new consumption tax and the economic slowdown in Japan, a leading glulam export market.

The structural wood panel indus-

try's excess production capacity, meanwhile, appears finally to be lessening. Capacity rose from 35.95 billion sq. ft. in 1994 to 42.29 billion ft. last year, as some 20 new mills were built. Approximately 3.6 billion ft. of new capacity-nearly all of it OSBwas added last year alone. However, 2.1 billion ft. of mill capacity also closed.

The structural wood panel indus-

BOHEMLA

try's production-capacity ratio is expected to rise from 86Vo in 1996 to 90Vo this year, two percentage points

The Lives and Times of an Oregon TimberVenture

better than the industry's historical average. For OSB, the ratio is forecast to climb from 79Vo in 1996 to 88Vo.

While APA foresees a slight

by Michael Thoele

decline in housing starts this year, residential market demand for structural

A lumber business tale-from British Columbia to California, and from Hawaii to the Gulf of Mexico

wood panels should rise with an increase in per-unit consumption.

Launched in Oregon in 1917, the Bohemia Lumber Company would be a colorful and sometimes controversial fixture in West Coast business and politics for 75 years.

International market demand (excluding trans-border shipments between the U.S. and Canada) climbed

From forest floor to boardroom table, Bohemia's tale echoes with the sounds of crosscut saws and river log drives, confronts the Creat Depression and World War ll, and roars into the timber-bidding wars and environmental battles of the late 20th century.

of total industry production. Foreign market demand is anticipated to increase to 252 billion ft. this year,

Here is history told in terms of a colorful timber outfit's people, including Stub and Faye Stewart, the intense and sometimes feuding brothers who put their stamp on the family operation and saw a "haywire" sawmill venture grow to become an economic force in the West and a player on the national stage.

With 300 photos ald illustrations Oregon Historical Society Press

BOHEMIA rtre Lives andTimes of an OregonTimberVenture $35.00 in hardcover from The Cheshire Company o P.O. Box 106 o Cheshire, OR 97419

All copies autographed by the author Name

U.S. and Canadian offshore shipments of structural wood panels go to Asia,

particularly Japan. Europe accounts

for more than SOVo of foreisn demand.

Grassroots Political Drive Shelley Cameron, president of 3-C Trucking, Long Beach, Ca., is rally-

ing grassroots support for Republican Representative Frank Riggs' bid for the U.S. Senate.

The three-term Congressman from

vate property rights and a sound

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record, Representative Riggs is the best choice to defend the interests of the California timber industrv in Washington, D.C."

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of hardware stores. home centers and building supply stores-the entire

tive Hardware Wholesalers Inc. has changed its corporate name to Do it

home improvement sector," he said.

"We're also exploring non-traditional

ways of selling products through industrial/commercial sales. our members' Internet Web sites and more.

Do it Best Corp. covers all those facets."

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Founded in 1945, the Fort Wayne, In.-based co-op serves more than 4,000 retail members in the U.S. and

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Yard Permitted To Rebuild Devastated by a snowstorm and nearly forced to relocate, Angeles Millwork & Lumber, Port Angeles, Wa., is turning a catastrophe into an opportunity.

The 9O-year-old business suffered more than $430,000 in damages in

December 1996 after the weight of 30+ inches of snow caused the warehouse roof to collapse onto finished wood products.

Even with a crumpling roof, the company never closed its doors, delivering lumber to other local businesses to shore up their bowing roofs.

FOR DOMESTIC SALES CALL: Jerry [ong, Michael Parrella, Lynn Bethurum, Janet Pimentel, Pete Ulloa, Bruce Keith, Matt Petersen, Steven Franze.

George Parden, Rich Grove.

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"My people were out helping other people and other people were here helping us," recalls Lonnie Linn, lumberyard manager.

Unfortunately, zoning codes, which didn't exist when the mill was built, would prevent it from rebuilding on the same site. The business consigned itself to relocating outside the city-until residential neighbors and other retailers called on city officials to allow the yard to stay.

Angeles Millwork is now building an 11,500-sq. ft. store and two 7,000sq. ft. drive-thru warehouses on the same site and hopes to unveil the new

store this month. Expanded size allows adding paint, electrical and plumbing departments and expanding the staffof l8 by six to eight people.

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Tom Scott has joined Caliber Forest, Tumer, Or., as a partner and operations

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Ed Riedel is the new sales mgr. at Cooley Forest Products, Phoenix, Az.

Gary DeYoung, ex-Corning/Close LumJon Christoflersen was elected chairman and c.e.o. of Pacific Lumber & Shipping, Seattle, Wa. Phillip Tedder, exSeneca Sawmill, Eugene, Or., is pres. and c.o.o. Jim Decker, ex-Georgia Pacific Corp., is new to sales at the Vallejo, Ca. distribution yard.

Tim Spellman, ex-Spellman Hardwoods and Timber Intemational, Phoenix, Az., is the new owner of Las Animas Wood Products, Inc., Durango, Co., buying out partner Jeff Willis. Chris Cozby is gen. mgr.; Jim Klinnert, mill mgr.,

and Maureen "Mott Lynch, officey'credit mgr.

Shawn Millerick has joined outside sales at Capital Lumber Co., Chino, Ca.

Dan Barringer has joined The Beck Group, Portland, Or.

John Head is new to sales at Strata Forest Products, Santa Ana, Ca.

Steve Gwaltney, ex-Reliable Wholesale Lumber, has opened a Eugene, Or., sales office for Westem Woods, Inc. Bill Sullivan has left Tynan Lumber after 16-112 years to join San Lorenzo

Bill Jones has been promoted to westem sales mgr. at Pacific Lumber Co., Scotia, Ca., not export sales as incor-

rectly reported last month. Jim McCluskey is new to sales, serving Az., N.M., Co., Ut., and west Tx. Gene Walters has retired from Willamette Industries, Albany, Or., after 24 years with the co. and 40 in the industry.

Doug Cleary has been named mgr. of real estate at HomeBase, Irvine, Ca. Dave Mello is a new outside sales rep for

Keller Lumber Sales, Inc., Redding, Ca., covering Or., Nv. and Ca.

Jeff Sheirbon is the new gen. mgr. at Trimco Millwork, Aurora, Co. Greg Sanchez, Ron Dybas and Jim Yates are new to sales at Redwood Empire, Morgan Hill, Ca. Manny Brun is now sales coordinator.

John Olson is now gen. mgr. of Huttig Building Products' Rialto, Ca., DC. Joe Soderberg has retired from Lumbermen's Buying Service, Eugene, Or., after 30 years with the co. and 40 in the industry. Todd Bradshaw, ex-Lane

Lumber, Salinas, Ca.

Plywood, is new to sales.

ber Cos., is now v.p.-finance at Feather River Wood & Glass, Durham, Ca.

Ray Hyytinen, Weyerhaeuser Co., Federal Way, Wa., has retired after 40 years with the firm.

John Young, ex-CA Co., Eugene, Or., is handling outside sales at Intemational

Wood Products, LLC, Clackamas, Or.

John Draper is in charge of inside sales in Medford, Or.

Charlie Griflin, ex-G-P, is now in sales at Eoco Forest Products, Issaquah, Wa.

Tim Beckley, ex-Pacific Wood Laminates, is now gen. mgr. of sales and mktg. at Tumac Lumber, Portland, Or.

Jim Snodgrass is the new v.p. of export sales at Contact Lumber, Portland, Or. He also was elected pres. of the Wood

Moulding & Millwork Producers Association, replacing Doug Brittingham, Dallas Planning Mill, Dallas Or.

Daniel Mathes. Dorris Lumber & Moulding Co., Sacramento, Ca.; Kelly Shults, Jeld-Wen/Ponderosa Mould-

ings, Redmond, Or., and Kendall Pierson, Siena Pacific Industries, Red

Bluff, Ca., are new WMMPA directors.

Michael C. Massa, Coming Moulding Corp., Coming, Ca., is treas.

