Merchant Magazine - April 1998

Seruing building products retailers and wholesale distributors in 13 Western states-Since 1922

Serving building products retailers and wholesale distributors in 13 Western states-Since 1922

1998

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APA predicts EWP to set new records eoch yeor, led by increosing use ofwood l-ioi$s ond LVI-.

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ASSOCIATE EDIToR Dave DelVal COI{TRIBUflNG EDIToRS Dwight Cunan, Gags McKinney, Earl Moore

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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 quarter 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 housing may well require equally dramatic changes from your side of the equation.

IHE EUIDENCE IS CTEAR.

BUI FOR SOME |IIU$ DOESNT SEETN IO PENEIRATE.

ou can't blame them for trying. First they told you Douglas fir could be sufificiently protected by "treating to refusal." Then they tried to convince

you that high-density incising would help. Sometimes this works with 2 x 4 or 2 x 6 but if your job specifies larger dimensional material, high-density incising is not the answer. The fact is that efforts to protect Douglas fir lumber with any CCA pressure treatment practice generally prove unsuccessful.

Unfortunately, there have been instances of structural failurex as well. So local and state building officials are on the lookout for insufficiently treated Douglas fir lumber resulting from misinterpretations of the AWPA standards.

Wise specifiers and buyers know the answer. It's Chemonite! The only waterborne pressure treatment available to penetrate Douglas fu up to 2.50# pcf to assure structural integrity and comoliance with AWPA standards.

Douqlosfir3x6treoled "li refusot" with ((A

Douqlosfir3x6treoted "li refusol" with CCA "high-density" incising. stondord incising.

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

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

PRESSURE 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 production 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 Company

1997 1996

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year's #23, Perry Builders, Henderson, N.C., shut down. 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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Annual Production

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G$at Sotfrhem Wood @erylng

Abbeville, Al.

5 olants: Abbeville, lvlobile, [ilu* Shoals, Al.; Conyers, Ga.; Sumta County, Fl.

Southeast Wood Montgomery, Al.

5 olants: Jasper, Louisville, Al.; Rockledge, Fl.; Rochelle, ll.; Richmond, In.

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Quality Wod Treating Co., Inc. Prairie du Chien, Wi.

6 plants: Prairie du Chien, Janesville, Wi.; Lansing, Mi.; $t. ' 1, 96.; Columbus, ,, 0h.;Fombell, Pa. {1?cylin&rs)

Walker-Williams Lumber Co., Inc.

Hatchechubbee, Al.

6 olants: Hatchechubbee, Falkville, Al.; Blanchester, Youngstown, Oh.; St. Louis, Mo.;Westville, In. (8 cylinders)

6 Culpeper Wood Preservers

Culoe.oer. Va.

3 planls: Culpoper, Fredericksburg, Va.; Shelbyville, In. (6 cytirdsrs)

Paoeland. S.C.

2 olants: Pageland; Henderson, N.C. (3 cylinders)

17 r0ornmonwoalth Wood Hamflon, Va.

3:datts: Hampton; Fairloss Hill, Pa.;Bethlehem, N.H. (5 cylinders)

9 Rocky Top Wood Preservers Rocky Mount, Va.

3 olants: Rocky Mount; Streator, ll.; Hagerstown, Md. (4 cylinders)

*,ffiIfii'ffi,Ar.;wesrand,Mi.; Plymouth, N.C. (3 cylirders)

(including number of treating plants)

,,L;L,,r :[umbor0o.,Inc.

Winr.rfte$, La.

2.ehffi Winnfield;Ca& Mill, Tx. (S rylhuftts)

New South lnc.

Conway, S.C.

2 plants: Conway, Camden, S.C. (4 cylinders)

Cox Industries

Orangeburg, S.C.

6 dants: Orangeburg, Eutawville, Sumter, S.C.; Coleri{e, Cove

Crty, N.C.; Augusla, Ga. {14 cylindeo)

Robbins Manufacturing Co.

Tampa, Fl.

3 planls: Tampa, Fort Myers, Orlando, Fl. (7 cylinders)

Mellco,lnc.

Perry, Ga. fl , Athons; fi,; noe*ok€ Hapid$, N.C,; Rock Hill, S.C. f cylinders)

John A. Biewer Lumber Co.

St. Clair, Mi.

4 plants: St. Clair; Seneca. ll.; Washington Court House, Oh.; Prentice, Wi. (8 cylinders)

$amond Wood Trsatergn lrto, Decatur, Al.

a.ofanfi, ili"*ur; Bulls Gap, Tn. (2 cylinders)

Curt Bean Lumber Co.

Glenwood, Ar.

