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BORATE TREATED WOOD
Hi-bor' brand treated wood is a borate treated designed for interior house framing in Ha treaied wood resists attack bv Formosan termites and numerous hbusehold i
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*EffirePRO' brand interior fire retardant is the construction Jndustrv's newest and most advanced fire Drotection s6tem for wodd. The unique FirePro chemisw i5 a patent pehdins formulation that con'tains no phosphorou's-based comlounds. ;
An EPA-approved alternative to CCA, the active ingredients reportedly are insoluable in water and will not leach from treated product. Unlike CCA, the new formula is said to be easier on fasteners such as screws and galvanized nails.
Initially, Armourwood will come in pre-primed exterior house trim, fascia, and siding made from fingerjointed radiata pine. In time, the product will expand to millwork products such as door and window components.
- PLeuse contact (866) 372-9663 or visit tenonusa.com
Colored Shingles
Elk Premium Buildine Products and 3M's Industrial Mineral Products Division-have developed what is reportedly the first colored asphalt shingle to offer energy efficiency in a choice of earth-toned colors.
rd9 iorate pressure treatcd lumber for ioisils, stuils, rooftzusses, rafters, b€ar :rior framing and sill plate applicatio
75 McMinnville, OR 97128 Phone: 503-434-5450 FAX: 8[I8-TSO-WOOD (888-876-9663)
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Formerly, shingles that met the requirements of the Energy Star program were only available in white. Elk Cool Color shingles are offered in weatherwood, antique slate, and barkwood.
Elk also offers Domain Winslow in its Cool Color Series, a large-scale, wood-shake look shingle available in the browncastle shade.
- Please contact (972) 851-0453 or go online at www.elkcorp.com

Beautiful Garage Doors
Clopay has introduced three new residential garage door lines.
Part Shoji screen, part '50s-era garage door, the Avante collection combines aluminum and glass in a sleek, modern design. Glass options control the degree of light transmission and privacy.
ture, Gallery collection doors feature the appearance of an old-fashioned swing-out wooden doors without the problems of maintenance, rot and fadlng.
- Please contact (800) 282-2260 or visit www.clopay.com
Stop That Mold
EnviroCare Corp. has introduced a mold protection product that is applied like paint or stain.

ForSite can be applied in all wall cavities, usually during the dry-in stage before windows are installed, as well as on porous surfaces such as concrete. It can also be used in conjuction with mold remediation, as a final step in restoring water-damaged build- ing materials. Water-based for easy cleanup, applications usually dry in a few hours.
-Please contact (877) 463-2628 or v i s it www.e nv ir oc ar e c orp.c om
Lots of Sunshine
New polygon-shaped windows from Integrity by Marvin Windows & Doors are more than 60Vo larget, fitting rough openings ofup to 49 sq. ft.
The Brilliance series, developed with 3M, gives the look of beveled glass at a more affordable price. Accentrim technology optically enhances the window surface to create the illusion and depth ofcut glass.
Crafted of pre-painted steel embossed with natural woodgrain tex-
They are available in a variety of shapes for sidelites, transoms or to flank large picture windows. All exceed the Energy Star rating.
- Please contact (800) 328-0268 or v is it www.inte grityw indow s.c om
Flexible Order Picker

A ner'v Kombi lifi truck has been developed by Junghcinrich Lift Truck Coru.
Cooler Heads
Workwear that helps ventilate the wearer has been introduced by Gorgonz.
fhe Performance Work Hat is made of DuPont CoolMax fabric to pull srveat ar.vay from the head and keep the wearer cool and dry. It is available in navy or khaki, rvith or r'vithout the Gorgonz logo.
The Pcrformance Work Shirt features a lightrveight fabric that dries faster, breathes better, and lasts longer than a standard cotton t-shirt.
EKX 410 can stack and retrieve full pallets or individual iterns from both sides of the zrisle. Its patented 180' swing reach mast and AC drive control are suited to narow aisles and confined spaces.
- Please conlact (888) 3-13-2641 or v is i I www..j ung lte inrich.cotrt
It also comes with multiple, secured pockets for holding smaller items that cannnot be easily stored in a tool belt or pants' pocket.
- Please contact (877) 725-1386 o r v s it fi'lr'v'. gor go n :,.(' ot17
Guides can also be customized to fit specific workplace environments.
- PLease contact (512) 560-6385 or go online at www. thecommunicard.com
Smooth & Glossy Surfaces
Pour-N-Walk from Garon Products is a self-leveling epoxy-strength floor resurfacer. The IOO%o solids formula provides a smoooth, glossy, uniform surface for damaged concrete floors.
Virtually impervious to dirt and bacteria, the thick resurfacer withstands heavy traffic and needs no topcoat.
- Please contact (800) 631-5380 or go online at www. garonproducts.com
Keeping Dry Outdoors
Easy to install, the RainEscape Deck Drainage System uses downspouts and troughs to drain water away from covered outdoor living areas.
The entire system can be concealed with a soffit. Lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, and entertainment systems can also be installed.
- Please contact (877) 348-1385 or go online at www.rainescape.com
Pocket Translators
Communicard language aids help employees and employers who don't speak both English and Spanish communicate on the job.
The laminated, passport-sized guides fold out to show illustrations of tasks and tools specific to different workplace environments. Topics such as painting, drywall, cleanup and demolition are addressed.
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Heavy Lifting
A full line of lift trucks from Toyota Material Handling U.S.A. can be ordered with CNG fuel systems that carry the UL listing and meet new EPA regulations.
Dependable Pertormance
RMT ceftified glued lumber is superior to solid sawn timber for a number of reasons.
Kiln dried to a moisture content below 15%
Twisting, splifting, cupping and warp in g virtual ly elim inated Waste due to fall down is viftually eliminated
Code Becognind
The CNG tank has a one-touch latch design for access to the engine. An anolog CNG tank pressure is standard; an optional digital gauge for the dash is available.
- Please contact (800) 226-0009 o r v i s it www.t ott ot afor k I ift. c om
Tape Standing Up
A new tool from Firestone enables roofers to install seam tape from a standing position, reducing fatique.
Manufactured to meet or exceed the published design values of solid sawn tinber of the same size and grade
The WWPA certification complies with American Lumber Standards