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Krueger, ex-Hasegawa International, are now with Rayonier, Issaquah, Wa. Cindy Detering, previously with GeorgiaPacific, is new to sales at Sylvan Forest Products, Portland, Or.

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David Suliteanu is group pres.-diversified business for Home Depot, overseeing the Expo Design Center roll out.

Bryant Scott remains division pres.

Chris Westfall is new to sales at Cascade

. Tree Stakes . Tree Posts

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Terry Kerwood, founder of The Wood

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Manufacturers Network and Technical Training Center, Inc., Medford, Or., has been appointed managing director

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Jeff Lynn, Oregon-Canadian Forest Products of California, has transferred to Orange, Ca., Hq.

John Weaver, Weaver Forest Products, White City, Or., and his wife, Lois, are

back from a 35-day business trip to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

David "D.J." Johnson has been promoted

to professional paint specialist at Lumbermen's, Newport, Or.

Susan Larson, Larson Pallet, Milpitas, Ca., was elected National Wooden Pallet & Container Association pres.

John Maple, Carter Holt Harvey Timber, Tualatin, Or., is back from a trip to New Zealand Hq.

Ted and Rosie Gilbert, Product Sales Co., Orange, Ca., and Glenys Simmons, ex-

Louisiana-Pacific, and her husband, Sherell, are back from a vacation in San Felipe, Mexico.

Darlene Jacuk is the new exec. asst. at the Cedar Shake & Shingle Bureau, Belle-

vue, Wa.

THE LAST SIX: Fullback Ben Cassinerio, owner of Diablo Timber, Napa, Ca., scored the winning louchdown in his linal game after 35 years of organized ball. He realized it was time to retire when: (1) his grandchildren in attendance were old enough to do the wave, (2) it was taking him most 6f the week to heai

qp, and (3) when he asked his semi.pro Golden West Amateur Football Leaoue team. mates when was lhe last time he ilas in the end zone untouched, everyone replied,'l don't have a clue. lwasn't bom yel.'

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Beyond the Cyber Saw computer screen (lower right) sits a MiTek Easy-Set, a less automated device used to cut cord members.

Usidg an ejector roller (bottom left), truss assembler Serafin Calixto moves a completed truss from the table and prepares to assemble the next truss.

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Universal Sets Five-Year Growth Plan

Lattice Basics, Storage Solutions and

Universal Forest Products may be the largest wood treater in the country, but it's not hanging its hat on that

As the company continues its growth, it is increasing its manu-

nine guys in the Top Ten." Universal already stands out as one of the few public national companies in the wood treating industry. Head-

distinction.

quartered in Grand Rapids, Mi., the

Instead, the company is embarking

company operates 5l facilities in 44 locations, blanketing North America.

"We have back-up plants that can service customers; they can relax know-

on "Performance 2002," a growth plan centered on strengthened customer relationships, innovative product development, and new merchandising programs-all designed to dou-

ing that a problem at one facility

ble the company's current sales of

doesn't translate into a problem with

$1.1 billion in five years.

"We're going to continue to grow and look for opportunities in every

our service to them," says Rogers.

As part of its growth strategy, Uni-

corner of our business," says Phil Rogers, national retail accounts sales manager. "We intend to increase our market share in total volume by, for instance, improving our current facilities and acquiring successful companies that make strategic sense for our company."

The company added a treating cylinder to its Moultrie, Ga., plant last fall and purchased a treating facility in Lodi, Oh., to serve Michigan, Ohio

versal is enhancing current facilities and acquiring other proven businesses, to expand its capabilities-not only in wood treating but also in engineered building components for con-

ProWood pressure treated lumber.

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"We don't have to outsource it."

What's more, Universal can get a larger variety of products on the truck, lowering customers' inventories and improving their turns, while remaining price competitive.

L-P Converts Alaska Complex James Pullen has been appointed

project manager to oversee installa-

ventional site-built residential and

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commercial construction.

Since its founding nearly 45 years ago, Universal has become a number

Louisiana-Pacific Corp.'s shuttered Ketchikan Pulp Co., Ketchikan, Ak.,

one supplier to the manufactured housing market, providing pre-cut

complex.

Pullen, who earlier had retired as a

v.p. of Nibco, Inc., will lead the joint venture formed by L-P and Sealaska

lumber components and the majority of the roof trusses for the nation's

Timber Corp.

"In other words," says Rogers, "we're going to put even more dis-

leading manufacturers. It also is a top supplier to the home center retail market, with products such as its Fence

1997, will be replaced by a veneer mill, modernized sawmill and chip

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(19) John Engstrom, Mary Dentinger, Brian & Jacque Ennis. (20) Sam & Gail Wing, Mike Cavanaugh. (21) Bon Koepke, Jerry Mannigel.

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Credit Reporting in the Lumber snd Woodworking Industries Visit our website at www.lumbermenscredit.com Circle No. 134 on p.62

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Palco Agrees To Headwaters Plan Pacific Lumber Co. has reached an agreement that would allow it to log on about 192,000 acres in Humboldt

County, Ca., while protecting the 7,480-acre Headwaters Forest and 12 adjacent parcels.

After months of negotiation, Palco and parent Maxxam Inc. reached an agreement in principle with the feder-

al government on a multi-species Habitat Conservation Plan and with the state on a Sustained Yield Plan

OLMES LUMBER CO. a dlvlsn of Noyo lrvcatmeEt Co.

- Mendocino County -

Wholesale lumber products Redwood, Fir, Plne & By-Products

covering more than 200,000 acres.

"This is an important milestone for The Pacific Lumber Co. as it will give added stability to our operations that we have not possessed for the last l0 years," said Will Riegel, v.p.-sales & mktg. "This will translate into more

predictable and continuous production, particularly in our architectural grades of redwood and Douglas fir

uppers at Mill B."

Last fall, the U.S. and California agreed to pay a combined $380 million for the Headwaters tract, but the

sale could not be completed until submission of a plan to protect the salmon streams and the forest habitat

of various threatened species.

The sale remains on track for com-

pletion in early 1999, after deciding where logging can take place, holding public hearings, drafting an environmental impact statement and report, and having California approve funding its share of the acquisition.

Steve Holmes, Steve Hautala, Tod Holmes, Tom Catlow P.O. Box 8OO, Fort Bragq. Ca. 95437 -FAX

(707) 96.4-6377

707-96r-0935

Fred Holmes, 3470lowa City Rd., Marys!.ille, Ca. 959O1

(916) 743-3269 FAX 916-743-1537

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with

Exrenoa Ftne-Xo PYBO-GAANI'. for nore informolion coll:

CASCADE PACITIC INDUSTRIES JASPER WOOD TRTATING DIVISION P 0 Box

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(onlorf Mike Boone Wolly Anderson lelephone: (54 I ) 726-5686 Ioll trae: (800) 769-l 048

for: (541) 746-3761 Beoverlon Solu fillke: (8001 888-6943

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More Beneflts and Easler to operate Than Ever BeFore - Weinig's AUTO-JOINT SYSTEM takes the guesswork out of

jointing the knives and provides longer tool life. Remote operation makes it safer.

- The DNVE SYSTEM with multiple driven table rollers and Weinig's patented feed rollers hansport the timber with fewer jam-ups and stoppages and guarantees a hydro-finish surface.

- NEW OUTBOARD BEARING DESIGN speeds set-up, gives a top quality finish over the entire working width and allows the spindles to be adjusted without intemtpting production. The AUTO-LOCK feature reduces set-up time, adds to production time, and protects against costly mistakes by the operator.

- Up to 3 1/8 inchesAXIALADTSTMENT of spindles means less down-time for cutterhead changes.

- LARGER CUTTING CIRCLE of l0 inches on both horizontal and vertical spindles for deep profiling work and sawing.

- Wide RANGE OF OPTIONS like tilting feed for any

application.

- FULL SERVICE AND TRAINING SUPPORT means the machine will continue to perform year after year and produce like new.