2 plants: Glenwood, Amity, Ar. (2 cylinders)

McFarfand Csscade Tacoma, Wa.

5 &nts: Tamna; Ssrdpint, H.; Eugere, Or.; Broken BoY,0k.; Electric Mills, irs. (13 cylhders)

Allweather Wood Treaters Washougal, Wa.

4 plants: Washougal, Ferndale, Wa.; Fort Collins, Co.; Medford, Or. (5 cylinders)

Louislana.Pacific Corp. Podad, Or,

4 Ssnb: ukiah, ca.; statesho, Ga.; t'lerv Waverly, Silsbeq Tx.

4 olants: Cortland, Gouverneur, N.Y.; Lancaster, Ma. ; Statesville, N.C.

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Allweatherl$ilodTrs&ig','

Washougal, Wa,

4 dants: Wastnugal, Fendale, Wa.; Fort Collins, Co.; Medlord, Or.

2$ , El$erior,Wood lnc, Washougal, Wa.

1 plant Washougal

'Pacific Wood P,reserving Corp. Eloy, Az.

2 planti: Eloy; Bakenfield, C&,'','',''

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WJ.H. Baxter San Mabo, Ca.

4 plants: Long Beach, Weed, Ca,; Eugene, O. ; Arlirgton, Wa. (l2qtneu)

Wdern Woad, Preserving Co. Sumner, Wa.'i"' ,:,,

1 dani: Sumner {a cyfinden) '

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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.

Q *t use pressure treated lumber?

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

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 wood and resist leaching into surrounding soil or water. CCA is used to produce lumber that is clean, odorless and environmentally safe to use as recommended around people, pets and plants.

a Aren't chemically treated products dangerous to use in and around the house?

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

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

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

Q ft it safe for children to play on playground equipment and decks made of treated wood?

A CCe ffeated wood is widely used for playground equipment. Tests show negligible risk that children who lick their hands after playing on pressure 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.

Q Do"rn', treated wood emit vapors or fumes and that's whv it's banned from indoor use?

A Treated wood does not emit vapors or fumes and may be used indoors for all applications where protection against termites and fungal decay is needed. It should not be used for countertops or cutting boards.

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

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

practices for handling treated or untreated wood. Inhalation of sawdust can cause nose and throat irritation. Protecting your eyes from any foreign matter is advisable. Wearing gloves provides extra protection against splinters, and good personal hygiene should be practiced in the shop and on the job. Hands should be washed after handling any type of wood or after doing any type of construction work.

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

Q Ho* should I dispose of treated wood?

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

After a review, the EPA determined that the benefits of pressure treated wood products outweighed 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?

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 treated 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.

a Can treated products be used around gardens?

used for serving prepared food while a countertop is used primarily as a 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 its porous surface, encouraging bacterial growth.

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.

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

A Treated wood should not be used where it may come into direct or indirect 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.

It's important that everyone

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

discrimination

Eliminate 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?

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 unwant-

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?

(3) Do they futther business?

If you cannot answer yes to all 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 suits, you can develop a strong management plan to protect your business.

Here are some components:

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 victim to follow in reporting infractions.

o Supply training to managers on how to deal with incidents. An insensitive supervisor can turn a splinter into an amputation

very quickly.

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

o Follow your corporate guideIines-mediation, write up, suspension, 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.

From 1992 to 1996, sexual harassment lawsuits rose 160%, while jury awards for them rose 250%.

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At last. a solution to the problems ot conventtonai shear wall construction Introducing the all steel Hardy Frame Shear Wall System.

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o f he HardyFran'e Syslen- rs an ICBO recnnnrzpd :ll slccl f rame wh Ch replaces the need for plywood shear walls in both wood and steel-frame construction. lt provides taster and easier nstallation, greater design f lexibility and more strength than plywood

^' A .^^ ^^ - - r;-^ , .hed_les a.e hl lu uguau-q I oLllLrq JUI elrminated. inspecttons are reduced to

a fraction of the normal time.

Now with the HardyFrame SYstem. greater design solutions are poss ble because the shear wall area can be reduced as much as 75oo. And in tight areas like garage construction, the Hardy lB frames replace steel columns and special footings

Contact your HardyFrame distributor today and learn how the HardyFrame System can benefit you

The HardyFrame System...simple and eflective What could be more brilliant.

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

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 reading, "Welcome Riverside County Lumber Customers"

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. ...

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

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

West Coast Hardwoods/Straightline Investments is the reorganiiing 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 ...

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 rg 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 chnologies, 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.