Oidributed By P.O. Box 1802, Medford, (541) 535-3465
QuickTaper is adjustable for precise application of 3", 6", or 7" Firestone QuickSeam tape.
- Please contact (800) 428-4442 or v i s it www.fire stonebpco.com
Low VOC Sealant
Formulated to meet new low VOC regulations, OSI's Pro-Series Quad Advanced Formula Sealant has a large color palette to match new siding.
Its multi-polymer formula orovides all-weather adhesion and easy extrusion, resists mildew. and won't crack or yellow once cured. For ease of use, it features a break-a-way seal th.at makes high-height JOOS easler.
- Contacr (888) 445-
Custom Millwork - Patterns in Softwoods & Hardwoods - Custom Runs of Paint Grade
Poplar Mouldings a Specialty
Mouldings - Siding - Trim Pieces
Wholesale Lumber - Redwood - Uppers
Douelas Fir - Pine - Hardwoods - Westem Red Cedar
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CPR For Composite Decks
Gemini Coatings offers CPR, Composite Products Repair, a complete solution for composite decks and accessories. The line includes touch-up pens, epoxy repair sticks, and custom aerosol paints and stains to repair screwholds, sawcuts, gouges, scratches, and other general touch-ups and repairs.
- Please contact (800) 742-8516 or go online at www. c ompo siteproduct s r epair.com
Trimboard For A Lifetime
Expanded, rigid PVC trimboard from Kleer Lumber looks, feels, and works like wood, but has weather-resistant features and a lifetime warranty.
It doesn't need to be painted, but it can be. With standard construction adhesives, it can be glued to wood, masonry, and a variety of substrates.
It is also engineered to be fire-resistant and self-extinquishing.
- Please contact (866) 553-3770 or go online at www. kleerlumber.com
Sidinq lmprovements
Truedomfo'rt Insulated Sidins from CertainTeed now includes a Dorible 6" Cedar Board engineered to look like wide board wood siding. Its polystyrene insulation backing adds strength, rigidity and increases R-value. The rigid foam backing is treated with insect repellant and fire retardant, to meet a Class I (A) fire rating, and helps block exterior noise.
Its Studfinder installation system allows fast, accurate and secure installation.

Also available are Double 4" Clapboard and Double 4-ll2 Dutchlap, in 12 colors with coordinating trims.
- Please contact (800) 233-8990 or visit www.certainteed.com
New Tile Gizmo
Multi-purpose and reusuable, the Space-It-Right tile-gauging tool eliminates the need for conventional molded spacers that are usually discarded after use.
grooves on both sides, which is prefinished with a five-coat rust protection process.
An exclusive process applies a woodgrain look before a final finish of white, almond or sandstone is added.
Doors can be ordered up to 14' high by 16'2" or as narrow as 8'2" wide. Standard panel heights are 18", 21" , and 24"
- Please contact (800) 248-3600 o r v i s it www.tay lordoor.c om
Block Windows That Open
Operable acrylic block windows from Hy-Lite Products offer privacy, sunlight and airflow.
Custom-made with white. tan or driftwood vinyl frames, they are offered in casement. awning and base-
Attached to the index finger, it can set the grid for ajob, space tiles evenly and quickly, and removes excess adhesive in joint lines.
It is available in sizes from l/16" to 3/8".
- Please contact (847) 370-4647
Toilets in Tight Spaces
A macerating toilet from Saniflo looks like a conventional toilet and takes up the same floor space. But instead of routing the flush water through a floor drain, it is routed to a macerator that liquefies the waste and discharges it under pressure through a discharge line as small as3l4".
Properly sized, the macerating system can handle waste water from all the fixtures in a bathroom, even on a septic system.
A smaller Sanipo as well as a larger Saniplus are available.
- Please contact (800) 363-5874 o r v i s it www.s aniflo.c om
Doors With Texture
Taylor Door has expanded its selection of textured woodsrain steel garage doors.
CommCore Series doors come in a nominal 2" insulated panel with V- ment hopper styles.
Custom features are also available.
- Please contact (877) 712-4013 or visit www.hy-lite.com
Quolity Weslern Cedor Products

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