Attrastlve pflclng. Hlgh rcsale value.

No rlsk - 5O,OOO welnlg usens cant be wnong.

Visit the members of the Weinig Group - Weinig, Waco, GreCon Dimter- at the National Wood Flooring, Orlando, FL., April 23 to25,booth #1006.

@AskWelnlg.

Call tollfree (800) 205-0014 for more information Michael Weinig, Inc. PO. Box 5009 Statesville. NC 28687

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finishing, caulking and upholstering, all models are electric powered and produce 3.6 cfm at 100 psi.

Two oil-free models are maintenance-free and run on any slope or

roducls

angle Circle No. 804

Tightly Shut But Good

D&D Technologies is introducing

a new gate latch and hinge gate system designed to help prevent the drowning of children in swim-

of a gate resting against a latch, while appearing to be closed. The powerful, permanent magnet draws a latch bolt

from one housing to the other, latching it securely.

Designed to remain

ming pools and spas.

When used togeth-

locked despite shaking, pushing or

er, the Magna-Latch magnetic latch and

pulling, the system features a release

Tru-Close self-closing out manual force from

any open position.

the fence out of a child's reach and a key lock for added

The system reportedly

safety.

eliminates the daneer

A do-it-yourself Italian spiral staircase now comes ln an easy-to-assemble kit from Albini & Fontanot.

Available in three indoor or outdoor models, each kit comes complete with all components and directions as well as an instructional video. Special tools are not required for assemblv.

ceiling texture, also know-n as popcom.

The Ceiling Texture Scraper features a 10" steel scraper head which

quickly and efficiently removes

unwanted or damaged popcorn in a

knob located above

hinge allow gates to close and latch with-

Italian Spiral Staircase

Pass The Popcorn Homax Products, Inc. has introduced a new tool which allows a faster method for removins acoustic

Circle No. 801

drilling throughout the entire length of the hose provides for 50Vo more watering holes than traditional sprin-

kler hoses, without puddles or dry spots.

Both hoses are made of 657o recycled tire rubber and 35Vo virgin polyethylene.

Circle No. 803

Air Force

A new line of hand-carry air compressors has been introduced by Emglo Air Compressors.

Constructed from cast aluminum, the Air Stream line's three models range from 30 to 53 lbs. each and are

built compact to protect against tip-

wide path without leaving behind gaps or gouging. Once the popcorn has been removed, the ceiling can be repainted, papered or textured for a

new look. A 4-gallon plastic bag is affixed beneath the scraper to catch the discarded ceiling texture, protecting flooring and carpets.

Circle No. 805

A Glazed Piece Two glaze finishes have been added by KraftMaid's for its line of wood cabinetry.

plng over.

Ideal for woodworking. trimming.

nor is additional welding or painting necessary once the staircase is completed.

Circle No.802

Watering Holes

Two environmentally-conscious hoses have been introduced by Aquapore Moisture Systems, Inc. The Moisture Master Soaker Hose

"weeps" water directly into the soil, decreasing the amount of evaporated water.

The 25-ft.-long Moisture Master Sprinkler Hose rolls out and lays flat, with no kinks or twists. Unique laser-

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The new porcelain glaze produces

a white-washed effect in corners and

profile recesses, accenting the open grain pattems in the cherry or hickory wood. It had previously been available only for oak and maple.

A rich chocolate glaze is now

available for cherry cabinetry.

KraftMaid offers 14 finish options for seven wood species.

Circle No. 806

To Protect And Serve

Preserva-Products. Inc. has a new

line of environmentally safe protec-

tive finishes for log homes and homes with natural exteriors.

Premium Log Home Finish offers an exclusive blend of oils and protec-

Reach Wrench is constructed of durable impact resistant plastic and

outfitted with a specially designed faucet grip to conveniently reach and tum shut-off valves on or off.

Circle No. 811

tants to help one-of-a-kind homes

The Cap's On The Deck An innovative decking system that combines the strength of pressure treated wood with the beauty and low maintenance of vinyl is available from Walker-Williams Lumber Co.

Deck-Cap reportedly is the only vinyl decking system designed to work in conjunction with the durability and strength of wood.

Adding Deck-Cap to decking

Plastic Brick Molding Atlantis Plastics, Inc. has unveiled new plastic brick molding for window

and door jamb trim applications which is said to be child's play to install.

BrickMold features a user-friendly, one-piece design manufactured from exterior grade vinyl plastic with uv

inhibitors that resist weathering and discoloration.

Available in lengths of 7, 8 and l0 ft., BrickMold comes in white and can be painted or left as is.

combat the elements. Available in five colors and clear, the penetrating formula protects against shrinking, warping and cracking of logs, siding, fences and decks without leaving a surface film.

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Circle No. 807

boards eliminates the need for waterseal applications and stains. The

Seize The Daylight An easy-to-install, leak-proof,

vinyl surface is said to be crack, warp

allows both hands to be free during

energy-efficient 14" tubular skylight has been introduced bv Solatube

the application of wallpaper borders.

International, Inc.

It comes in a uv resistant white. tan or gray that is said not to fade or

(Wall) Paper Doll A new tool from Dripless, Inc.

and rot resistant.

retain heat.

Constructed of lightweight alu-

In addition, a Deck-Cap railing

minum, Border Hold-Up utilizes fine needle-like points which attach to any

system in vinyl or treated wood also is available.

motion. The roll of wet or pasted border paper is held firmly in place, freeing both hands. As work continues,

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drywall surface with one quick

The new 14" model efficiently gathers and distributes natural light through a shaft of tubing into 3n inte-

rior space covering up to 250 sq. ft.

Direct and ambient light are captured,

providing illumination on cloudy days and in the early morning and afternoon hours, as well. The entire unit is sealed to lock out dust, bugs and Also offered are 10" and 16" tubes.

behind is covered by the border paper.

The tool handles borders up to 14" deep and holds up to 3 lbs. of rolled or booked goods.

Circle No. 808

corresponding Reoder Seruice number opposite the bock cover ond sending the form to

New Products Editor, either by FAX to 714-852-0231,

moisture.

Border Hold-Up can be easily moved and repositioned. The tiny pinhole left

is ovoiloble by circling the

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by E-moil to sdoly@ioc.net, by moilto 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch,

A Wrench With Reach

A 15" wrench which can seize a

shut-off valve quickly is newly available from Solve-It! Marketing Co.

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At)bur Sen'ice!

The right treatment...when, where

how you want fter 100 years our

. Truck, Rail

can and Ocean depend on us to do it right. freight com,,it"? patible What is customers know they

. Professional, well trained people

. Stringent quality control systems

. Commitment to achieving proper

. Acentury ofexperience to serve your needs

treating standards

So if you need "it" call J.H. Baxter.

. Interactive Customer Service

We'll give you and your products the right

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. Four strategically located West Coast

treatment.

treating plants

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transmission through walls and reduces passage of water vapor.

Circle No.816

You Dig? A new hole digger from Victorian Postman simplifies digging, trench

lever desisn ensures a consistent hole diameter over any depth.

Constructed with heavy hardwood

handles, cast metal parts and tempered steel blade, the tool is guaranteed for 20 years.

Circle No. 817

clearing and post hole preparing.

The multi-purpose Ground Hog utilizes a pivoting, scoop-like digging blade for such tasks as rose bush or small tree planting. Its single-handle

Caulk To Me New caulk that appears as bright as coordinating fixtures is new from OSI Sealants.

Water-based Kohler Colors High Gloss Caulks match nine Kohler bath-

room and kitchen colors by shining

Better Insulate Than Never New narrow-width extruded polystyrene rigid foam insulation sized to fit metal commercial Z-furring channels has been introduced by Owens Corning.

The nominal 23-718" width of the Foamular InsulPink-Z eliminates the need to trim insulation panels, saving time and labor during installation. As the Z-furring channels are attached to the concrete or masonrv walls. the insulation is erected veitically and held in place by channels placed 24" o.c. max.