In the year 2047, the world will still be-enjoying

For over half a cennrry, llcFarland Cascade has been a Pioneer in wood treatint technology, and one of the largest producers of pressure treated

Northwest's biggest seaports. We can shio anv amount of lumber worldwide bv sea.br nationwide by rail or truck.

(CCA) ueatrnents, along with creosote and pentachlorophenol.

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.

We have the largest inventory of sawn lumber Products on the West Coast. We're located at one of the Pacific

At present we have five pressure treatrnent facilities in Idaho, Montana' Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. We manufacture a broad line of lumber products for decks. retaining walls, walkwaYs' industrial products.

Tieatrnent options include Wolmanized@

sundards our customers exPect. Whatever Your building needs, look to McFarland Cascade for wood r r Products ttnt last'

Many of the advances made in wood treating technology have been pioneered at McFarland Cascade. We have the only test retort in the West, and we maintain an extensive technical staff to help us deliver the high ing for, we'll make it foryou.

wood products wetre treating today.

Anthony Power Beams: The Strbngest Glulams

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Structural Board AssociationApril 14-16, annual meeting, Shreveport, La.; (416) 730-9090.

Kitchen & Bath Industry ShowApril l1.l9, McCormick Place South, Chicago, \.; (972) ZIS-ilAO.

Pacific Coast Wholesale Hardwood Distributors AssociationApril 19-22, annual convention, La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, Ca.; (503) 227-6414.

International Flooring, Wall Covering and Tile & Stone ExposApril2l-24, Orlando, Fl.; (800) 881-9400.

National Wood Flooring AssociationApril 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 BureauApril 24, annual meeting, Doubletree Hotel, Portland, Or.; (503) 639-0651.

TruServApril 24-2E, spring market, Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Tx.; (773) 695-5000.

San Diego Hoo-Hoo ClubAprit 25, golf, Singing Hills Resort, El Cajon, Ca.; (619) 263-6161.

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

American Hardware Manufacturers Assn.April 26-29, hardlines technology forum, Nashville, Tn.; (g47) 605_1025.

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

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

Lumbermen's Club of MemphisMay 4, golf, Ridgeway Country Club, Memphis, Tn.; (901) 682-2938.-

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

National llardwood Lumber AssociationMay 6-9, hardwood symposium, Cashiers, N.C.; (901) 327-lglg.

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

W.O.O.D. Inc.May 12, meeting, Denver, Co.; (303) 7798839.

llardwood Plywood & Veneer AssociationMay 13-16, spring convention, Ottawa, Canada; (7O3) 43.5-2900

Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's ClubMay 14, ladies night, Summit House, Fullerton, Ca.; (909) 3g6-7040.

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

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

American Wood Preservers AssociationMay 15, treated wood handling, use and recycling workshop, Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Az; (817) 326-63W.

National Hoo-Hoo-Ette ClubMay 15-18, annual convention, The Nugget, Sparks, Nv.; (541) 826-51 15.

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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.

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Association's Young Westerners Club had I 14 attendees at its recent 29th annual conference in Tacoma, Wa.

John Humphrey, Humphrey Lumber, Tacoma, Wa., was elected new YWC president, succeeding Natasha Edscorn. Also new to the board: sec./treas. Mark Legg, Irrigators Lumber Co., Caldwell, Id., and trustees Andrew Thomas, Thomas Building Center, Sequim, Wa., and Keith Graul, Door Distributors, Kirkland. Wa.

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

Enviros Try Hand At Business

Two conservation groups have teamed up to buy about 4l square miles of timberland to manage as a commercial demonstration project.

The Nature Conservancy, Arlington, 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 forest 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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qAT THE MOUNTAIN States Lumber & Buildino Material Dealers Association's annual buying show March 12-13 in Denver, Coi: (1) Exec. Geri Jorgensen (left) with Mary Hartung, MSLBMDA's first lemale president and first from Arizona. (2) Steve Ker, John Metcalf. (3) Dave Schmucker, Chuck Jordan. (4) Mike Doyle. (5) Randy Gallegos, Kevin Wilson. (5) Michael Kirkelie, Jeff Waterhouse. (7) Fonest Spicher, Ken Noreyko, J.C. Rentschler. (8) Pete Lauridsen, Thom Wright, Kent Bond. (9) Karen Hubbart, Larry Bujaci. (10) Bob Tanner, Don Williams. (11) Dave SWanson, Tom Jorgensen, Brett Stephenson. (12) Paul Mackie, Duane Engard. (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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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.

Universal Forest Products' Scott W. Conklin and Ian N. Stalker compared the amount of energy it took to make building materials for three specific applications, then calculated the energy consumed by different materials to produce the end products necessary to make three structures: an interior wall, a 40-ft. utility pole and a 1,000-meter walkway.

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:

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The study's authors pointed out that energy requirements are only one element of the total environmental burden. Others include resource depletion, waste generation, pollution and disposal.

They also calculated the impact of replacing all CCA treated wood with the most appropriate alternative. They concluded the switch would consume 22 million additional barrels of oil annually and increase atmospheric carbon dioxide emissions by 6.2 billion kilograms.

BMC West Reorganizes

Building Material Holding Corp. is reorganizing its BMC West Corp. subsidiary into three regional operating divisions, each with its own president.

Richard F. Blackwood will serve as president of the Intermountain Division (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah and eastern Washington), Stanley M. Wilson heads the Pacific Northwest Division

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

Concurrently, BMC West cofounder Donald S. Hendrickson is retiring as president and ceo, but will remain on the board of directors.

Day Laborer Center Planned

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

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 laborers.

Customers pay Labor Ready about $9.50 an hour for a worker, who makes about minimum wage or just over $5 an hour.

In September, Home Depot began a similar experirnental program from a trailer at its Monrovia. Ca.. store.

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Engineered Wood Continues Meteoric Rise

North American structural wood Certain engineered wood products panel production rose 2.7Vo last year will enjoy even stronger demand to a record 36.93 billion sq. ft. (3/8" growth. North American production basis), a mark that is expected to be 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.

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.

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The structural wood panel industry'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 industry's production-capacity ratio is expected to rise from 86Vo in 1996 to 90Vo this year, two percentage points 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 decline in housing starts this year, residential market demand for structural wood panels should rise with an increase in per-unit consumption.

International market demand (excluding trans-border shipments between the U.S. and Canada) climbed 5Vo in 1997 to 2.47 billion ft., or 6.7qo of total industry production. Foreign market demand is anticipated to increase to 252 billion ft. this year, provided the effects of the Asian crisis are short-lived. About 30Vo of 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 rallying grassroots support for Republican Representative Frank Riggs' bid for the U.S. Senate.

The three-term Congressman from Northern California's first Congressional district, according to Cameron, "has been a forceful advocate of private property rights and a sound management strategy of our natural resources. With a proven legislative record, Representative Riggs is the best choice to defend the interests of the California timber industrv in Washington, D.C."

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Building materials buying cooperative Hardware Wholesalers Inc. has changed its corporate name to Do it Best Corp.

According to president and c.e.o. Mike McClelland. as its sales of lum-

ber and building materials grew, the company's original name no longer entirely represented its business.

"Today, our membership is made up of hardware stores. home centers and building supply stores-the entire

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."

The new name also supports its Do it Best retail stores, private brand products, truck fleet and Web site. "It's only natural that our corporate name and logo reflect our member programs and retail identities," McClelland said.

Several consumer focus groups came to that same conclusion, which helped reinforce the decision to switch names. The co-op also conducted a formal member survey to review names suggested by members, consulted outsidb retail design and advertising firms, and put it to the vote ofthe board ofdirectors.

Founded in 1945, the Fort Wayne, In.-based co-op serves more than 4,000 retail members in the U.S. and 3l foreign countries.

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.

"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.

Jon 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 Lumber, Salinas, Ca.

Bill Jones has been promoted to westem sales mgr. at Pacific Lumber Co., Scotia, Ca., not export sales as incorrectly 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 Plywood, is new to sales.

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

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

Gary DeYoung, ex-Corning/Close Lumber 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 Mouldings, 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.

Steven Buske, ex-L-P, and Scott 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.

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 Forest Group, Lake Oswego, Or.

Dee Shoemaker has retired from Meeks Building Center, Carson City, Nv., after 39 years.

Patrick McCartan and John Barter were nominated to the Louisiana-Pacific board, following the retirement of General Charles "Chuckt' Yeager and creation of an additional seat.

Terry Kerwood, founder of The Wood Manufacturers Network and Technical Training Center, Inc., Medford, Or., has been appointed managing director of APA's Engineered Wood Research Foundation, Tacoma, Wa.

Jay Tinen has been appointed product design mgr. at James Hardie Building Products, Mission Viejo, Ca. Patricia St. Lawrence Bade has been named marketing services mgr.

Luce Brackett has been hired as chieftool foreman at Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.

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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, exLouisiana-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, Bellevue, 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.' Circle

A.C. HOUSTON Lumber Co.'s new Las Vegas, Nv., 13,6,000-sq. ft., 18-.acre complex feqtures a state-of-the-art-iruss plant (top left), as well as training and truss design center, warehbuse,'otiices,'and c.o4trgctol lumber yard. The centerpiece is a MiTek Cyber Saw (top right). Cutting limits are entered into the computer at its righi.