Lightweight for easy handling, the insulation effectively retards heat

like tile. Designed for a water-tight, color-matched seal around plumbing fixtures, the mildew-proof product is applied using a putty knife and a damp cloth.

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,"Zmffi Man ufacturers-of"hiEh quality : Ponderosa pine boards & industrials; fine textured firllarch boards; dimension & industrials from Omak, Wa. Caltr Bob Bretz or Billy Gunn "

COTVIII,E II\DIAN PRDCf,SIOhI PINIE CO.

HEAVY.DUW COMMERCIAL

P.O. Boi 9293, omak, WA 98941; FAx sog-426-32s9 HAASE II{DUSTRIE , |Il|C.

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The Wet Look ls Back A new gloss which enhances the natural beauty of exposed aggregate surfaces while providing maximum

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protection from the elements has been developed by W.R. Meadows.

Ideal for both old and newly finished exposed aggregate surfaces,

Sealtight Expo-Gloss provides a

shiny, wet look to natural stones.

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Unloading

. Nine-car SP/UP spur lor llats, boxcars

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or A-lrames . Truck & trailer . Vans or piggybacks . Dock-high

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Sawed In Half A new vertical panel saw which enables one person to cut large sheets of materials safely and quickly is now available from Panel Pro.

Featuring a special design which reportedly enables the running saw blade to always operate safely behind the panel being cut, Panel Pro's vertical positioning allows large sheets to

be handled easily. The saw motor rotates in the carriage assembly to quickly change from a 50" maximum vertical cut to horizontal cuts up to 96" long. Its compact frame allows manueverability and storage.

Storage . Fully fenced, paved 10-acre yard . Two 20,000+ sq. ft. covered sheds

Ready-to-use and reportedly easyto-apply, it resists staining and wear, seals, cures and dust proofs with a single application. It comes in transparent and Merrimac Brown formulations, in units of I quart to 55 gallons.

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. Computerized inventory control

Circle No. 820

SPA-N-DECK

TCR 606 EXTERIOR WOOD FINISH

. Technological breakthrough. r Environmentally safe. o Protects exterior wood up to 5 years. . Water based.

Truclting . To yard or job sile

o Beautiful semi-transparent

finish retains the grain's natural integrity. r Withstands extreme environments. o May be applied directly to New Pressure Treated wood when prepared with Tropitech Wood Surface Prep-no weathering time required. o Available in white, natural, weathered gray, redwood, sedona & custom colors. o For decks, docks, spas, sidings, shingles, fences, etc.

. Inbound or outbound quotes

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. Full service facility: 3 resaws, 10 cuhoff

COATINGS & RESEARCH, INC. 3706 Mercantile Ave. . Naples, Florida 34104

saws, gang rip saws at your disposal

. C/L Timbers. Header packages . Built-up loads/ pull to lenglh. Trim & fascia

(94r) 436-799't,. (800) s33-832s

loads. Details & corbels. Cuslom mfo.

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MANUS gb^"b NON.SLIP SAFETY PAINT

TAYLOR LUMBER SERVICES INC.

. Prevent slip & falls . 100% acrylic latex formula offers a flexible, quick

P remier Southe m C alifornia Distribution

& Custom Milling Facility

drying paint that withslands heavy tralfic, will not crack or powder, cleans up with ease, and eliminates fire hazards and toxic odors.

(909) 783-2094 . FAX eoe-783-2196

. ldeal for wood, concrete, aluminum, fiberglass or primed steel surfaces.

21800 Main St., Grand Tenace, CA 92313

MANUS COATINGS & RESEARCH CO. 3706 Mercantile Ave. . Naples, FL 34104 . (800) 326-2687 Circle No. 142onp.62

Terry Wesseln Kathy Rutledge Dorothy Mathis

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DO YOU SELL A LOT OF THESE?

THEN MAYBE YOU SHOULD BE MAKING THEM. NASCOR INCORPORATED is rapidly becoming one of

the dominant manufacturers in the wood l-joist industry. The reason for our success? Simple, we

of your inventories, not to mention quality, pricing, and distribution.

don't sell you l-joists. lnstead we provide you with all the equipment, technology and software required to make your own l-joists.

ln case you are wondering, the space, manpower and most importantly, price of our program has been designed to fit a local producer's budget.

Why make l-joists? Control. Control of your costs, (which by the way will be far less than what you are currently paying for comparable products). Control

Interested? Call us toll free today to find out how you too can increase your sales and profits by becoming a licensed NASCOR joist manufacturer.

Nascor fncorporated.l2l2 - 34th Avenue SE . Calgary AB Canada . T2G 1V7 . 1-800-792-9555 Ckcle No. 144 on p. 62

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Hold Your Heater A new water heater restrainins strap has been introduced by Seismi[ Disaster and Fence Mender Products.

inner drum. Its slide-action chuck allows easy cable locking and its two-

piece, twist-lock drum reportedly won't rust or dent.

An optional power feed is capable of feeding up to 20' per minute with

The SRILW Single Strap water heater restraint is recommended for all water heaters or air tanks in earthquake, hurricane or tornado-sensitive

fingertip control.

The tool weighs less than 1l lbs.

areas, installing in less than 10 min-

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utes.

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Fix Me A Screwdriver A high torque,4-in-l screwdriver

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This Drain Gun For Hire

Funnel Business A funnel with an innovative popup indicator is new from CMD

Ridgid Tool Co. has introduced a new drain gun which handles tough

Products.

The Grass

drain jobs.

Gator Funnel

The Ridgid/Kollmann K-39 Drain Gun features a unique cable control system and lightweight, leak-resistant

Gage's pop-

up indicator signals users

is now available from Allway Tools.

to stop pour-

The new SD41 Screwdriver features an electrically safe (UL tested 2000 v.), fiberglass-reinforced com-

when a con-

ing fluids tainer is full, eliminating

posite shaft which is l/3 less in

wasteful,

weight than comparable tools. Visible

bit storage and retrieval of bits are

messy spills.

provided for in the non-slip ergonomic grip. A powerful magnet holds the bit and screw securely in place while

fuel and money, it controls fluid flow for lawnmowers, outboard motors,

Saving time, tractors and more.

the stainless steel femrle ensures easv bit insertion and removal.

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Circle No. 829

THE TREATED ANSWER Lumber, plyvood, round stock stokes, poles, & pilings

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Agency stomped, ground contocl fire retordont pressure-treoted wood products ACZA n CCA ! CREOSOTE I PENTA ! FIRE RETARDAITS

Chorles Thompson

. Shown Kelley

12091 835-4172 FAX 209-835-4305

M&M Builders Supply, Inc., 8,14,1 E. ,l,lth (P.O. Box ,1,107) Trocy, Co. 95378

{ Circle No. 145 on p.62 I

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BOWMAIT TUMBER COMPAI\Y (7071 Bs4-2575

(916) 873-6243

FAX 707.894-2588 P.O. Box 547,

Cloverdale, Ca.95425

FAX 91 6-873-6692 P.O. Box 1665 Magalla, Ca. 95954

Joe Bowman

Bob Glatt

Del Cole Ckcle No. 146 on p. 62

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Trimmable Truss

SpaceJoist TE, LLC, offers a new engineered truss which combines the features of an I-joist and an open web truss.

Designed for smooth firing in over a dozen makes of pneumatic nailers! . Plastic Collated Strip Nails.

. Round Head Wire Collated Nails

. Gollated Finishing Nails Swan Secure nails are available in bulk cartons and convenient job packs. Use collated nails for framing, decking, roofing, siding, millwork and trim, molding, cabinetry, door and window casings, fascia boards.

'Bronz€ nails only in strip form.

Swcrn Secute

Products, lnc.

7525 Perryman Court, Balto., MD 21226 (410) 360-9100 Fax (410) 360-2288 http ://www.swansecure.com

The trimmable ends of the SpaceJoist TE provide field

flexibility and are manufactured as an I-joist, allowing builders the choice to trim up to 1 2" off each end.

Reportedly, the truss with metal webbing can support the same load at greater on-center spacing than a standard wood joist, resulting in fewer pieces to handle.

The product is available in four depths ranging from 9ll4" to 15-314" and in spans of 6' to 26' in 2' increments.

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Circle No. 147 ono.62

r' Remsnufqclurer Complete range of

nmsmil YHl0w GIll[R

CUSTOM PATTERNS

WTSTTR]I RTII GTIIIR

SURFACING RIPPING KNIFE GRINDING

PORT ORT|IRII GTIIIR Regutar detrveries from the Bay Area to Reno We specialize in pre-priming

We operate an Olympic prestain machine which prestains siding, trim and decking packages with clear, semitransparent and solid stain. We provide a quality-controlled product and prompt service. We prestain four sides which aids durability. The back side is sealed against moisture, creating a longer lasting exterior product.

AIR STICKING YARD & STORAGE AVAILABLE

AGATE SALES LUMBER CO.

Rrrfw00ll . CLEAR OLD GROWTH . ALL HEART PRODUCT .2" X4" UP TO 12" X24"

. LENGTHS TO 24'

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530.333.1531

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Nail 'em Down Home craftsmen can now rapidly drive nails into their own wood furniture and cabinets with a new power nailer from Senco.

The Accuset finish nailer drives

tinctive contemporary look.

Featuring a lifetime guarantee, the

uv protected Hardwood Valley line comes in three new shadings: Loganberry, White Ash and Silver Birch.

Each shading is enhanced by a smooth, antique woodgrain finish that allows ample scope for color coordinatlon.

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To Build A Wall An environmentally safe svstem for constructing flowei beds ai well ss lst4ining and low free-standing walls is available from Versa-Lok. Uniquely shaped and interlocked to allow for easy incorporation and an unlimited variety of curves. corners

nails with the same precision as simi-

lar professional contractor tools.

User-friendly design allows easy maneuverability during operation.

Circle No. 823

and steps, Versa-Lok units do not require mortar or concrete footings.

Virtually maintenance free, they

can be installed in all climates.

Circle No. 822

Side by Siding Kaycan Ltd. has introduced a new line of solid vinyl siding with a dis-

trU,TOM MILLINtr o Surfacing - Blanking or Finish o Ripping - Eang Rip &. Smaoth Rip

o Straightline Ripping o Resawing

. Sticker - Custnm Patterns . Box Ear & Eontainer Unloading lslEl

East

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In addition to a full line of buildino material prcducts, we also featur6: BCI@ JOIST & VERSA.LAM@

Boise Cascade Building Materials Distribution Division Seruing Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Catifornia, Nevada and West Texas From two locations with daily/weekly deliveries 200 S. 35th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona (800) 289-9663 or (602) 269-6145 FAX602-272-6484

101 Prosperity Road SE Albuquerque, New Mexico (800) 889-4305 or (505) 877-81s0 FAX 505-877-7916

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HANG TIME: (1) Banner-wielding environmentalists rappel dowl Sa1 Francisco's St. Francis Hotel, site of WWPA's annual meeting. (2) Ted & Rosemary Gilbert, Bill Scott. (3) Chris Tuck, new assn. pres. Walt Wirfs. (4) Kad Lindberq, Duane McDouoall. (5) Steve Killqore, Steve Webb, Chris Close. (6) Dln Green, Carl Alsup, Martin Devele. (7) Chase lsraelson, Peter Hart. (8) Don Siemsen, Frank Pearson, Peter McKibbin. (9) Roger

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Simmons, Eric Ford, (10) Dan Peterson, Larry Potts, Dave Dickman. (11) Carl Lindgren, Tim Biack, Jackie Smith, Rick Steers. (12)Jack Jenkins, Rich McK-enzie. (13) Bill Eady, Michael Eady, Dennis Lockard (1^4) Don Mitchell, Dan & Sandy Woltei. (15) Jackie Smith, Vicki Lockard, Colleen Burdett. (16) Mike Pliillips. (17) Mike Mackin. (18) Ftank Stewart, Kevin Curtis. (1il) Bob Weiglein, Craig Larsen. (20) Gene & Virginia Walters,

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Protesters try to hang with producers Proving once again that fools'

Instead, the western industry must find

names and their faces ofttimes appear

ways to improve margins and control costs," Wirfs said. He expects hous-

in public places, two anti-logging pro-

II I

testers suspended themselves and a 4O-foot high banner from the front of the St. Francis Hotel in an attempt to disrupt the Western Wood Products Association meeting.

The banner read: "Do Your Kids

Know You're Buying Old Growth Wood?" Other than mildly amusing the lumbermen and snarling downtown San Francisco traffic for hours, the protest had no effect upon the meeting. One wag said he'd happily buy all the old growth he could find.

ing starts to decline 2.8Vo to 1.435 mil-

lion. Repair and remodeling is expected to slip 3.2V0 to 14.84 billion bd. ft., while non-residential construction should be near 1997's 7.33 billion bd. ft.

Production at western mills is forecast to fall just l.4%o, while southern production, which hit a record 15.9 billion bd. ft. last year, should fall to 15.4 billion bd. ft.

Imports, mostly from Canada, continue to roll into U.S. markets. ln 1997

imports were O.6Vo below 1996's record 18.2 billion bd. ft. and represented 37Vo of the U.S. lumber supply.

Wirfs said predictions made two years ago that a U.S./Canada trade agreement would cause lumber shortages and higher prices proved unfounded. Canadian shipments into the U.S. are expected to decline 2.5Vo. Non-Canadian imports, just 2Vo of

import volume, should grow 4.3Vo to 610 million bd. ft.

The Asian economic crisis has hurt

American wood exports, which were down 5.6Vo last year. This year exports are expected to decline 8.8%.

The protesters, a man and a women, were suspended in separate boatswain chairs nine floors above the street.

Running Sunday to Tuesday, the convention was a shortened version of

the traditional gathering. Additionally, WWPA announced that henceforth the spring meeting would be the annual meeting as the fall meeting has been discontinued.

Registration was 360, about normal, though far fewer spouses attended than usual. Lower lumber prices were the apparent villain. Lobby traffic was down sharply. Whether this was due to the success of the North

American Wholesale Lumber

Association's fall Traders Market was the topic of some discussion. WWPA is mulling a similar venture as well as alternate sites and formats for the 2000 meeting.

Walter M. Wirfs was named new president of WWPA, replacing Robert H. Hunt, who retired in January. Prior to being named ceo, Wirfs spent 23 years with Willamette Industries managing lumber mills, plywood plants, engineered wood facilities and forestry operations in the West and

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Quality Western

Cedqr Products lx4 B0ARDS in 4, 5

South. Jess R. Drake, Simpson

Timber Co., Shelton, Wa., was elected chairman; Marc A. Brinkmeyer, Riley Creek Lumber Co., first vice chairman, and James M. English, Idaho Forest Industries, Inc., second vice chairman.

In the annual forecast, Wirfs said 1997 set a record of 50.7 billion board feet of lumber consumption. This year is expected to be 27o below last year.

He said lumber supplies were more than adequate, putting downward pressure on lumber prices.

"We cannot rest our hopes on further demand improvements or eco-

nomic growth to stay profitable.

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Bohemia: The Life & Times of an

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Oregon Timber Venture, a 600-p. history

of the colorful Pacific Northwest lumber outfit Bohemia Lumber Co. (Bohemia Inc.) is $35 plus $3.50 shipping from Cheshire Co., Box 106, Cheshire, Or. 97419; (54r) 998-3484.

Pallet O'Mine The 1998 National Wooden Pallet and Container Association's Buyers Guide is free by calling (703) 527-7670, ext. 209.

Open Door Policy Two full-color brochures on the Premium and Prodigy lines of fiberglass entry and patio doors are free from Stanley Door Systems, 1225 E. Maple Rd., Troy,

Mi. 48083; (800) 521-2'752.