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.

Universal Sets Five-Year Growth Plan

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

Instead, the company is embarking on "Performance 2002," a growth plan centered on strengthened customer relationships, innovative product development, and new merchandising programs-all designed to double the company's current sales of $1.1 billion in five years.

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

"In other words," says Rogers, "we're going to put even more distance between Universal and the other

nine guys in the Top Ten."

Universal already stands out as one of the few public national companies in the wood treating industry. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mi., the company operates 5l facilities in 44 locations, blanketing North America. "We have back-up plants that can service customers; they can relax knowing that a problem at one facility doesn't translate into a problem with our service to them," says Rogers.

As part of its growth strategy, Universal 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 conventional site-built residential and commercial construction.

Since its founding nearly 45 years ago, Universal has become a number one supplier to the manufactured housing market, providing pre-cut lumber components and the majority of the roof trusses for the nation's leading manufacturers. It also is a top supplier to the home center retail market, with products such as its Fence Fundamental. Deck Necessities,

Lattice Basics, Storage Solutions and ProWood pressure treated lumber.

As the company continues its growth, it is increasing its manufacturing capabilities, creating another competitive advantage. "If we have fencing that's manufactured onpremise, we can just take it over to the treating cylinder," Rogers says. "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 installation of wood products operations at Louisiana-Pacific Corp.'s shuttered Ketchikan Pulp Co., Ketchikan, Ak., complex.

Pullen, who earlier had retired as a v.p. of Nibco, Inc., will lead the joint venture formed by L-P and Sealaska Timber Corp.

The pulp mill, closed in March 1997, will be replaced by a veneer mill, modernized sawmill and chip mill.

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MOSES SPEAKS: (1) Actor Charlton Heston addresses the National Wood Window & Door Association during lhe group's 71sl annual meeting Feb.21-25 in Newport Beach, Ca. (2) Vicky & Bill Rubin. (3) Gunar Rogat, Mary & Paul Gundersen. (4) Carl Lindgren, Mark Schongalla. (5) Louie Kurant, Sandy Tucker. (6) Sean Kelley, Sue Wikslrom, Lyn Kelley,

Laura Viscusi (7) Bill Schneider, Peter McKibbin. (8) Dave & Jan Pirwitz. (9) NWWDA chairman Linda Semling, treasurer Ken Hallgren. (10) Mike Baroody, NWWDA president Al Campbell. (11) Jack Semling, Roy Doering, Bill Marvin, (12) Elke & Bob Weiglein. (13) Richard Leggett, Bill Blankenship. (14) Bill & Suzanne Bumpus. (15) Paul Warner, Chuck

Cannon. (16) Dick &Jane Seifert, Jeff Siltala. (17) John & Lana Palmer. (18) Roger & Debbie Lumm, Micheleen Cannon, Clare Knechtel. (19) John Engstrom, Mary Dentinger, Brian & Jacque Ennis. (20) Sam & Gail Wing, Mike Cavanaugh. (21) Bon Koepke, Jerry Mannigel. (22) Bob Van Horn, Hun Choung. (23) Tim Singel, Tom Marsh, Jim Algyre.

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

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 completion 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

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.

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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 swimming pools and spas.

When used together, the Magna-Latch magnetic latch and Tru-Close self-closing hinge allow gates to close and latch without manual force from any open position. The system reportedly eliminates the daneer

Italian Spiral Staircase

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.

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 locked despite shaking, pushing or pulling, the system features a release knob located above the fence out of a child's reach and a key lock for added safety.

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drilling throughout the entire length of the hose provides for 50Vo more watering holes than traditional sprinkler hoses, without puddles or dry spots.

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

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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 tipplng over.

Ideal for woodworking. trimming.

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 angle

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Pass The Popcorn

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

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.

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A Glazed Piece

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

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

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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-

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.

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To Protect And Serve

Preserva-Products. Inc. has a new line of environmentally safe protective finishes for log homes and homes with natural exteriors.

Premium Log Home Finish offers an exclusive blend of oils and protectants to help one-of-a-kind homes

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.

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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.

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(Wall) Paper Doll

A new tool from Dripless, Inc. allows both hands to be free during the application of wallpaper borders.

Constructed of lightweight aluminum, Border Hold-Up utilizes fine needle-like points which attach to any drywall surface with one quick motion. The roll of wet or pasted border paper is held firmly in place, freeing both hands. As work continues,

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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Seize The Daylight

An easy-to-install, leak-proof, energy-efficient 14" tubular skylight has been introduced bv Solatube International, Inc.

boards eliminates the need for waterseal applications and stains. The vinyl surface is said to be crack, warp and rot resistant.