Make lt Fastening A 384-p. fastening systems handbook is free from Powers Fastening, 2 Powers Square, New Rochelle, N.Y. 10802.

SFPA Buyer's Guide The 1998 Southern Forest Products Association Buyers Guide is available free by calling (504) 443-4464.

To PVC Or Not To PVC Two PVC fencing and decking bro-

This Year's (Re) Model Information on running a remodeling

chures are free from L.B. Plastics, Box 907,

business is available by calling the

Mooresville, N.C. 281l5; (800) 752-7739.

National Association of the Remodeline Industry, (703) 575-l 100.

Light'em Up The CD-Rona "Introduction to Light-

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N.J. 08650; (800) 544-4828.

Blue Book'em

The Blue Book of Building & Construction is now available on CD-ROM at $50 per region by calling (800) 431-2584.

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Enviro Product Catalog The 1998 Environmental Building News catalog of environmentally sensitive building products is $59. Call (800) 8610954.

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viable lumber cargo terminal essential in the Port of Los Angeles."

He suggests writing letters of protest to the Port's executive director,

Pacific's Eugene, Or.-based wholesale division's fourth satellite office, joining locations in Eugene, Cameron Park, Ca., and Ogden, Ut.

board of harbor commissioners, city

W.W. "Pete" Sharp, Jr., 82,

founder and former owner, California Redwood Sales, Santa Rosa, Ca., died

March 16 in Santa Rosa.

A native of Oakland, Ca., he served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was an Air Force Major during the Korean War. Soon after, he and his partner Tom Gray founded California Redwood Sales. In time, he became the sole owner before retiring in 1974.

A graduate of UC Berkeley, Mr.

Sharp was a past president of the

councilman Rudy Svorinich and Mayor Richard Riordan. Their addresses are available by calling PLT

at (310) 834-5261.

Coatings Rise At 3% Clip Global demand for paints and coatings is forecast to increase 3Vo annu-

ally to 26 million metric tons in the

Crown Pacific Adds Office Miguel Hernandez and John Mazanet of Cal Plus Forest Products, Tustin, Ca., have joined forces with Crown Pacific Partners LP. Portland.

Or.

Their Tustin office becomes Crown

year 2001, according to the Freedonia Group.

Strongest gains are forecast for wa-

ter-based high solids, electrodeposi-

tion, powders and other nonsolvent products, with increased market share coming at the expense of traditional low-solid, solvent-borne products.

Redwood Empire Hoo-Hoo Club.

J.R. "Dick" Fantz, 86, longtime innovator in the plywood industry, died of a heart attack Feb. 19 in Ramona, Ca.

After serving in the U.S. Navy dur-

ing WWII, he began his building materials career, working for Davidson Plywood and Lumber, El Monte Wholesale Plywood, Western States

UWP'#ffi"J, ftitft.irE{ED'm

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Plywood, Davidson-Western Plywood, Plywood Finishing Corp. and

F

Welch Southwest Plywood.

In 1956, after recognizing the need for the mobile home industry to begin using plywood panels composed of a substance other than natural wood, he

laminate them to plywood panels.

are teminating PLT's lease July l, ending 52 years of continuous operation. When the company has been faced with similar circumstances in the past, customers, suppliers, transportation companies, labor unions and

others have rallied to convince the Port to change its decision.

PLT is the only facility of its type in the Port, while a similar facility in the Port of Long Beach has a limited

capacity. "Without PLT, clearly the building industry in our area will not be able to receive the adequate ser-

vices and competitive rates it requires," says manager Doug Bench.

"This fact, plus the continuing problems with limited rail service. make a

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Port Trying To Close PLT Pacific Lumber Terminal, Wilmington, Ca., is again urging the industry to help prevent its ouster from the Port of Los Angeles.

The Port's property management department has given notice that they

R.Mtdd@

r Robert Moore r Jim Winward

brought the first carload of printed Plywall panels to the West. He was also one of the first in the West to use pre-printed woodgrains on paper and

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LI,JMBERTRADER Rain Forest Lumber Co. (RFL), a specialty pmducts wholesaler established in 1982, seeks experienced lumber traders. If your potential is being limited by restricted customer or mill contacts, we should talk. Our desire to grow is an opportunity for you. Generous commission schedule and benefits. Relocation reimbursements for the right candidates. Mail resume to RFL, P.O. Box 361, Lake Oswego, Or.97O34, or call Dan Rice at (800) 547-1929 or (503) 684-0774.

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Square drive screws brace for comeback Just u lrcn ytru tlrourht tlre sqrr:rle drivc screrv had disappeared. it surl'accs rvith ncw and iniprovcd l'ealurcs.

Squarc drivc scrervs, also kno',vn as the Robertson hcacl, were dcvclopecl in Canada during the early 1900s lor thc industrial and cornrrrercial nrarkcts.

They rvere cornntonly used rn the furniture and ntr.rbile horne nrarkcts, hut eventually tailecl in retail due to poor markcting ancl lor.r.' consunrer a\\'arc-

slottcd shlnk tip to lid in rvood penctnrlion. and l plltinuln -grccn ccratriic f inish to plovide lltl cxtra la1'cr ol corrosion protcction.

l'hc scrc* is idell lirr pressure trcatecl and cr,cn plastic cornposite lunrbcr.

NEW deck screws have square drive heads.

NESS.

"lt's the li.odncy Dan-ucrl'icld of screws; it docsn't get any rcspcct." says a spokesperson for Prudential

Building Materials, Atlanta. Ga., rvhich is banking on this changin-u ',r'ith its introduction ol a ncw squarc drivc ceranric-coated exterior dcck scrcu'.

Squarc drivc screws have rnany aclvantagcs ovcr thc traditional Phillips heacl screrv, including the elirnination

trl' lterrtl spin-out. rtllrxirnurrr p,tsitivc drive rrrrtl. il nccdc.i. ci.r)) s!'r('\\ l)lr\'koul. Phillips he u.l s. r'err s r'Jn stl if ()r spin out dulin! instnllation. rcu)()\'in!: tlrc hclrd's u c:rtlrer-rcsistlrnt c,rlrting and exposing barc nretirl rvhich can rust irnd corrodc. A square drivc hcad enlthlcs thc stluure hit trr hertel ellllrre in thc scrcw head l'or increased torque to lhc screw lirr a tighter.joint. It alscr becornes cluitc clil'l'icult to rcrnove a strippcd Phillips head scrcw.

Nerv featurcs may position thc square drivc screrv l'or ii conrcback: a flat head rvith countersinking nibs to

aid in a ncat, llush countcrsinking applicatir.rn; a 2-to- I thrcad ratio for drarv tight installation; Iiigli coarsc tl'rrcads lirr superior holding po\\'cr; u

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Spyder, The Original Portable Forklift

lrc{d

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CSI treaters conference

evening at the Empire Polo Grounds.

The highlight was a series of edu-

how attorney-client privilege protects treaters, the harmonization of regulations affecting U.S. and Canadian treaters, and the view of a former EPA inspector. Experts from CSI's Technical, Environmental and Engineering group offered tips ranging from the speed-up of plants to the maintenance of facilities operation manuals.

Said attendee Scott Steinkamp, Southern Indiana Wood Treating: "It was great to get a government perspective on our business, as well as

cational workshops on such topics as

the views of others in the industrv."

LTOT EVEN gale-force winds and

I \ El Niflo-driven rain could keep

the treaters away from CSI's l3th

annual Wood-Preservers' Conference in Palm Springs, Ca. Held Feb. 14-17 at Marriott's Las Palmas Resort and billed as "Valentines Day in the Heart of the Desert," nearly 100 of CSI's wood treating cus-

tomers took part in wind-whipped golf, sumo wrestling and an elegant

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Processes: High-Density Incisor Dry Kilns Timber Sizer Cut-off Saws Plywood Stacker

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Just ask our valued cusromers.

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guide ARCATA / EUREKA / FORTUNA Arcala R€dwood

Co Bracut Int€mational.

Btitt Lumber C,o. .....

.......(707) 44$5031 ......(707) 82&9850 .......(7071 822.1779 Louisiana-Pacific Corp. ..................................(707) 443751 1 Pacific Lumber Co. (Scotia)............................(704 764-8888 Redwood Forest Products..............................(707) 443-4054 Redwood nspec{ion Service..........................(707\ 444-3024 Simpson Timber .......(70l| 822-0311 f

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BAKERSRELD Pacific Wood Preserving of Bakersfield .........(805) 833.0429 CLOVERDALE All{oast Forest Products ..........,...................(707) 894-4281 BoMnan Lumber ......(707) 894.2575 Redwmd Empic.................(800) 862-4657 (7071 894-4241 Russian Rivef Lawn & Garden.......................(800) 675.2501

Co

FORT BRAGG Holmes Lumber Co., Fred C. .........................(707) 964-6377 FRESNO Georgia-Pacific Warehouse ...........................(800) 83C7370 Int€mational Forest Produc|s.........................(209) 275-3356 Weyerhaeuser C,0................(800) 292-0704 (209) 486-6221 MODESTO Bums Lumber C0.................(800) 331-0831 (541) 773-6933 Conrad Wood Preserying Co. ........................(800) 499-2662 Meyer Moulding & Millwork ............................(209') 522-2288 Thunderbolt Wood Treating.(800) 826-8709 (209) 869-4561 REODING / RED BLUFF Baskins Forest Products s27-9601 Diablo Timber.................

81 1-0903 Keller Lumber Sales ............(800) 233-7888 (530) 246-0405 Gemini For€st Products..................................(530]' 223-7 440 Lakeside Lumber Products.............................(530) 333-41 12 Louisiana-Pacific (Red Bluf)..........................(530) 527-4343 R.F.P. Lumber .......(530) 898-9900 Siskiyou Forest Products ....(800) 374{210 (530) 938-2771 Tdnity River Lumber Co. ................................(530) 623-5561 Westem Woods...Ca.: (800) 822-8157 U.S.: (800) 824-4100

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SACRAMENTO / STOCKTON AREA Agate Sales Lumber C0.......(800) 576-3451 (530) 272-3451 Bowrnan Lumber Sa|es..................................(91 6) 8796243 Calilomia Cascade Industries........................(916) 73e$53 Capitol .......(916) 922-8861

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Georgia-Pacif ic (Sacramento) ........................(800) 83G7370 Hickson ......(530) 533-7814 J.M. Thomas Forest Products........................(800) 3211706 ......(916) 92$1792 ......(916) 624-4525 M&M Builders Supp|y.....................................(209) 835-4172 Mid-Pacilic Trading Co. ..................................(91 6) 631-9663 Mokelumne River Forest Produc|s.................(209) 367-1265 Mouldings & Millwork, Inc...............................(91 6) 965-1 1 12 0rePac Building Products..............................(800) 776-2053 Pacific MDF ....(800\ 472-2874 Plylap ......(530) 661-0812 Sacramento ......(916) 372-2304 San Antonio Rigid-Pole Construction Co. ......(916) 437.2303 siskiyou Forest Products.....(8m) 695-0210 (530) 666.1991 Stockton ......(209) 94S0282 Superior Wood Systems.................................(209) 946-0282 Union Planing ......(209) 46&9617 unity Forest Producrs..........(800) 248.4940 (530) 671-7152 waldron Foresl Products.........-.-....-..-........(91 6) 96e0676 Westem Woods, .......(800) 21S9503 Weyerhaeuser Co................(800) 952-5616 (916) 371.1000 White River Hardwoods..................................(91 6) 387.51 93 Wood Fiber Products, Inc...............................(209]' 727-3731 Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Assn...(530) 661.9591

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SANTA ROSA AREA Capital Lumber .......(707) 433.7070 Casella Transportation C0.......................-.....(707) 769.3060 Diablo Timber......................(800) 799-0S00 17071 252.6142 Georgia-Pacific ......(800) 83S7370 .....(415) 454.8861 ......(800) 777-0749 Marlin Forest Products........(800) 675-2501 (707) 43$2500 Morgan Creek Forest Products ......................(800) 464-1 601 (707) 528-1600 Noyo Timber Products, Inc.............................(707) 528-1 894 Nu Forest Producls..............(800) 371.0637 (707) 433-3313

Co.

Corp KelleherLumberCo. Louisiana-Pacific.....

UKIAH / WILLITS Cal Coast Wholesale Lumber, Inc..................(707) 468-0141 Han,ood ......(707) 984-6181 ......(707l- 468-0272 Lyly & ......(707) 462.0141 Noyo Timber Producls, Inc.............................(707) 462-4381 Performance Coatings, Inc. ..(800) 73&6346 (707) 462-3023 Redwood Coast Lumber Co. ..........................(707) 468-01 81 Redwood Region Logging Conference..........(707) 82&1974 Tali Pak ......(707) 744.1 103 Westem Woods, Inc.......................-..............(800) 974-1 1 61

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Baxler & Co., .......(650) 349-0201 Big Creek Lumber ....(408) 42$4898 Caldwell Building Wreckers............................(41 5) 55G627 Califomia Forest Products............--...--.-....(408) 842-l 673 Calilomia Lumb€r Inspeclion SeMce.............(408) 9931633 Calilomia Redwood Association.....................(41 51 382-0662 Chemonito .......(650) 57$331 1 Diabfo .......17071 252-6142 DMK Pacific Co.p. (F emont) .........................(510) 79&3670 (Fremont)....................(800) Georgia-Pacilic Corp.

83G7370 Green Products, .......(510) 235-9667 Kelleher corp. (Nwaro)..................................(41 5) 898.1 270 Kelleher Corp. (San Rafael)...........................(415) 454-8861 Lane Stanton Vanc6 Lumber C0....................(510) 632-9663 MacBeath Hardwood (Beil<eley)....................(510) 8434390 Macgeath Hardwood (San Francisco) ...........(41 5) 647.0782 (No. ca.) (800) 233-0782

Council.

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Anderson & 4nderson....................................(81 8) 637-8600 Baxter & Co., .......(310) 435-0147 Berkot Manufacturing C0................................(21 3) 875-1 163 Chozen Trucking ......(910) 538.8791 3-C Truckino...........

422-U26 Crown Planino Mill..

5497614 Fountain Lumhr Co.. Ed.................,.......

583-1 381 Gemini Forest Pr0ducts............................

594-8948 Georgia-Pacific Sales (800) 83G7370 8307370 Heppner Hardwoods, Inc................................(626) 9697983 Hull Lumber C0..................(800) 347-HUFF (562) 921-1331 Inland limber .......[21 31 462-1264 Lane Stanton .......(818) 968.9331 MacBealh ......(213) 72$3301 MaxiTile, Inc.................,..,....(800) 3AS-g4Sg lst0l 217{916 Neiman-Reed Lumber Co. ........-............

781-3466 Penberthy Lumber C0..........(8Cn) 29-2580 (310) 835-6222 Precision Mill & Lumber Co. (213) 849-3229 (8181 842.8139 PdmeSource............

Product Sales ..........(800) 66S8680 San Antonio Rigid-Pole Construction.............(562) 694.8361 T.A. Auctioneers, ......(2131 851.2008 Toal Lumber C0......

945-3889 Tradewest Hardwood C0................................{3101 s1 8-4948 Vent Vue Window Products..................... .......(21s\ 225-22A8 Weyerhaeuser (Long B€ach) .....................

432-3373 Weyerhaeuser (Sanla Clarita)....................

25G3500

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Vance Hardwood

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ORANGE, RIVERSIDE & SAN BERNARDINO All-Coast Forest Products 627-855 1 Anfinson Lumber Sa|es.........................-.......{9091 681.4707 Califomia Lumber Inspection SeMce.............(714) 962-9994 C&E Lumber Co. ....

624-2709 Capital Lumber Co. .