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

In addition, a Deck-Cap railing system in vinyl or treated wood also is available.

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The new 14" model efficiently gathers and distributes natural light through a shaft of tubing into 3n interior 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 moisture.

Also offered are 10" and 16" tubes.

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

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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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Four strategically located West Coast treating plants

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So if you need "it" call J.H. Baxter. We'll give you and your products the right treatment.

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

transmission through walls and reduces passage of water vapor.

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You Dig?

A new hole digger from Victorian Postman simplifies digging, trench 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

lever desisn ensures a consistent hole diameter over any depth.

Constructed with heavy handles, cast metal parts pered steel blade, the tool teed for 20 years.

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Caulk To Me

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

Water-based Kohler Colors High Gloss Caulks match nine Kohler bathroom and kitchen colors by shining

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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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.

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The Wet Look ls Back

A new gloss which enhances the natural beauty of exposed aggregate surfaces while providing maximum 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.

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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SPA-N-DECK

TCR 606 EXTERIOR WOOD FINISH

Technological breakthrough. r Environmentally safe.

o Protects exterior wood up to 5 years. Water based.

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.

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3706 Mercantile Ave. Naples, Florida 34104

MANUS gb^"b NON.SLIP SAFETY PAINT

Prevent slip & falls 100% acrylic latex formula offers a flexible, quick drying paint that withslands heavy tralfic, will not crack or powder, cleans up with ease, and eliminates fire hazards and toxic odors. ldeal for wood, concrete, aluminum, fiberglass or primed steel surfaces.

MANUS COATINGS & RESEARCH CO.

3706 Mercantile Ave. Naples, FL 34104 . (800) 326-2687

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

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

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

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.

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Fix Me A Screwdriver

A high torque,4-in-l screwdriver is now available from Allway Tools.

The new SD41 Screwdriver features an electrically safe (UL tested 2000 v.), fiberglass-reinforced composite shaft which is l/3 less in weight than comparable tools. Visible bit storage and retrieval of bits are provided for in the non-slip ergonomic grip. A powerful magnet holds the bit and screw securely in place while the stainless steel femrle ensures easv bit insertion and removal.

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THE TREATED ANSWER

Lumber, plyvood, round stock stokes, poles, & pilings

Agency stomped, ground contocl fire retordont pressure-treoted wood products

Hold Your Heater

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

The SRILW Single Strap water heater restraint is recommended for all water heaters or air tanks in earthquake, hurricane or tornado-sensitive areas, installing in less than 10 minutes.

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This Drain Gun For Hire

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

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

inner drum. Its slide-action chuck allows easy cable locking and its twopiece, twist-lock drum reportedly won't rust or dent.

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

The tool weighs less than 1l lbs.

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Funnel Business

A funnel with an innovative popup indicator is new from CMD Products.

The Grass Gator Funnel Gage's popup indicator signals users to stop pour- ing fluids when a container is full, eliminating wasteful, messy spills.

Saving time, fuel and money, it controls fluid flow for lawnmowers, outboard motors, tractors and more.

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Trimmable Truss

SpaceJoist TE, LLC, offers a which combines the features of an 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.

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7525 Perryman Court, Balto., MD 21226 (410) 360-9100 Fax (410) 360-2288

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Complete range of CUSTOM PATTERNS SURFACING RIPPING KNIFE GRINDING

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.

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AGATE SALES LUMBER CO.

P.O. Box 987, '11429 E. Bennett Rd., Grass Valley' Ca. 95945 (800) s76-3451 (530) 272-3451

Fax 530-272-3006

new engineered truss I-joist and an open web

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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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 and steps, Versa-Lok units do not require mortar or concrete footings. Virtually maintenance free, they can be installed in all climates.

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nails with the same precision as similar professional contractor tools. User-friendly design allows easy maneuverability during operation.

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Side by Siding

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

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52 Tnn MRncraNt MlcazrNn Apnrr- 1998

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

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,

Protesters try to hang with producers

Proving once again that fools' names and their faces ofttimes appear in public places, two anti-logging protesters 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. 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 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 economic growth to stay profitable.

Instead, the western industry must find ways to improve margins and control costs," Wirfs said. He expects housing starts to decline 2.8Vo to 1.435 million. 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%.

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Colorful Lumber History

Bohemia: The Life & Times of an 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.

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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 brochures are free from L.B. Plastics, Box 907, Mooresville, N.C. 281l5; (800) 752-7739.

Light'em Up

The CD-Rona "Introduction to Lighting" is $30 from Osram Sylvania, Box 8 1 16, Trenton, 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.

This Year's (Re) Model

Information on running a remodeling business is available by calling the National Association of the Remodeline Industry, (703) 575-l 100.

Enviro Product Catalog

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

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item by contocting eoch compony directly.

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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 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 during WWII, he began his building materials career, working for Davidson Plywood and Lumber, El Monte Wholesale Plywood, Western States Plywood, Davidson-Western Plywood, Plywood Finishing Corp. and 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 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 laminate them to plywood panels.

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 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 services and competitive rates it requires," says manager Doug Bench. "This fact, plus the continuing problems with limited rail service. make a

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

He suggests writing letters of protest to the Port's executive director, board of harbor commissioners, city councilman Rudy Svorinich and Mayor Richard Riordan. Their addresses are available by calling PLT at (310) 834-5261.

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

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

Coatings Rise At 3% Clip

Global demand for paints and coatings is forecast to increase 3Vo annually to 26 million metric tons in the year 2001, according to the Freedonia Group.

Strongest gains are forecast for water-based high solids, electrodeposition, powders and other nonsolvent products, with increased market share coming at the expense of traditional low-solid, solvent-borne products.

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LUMBER SALES: Wcll established (1975) reman & wholesale lumber distributor seeks two traders for expanding sales. Self-motivation & experience required. Send resume to Weaver Forcst Products, Inc., P.O. Box 2425, white City, Or. 97503.

SALES. CONSTRUCTION PART TIME. Commission. Minnesota manufacturer of plastic house numbers and signage has need for a person to contact local multi-family contractors, lumber yards and architects in your city or state. Ideal for retired person or manufacturers rep. Contact: J.M. Fredericks, NNI, (800) 3923612; St. Paul, Mn.

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PAN PACIFIC Forest Products, a growth company celebrating its lOth anniversary, is seeking professionals to join our sales force. Establish your exclusive customer base from one of our three offices in Oregon or one in Florida and enjoy one of the industry's best compensation packages. If you have professional sales experience and are interested in joining our rcspected team, send your resume to: Pan Pacific Forest Producrc, Inc., P.O. Box 1507, Bend, Or.97709, Attention: Sales Manager, orcall Ron Hanson, (800) 776-8131.

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RETAIL STORE AND WAREHOUSE.

14,600 sq. ft. with high ceilings and lots of parking on 1.44 acres in Grants Pass, Or., for only $800,000. Contact Bob Farrell, ERA Prestige Homes, (800) 866-98M. Or lease for 45P per sq. ft.

TWO TREATING plant incisors: one Protomech 1979. one Gen 2 1989. Both have 4 vertical heads, 2 horizontal, high density, stripex cleaners, hydraulic motors, no power units. California Cascade Industries, (916) 7363353. Ask for Stu or Harvey.

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3"x4" 3'to 20'T&G DFfloor deck. Grade is equivalent to D Clear. Stock is over 100 years old and is in excellent condition. Manufactured to lay up as 4" thick floor. Price is $375/m F.O.B. Bend, Or. Deschutes Pine Sales, Inc., (800) 547-5660.

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Doors, Windows, Moldings, Wood Columns

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LOCAL LUMBER hauling Southem California roller bed truck & trailers and bobtails radio dispatched. Rail car unloading at our spur in Long Beach, Ca. 3-C Trucking, (562) 4220426.

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\\'arcNESS.

"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

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.

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CSI treaters conference

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 customers took part in wind-whipped golf, sumo wrestling and an elegant evening at the Empire Polo Grounds.

The highlight was a series of educational workshops on such topics as

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 the views of others in the industrv."

One qr ooct preserv1nF{ ornpaily *oes

Preservatives:

Wolman@ (CCA)

Autumn Tone@ (CCA)

Pac-BorrM (Borates)

Dri-Con@ (Fire Retardant)

Creosote

Processes:

High-Density Incisor

Dry Kilns

Timber Sizer

Cut-off Saws

Plywood Stacker

Products:

Dimension Lumber

Sill& Plate

Decking

Fencing

Landscape Timbers

Posts & Rails

Agricultural Products

Guard Rail

Piling

Manufactured Home Pads

Railroad Ties

Bridge Timbers

Utility Poles

Engineered Products

Capabilities:

Car Loading and Reloading

Export Packaging & Shipping

The Pacific Wood Preserving Gompanies

Pacific Wood Preserving of Bakersfield: 805-833-0429

Arizona Pacific Wood Preserving: 520466-7801

Pacific Wood Containers: 409-398-5745

FORT

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 81 1-0903

Diablo Timber.................