591-4861 Coastal Lumber .......i909i 591.2226 (gOgl zgS-ZSSr Diabro Timber ......................(714) 998-85r Dixieline Lumber Co. 54$0488 El & El Wood Products Corp. .........................(909) 591-0339 Everqreen Lumber & M01din0.........................1714) 921-8088 Fontina Wholesale Lumber.inc. ...................ig0ei 35otzil Fountain Lumber Co., Ed...............--..-........(714) 972.9107 .......t909) 356.4182 Georgia-Pacilic (Rivenide) ............................(800) 83O7370 Gof den State Hardwood Lumber Co. .............(213\ 725.3W2 Golding Sullivan Lumber Sa|es......................(714) 557-5551 Great Westem Transporlation Inc..................(909) 381-2829 Hamplon Lumber Sa|es..................................(714) 752-5910 Hardwoods Un|imited.....................................19091 272-1 m0 lnland Tlmber Co.....

78$0470 Intemalional Forest Products 627-7nl Kelleher Corp. ..,.....(909) 36G1880 Kelly-Wdghl .(714) 632-9930 Landmark Building Producls(800) 647-6747 (909) 888.6747 Lane Stanton Vanie 1umbeiC0....................(9091 38s7040 Louislana-Pacilic Distdbution center.............(9091 34$3000 Oregon-Canadian Foresl Products 637-2121 Pacific Lumber Co. .

367-1643 ........(9091 627.0953 Producl Sales C0.................(800) 660-8660 (714) 998-8680 Profile Planino ........(7141 546-9661 Quality Wood-Suppty......................................(eool zos-gtsa Railway Express......

68$8838 Reel Lumber Service (0C) ..(800) 675-7335 (71 4) 632.1 988 Reel Lumber Service (Riverside) ...................(9091 781.0564 Regal Custom Millwo tk........(7 1 41 7 7 6-1 673 (71 4l $2.248S Resinan C,orp. ........(800) 258.8820 Simpson Strong-Ti€ Co. ......(800) 99S.5099 (714) 871-8373 Slnta Forest Produc,ls ................................,..(714) 7514800 Summil Hardr/voods. Inc. ............--...--.........19091 4691651 Taylor Lumber Services .................................(909) 78$2094 Treated Forest Products.................................(714) 5495840 Weyefiaeuser (Fontana).....(800) 647-262 (909) 877-6100 While River Hardwoods.......(909) 591.0339 (909) 627.4043

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Snavely International ...........(800) 233-6795 (41 Washington Pacilic Lumber & Shipping Wendling Nathan Co Weyerhaeuser C0................(8m) 672.21 30

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Spellman Hardwoods...........(800) Weyefi aeuser C0................(800)

278-2ffi3 96t-0978

Sournwrsr LAS CRUCES Baskins Foresl P.oducts ................................(505) 5891 175

NEVADA REilO CARSON CITY AREA 329-4494 888-9288 521-1374

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NEW MEXICO ALBUOUERQUE Boise Cascade.....................(800) Capital Lumber Co. .

Georgia-Pacific Corp Sagbnsh Sales....

We-stem Woods, Inc

877-8150 877-7222 83G7370 877-7931 617-2331

ARIZONA PHOENIX AREA Allied American Studco........(800) 8n.8823 Boise Cascade.....................(800) 289-9663 Capital Lumber Co. Cooley Forest Products.......(800) 223-51 14 Georgia-Pacilic Corp LumberTrader ........

Mallco Lumber & Building

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269-1324

26$6145

272-2313 2693541

WHITERIVER Birdsong Wholesale Lumber C0.....................(520) 33841 1 1

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HONOLULU / MAUI Hawaii Wood Preseilino Co. .........................1808) 871-8888 Honolulu Wood Treatino-.................................i4041 682-szo4 H0nsad0r........,......,.....-.................................ie0ei 682-zot t

972t590 524-6255 252-4%1

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UTAH SALT LAKE CITY ......(801) 484-2007 Capital Clearfield Conveyors...........(800) 453'2446 (801) 7/$131 1 ......(801) 76$8519 Diablo ......(800) 648-5065 Dimensions, Forest Ploducts Sales .........(8m) 666'2467 (801) 262'6428 ......(800) 83G7370 Georgia-Pacilic .....(801) 484'7616 MacBeath

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COEUB D'ALEI'IE ldaho Cedar Sales (Trry)...............................(208) 83$2161 Milliver Architectural Hardwoods...................(208) 762'9663 Weyerhaeuser C0.................(800) 221-3064 (208) 362'5261 whilennn Lumber Co. ...................................(208) 682'4602

ALASKA AI{CHORAGE PGL Building Products...................................(907)

562-213'|

McMINNVILLE / SALEM .'.'..'(503) 8299131 Avison Lumber Claft Sheman CoMn, Inc..............................(503) 5881 108 Univelsal Forest Products (Woodbum)..........(503) 22&6240 Willamette lndustries (Albany)........................(5411 9267n 1

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IIEDFORO'GRAI{TS PASS A[w€ah€r Wood Treaters..............................(800] 75$5909 Bums 1umberC0.................(800) 331'0831 (541) 73-6933 Ttiplo R Wholesale (Whits City) .....................(541) 82$1711 Wagner Electronic Products...........................(541)

582'0541

NORTH BEND Conrad Wmd Preserving...............................(541)

75S2595

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GREATER PORTLAND AREA Caflall Bros. Forest Products.........................(800) 547'201 1 Calilomia Lumb€r Inspeclion SeMce.............(541) 9293337 .......(503) 227-121 Collins Pine .......(800) 653-4943 Dixielino Lumber (503) 224'7317 397-1700 Friesen 1umberC0..............(503) ......(800) 83C7370 Geooia-Pacilic Geo{ia-Pacific Cor!. (millworUmldg.)...........(800) 261'6030 Haase Industries..................(800) 547-7033 (503) 22$7571 Hampton Lumber Sales C0............................(503) 297'7691 Industrial Fasten€rs, Inc.................................(800) 466-7279 LJB Lumber Sales ...............(800) 552'5627 (503) 62S5847 Louisiana-Pacific Corp.........(503) 624-90Of (503) 221-0800 SCR Inc. ..............................(800) 735'5560 (503) 968-1300 Westem Wood Products Association.............(503) 224-3930 ........(800) 522-881 1 Weyerhaeuser

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ROSEBUBG Herbert Lumber Co. (Riddle)..........................(541) 874'2236 .........(541) 672-6528 Ro6eburg Forest Products.......................-....(541) 679331 1

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WASHINGTON FERNDALE Allweather Wood Treatets.............................(800)

637{992

SEATTLE /TACOMA AREA APA-Enginsered Wood Association..............(2061 565-qq0 ......(800) 83tr7370 Golding Sullivan Lumber Sales (Sequim).......(360) 681-7444 ..'....(206) 735'5780 ......(800) 4248€0 McFarland Pacific Luder & Shipping C0................. .......(2061 762-4877 Primesourm Euilding Products......................(206) 575-0590 .......(206) 292'9ry Simpson Timb€r Tubalor Mill. Inc.....................................'...'....(360) 49&6777 Westem Wood PreseMng C0........................(800], 472'77 1 4 Weyerhaeuser (Tacoma).....(8m) 562-3,960 (206) e4'2345

Georgia-Pacificoop KelleherCom.........

Cascade Co

SPOKANE Cotville lndian Procision Pine Co. (Omak).....(509) 82e5C27 ......(800) 83S7370

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VANCOUVER AREA Allweath€r Wood Tteaters (Washoogal) ........(800) 7/7'8134 Gram Lumber (Kalama).......................-.........(360) 673'5231 RSG Forsst Products (Kalarna)......................(360) 67$5551

COLORADO DENVER

All-coast Forest Protucts....(800) 332-892 (303) 761'9882

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Corp Primdsourm...........

Trimco Mill|od(......

Capital Lumber Co. Georgia-Pacilic

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