Georgia-Pacif ic (Sacramento) ........................(800) 83G7370

Hickson C0rp........... ......(530) 533-7814

J.M. Thomas Forest Products........................(800)

Diabfo Timbsr.........

57$331 1

DMK Pacific Co.p. (F emont) .........................(510) 79&3670

Georgia-Pacilic Corp. (Fremont)....................(800) 83G7370

Green Products, Co .......(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

Strong-Tie Co. ......(8m) 999-5O99

& C0..............

International ...........(800) 233-6795 (41

Pacilic Lumber & Shipping

Sournwrsr

American Studco........(800) 8n.8823

Cascade.....................(800) 289-9663

MONTANA

OREGON

EUGENE / SPRINGFIELO

Baxter & Co., J.H.... .......(s41) 6893m0

C&D Lumber Co..... .......(541) 68$5811

Cascade Pacilic...... .......(541) 72G5686

Gemini Forest Products..................................(541) 485-7578

Georgia-Pacific Corp ......(800) 83S7370

Georgia-Pacilic (millwotldmldg.).....................(800) 261'6030

Hirt & Wood .........................(800) 582'221 2 (541 ) 68&281 5

McFadand Cascade

Rosboro LunrberCo .......(541) 74S8411

Seneca Sawrnill Co. ......(541) 6897950

McMINNVILLE / SALEM

Avison Lumber Co.. .'.'..'(503) 8299131

Claft Sheman CoMn, Inc..............................(503) 5881 108

Univelsal Forest Products (Woodbum)..........(503) 22&6240

Willamette lndustries (Albany)........................(5411 9267n 1

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

GREATER PORTLAND AREA

Caflall Bros. Forest Products.........................(800) 547'201 1

Calilomia Lumb€r Inspeclion SeMce.............(541) 9293337

Collins Pine C0....... .......(503) 227-121 I

Dixielino Lumber Co .......(800) 653-4943

BILLINGS

Georgia-Pacific Corp ......(800)

Pacific Luder & Shipping C0................. .......(2061 762-4877

Primesourm Euilding Products......................(206) 575-0590

Simpson Timb€r Co .......(206) 292'9ry

Tubalor Mill. Inc.....................................'...'....(360) 49&6777

Westem Wood PreseMng C0........................(800], 472'77 1 4

Weyerhaeuser (Tacoma).....(8m) 562-3,960 (206) e4'2345

SPOKANE

Cotville lndian Procision Pine Co. (Omak).....(509) 82e5C27

Georgia-Pacificcorp ......(800) 83S7370

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

Capital Lumber Co. . (30q) 32!1qq

Georgia-Pacilic Corp (qoq qgqlqg

Primdsourm........... .......(303) 227'9000

Trimco Mill|od(...... .......(303) 371'8888

Weyefiaeuser Co...(ln Co.) (8m) $P-8291 (303) 43$8571

GRAND JUIICNON

Trimco Millwork...... .......(970) 434{800

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Advant{ge lusin_ess C_om_prrter Systens [132]..,....37

Agatc Salcs Lumber Co. 04Et .........-...-...--...--.-SO

All-Coost Forest Products [105]---......,.-...--......-..s

Anthony Forest Products [1] 11...-.-.....-...-..-.-...-20

Baxter, J.H. n39l ......-...,.......;.-..........-...---.--.-4S

Bean Lumber Cc, Curt IlOEI -.,-----.--.,,--.--.--t

Birdsong Wholcsalc Lurnber, Inc, t156l ....,..-.-..._Ss

Bohemia Book [l 17l..--.-----.--.---.--...--.-...-26

Boise Cascade [lSfl-.--.-- ..............-........S1

Bowman Lumbcr Co. u116l --------.......,..............49

Qql_Coast Wholesale Lumbcr, Inc. [123]..,............31

C&E Lumbcr Co t12t .....,.............:..-.;-..............33

Cscade Prcific Wood Treating [1361.......,...,,.-.....40

3-C Trucking [10O...,-...--... j.:.....;........................6

Chemoniae Council I1071...........,......-........-..........-..7

Colorado Pacific Industries Ill4].,....-.,.-...-.....-,..22

Colville Indian_Precision Pine Cri. If 401,......-.-.....46

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Friescn Lunbcr Co. If 29] -.-....--.--..:..................J5

Golding Sullivan Lunber Sales [154]...-.....,........,..54

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Conrad_Wood Preserving [162].....1--...--..Covcr III Co. tf 201..................:,...........,.,..-..30

[fgqlc Ind_ustries (Magnetic Puh Broon) [l4l],...46

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Hoover Treated Wood Products Il2q,--.-..........J3

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