)ALCO UNITPACKAGING

The PALCO unit system is >signed to reduce handling, allow rsy mechanical unloading and to pro:t the lumber PALCO packages its y lumber products in units measuring rproximately 44" wide x 20" hrgh x 20' rg. Each banded unit contains about 50 board feet of one item and has a :ce-tallv attached Individual units of n dried and air seasoned products e pre-packaged with cardboard rvering on both sides and the top to ovide protection against damage ;avy cardboard corner pieces are ed to protect corners. reduce possr: band slippage, and to keep bands vay from the sides of the units (See )seup photo on other side ) For even faster boxcar unloadl, up to five units can be strapped 3ether wilh 11/a" metal straps These semblres are called "multi-unrtsl' The 'aps may be removed when small 'klifts have to be used for unloading rnnage 2x4's are placed between LCO s large. covered Inventory helps assure ,t assembly o1 orders and on-time shipment.

the straps and the cardboard protectors of multi-units to orotect the lumber from edge damage caused by movement of the load against boxcar sides

(Note For extra protection of siding and tongue-and-groove patterns, bundle paper wrapping is available for a small additional charge )

PALCO Unit Shipping Information

Versatile PALCO units are designed for easy loading on flat bed trucks, piggy back flats and in boxcars. Unloading and reloading enroute is fast and easy. with the lumber protected against normal handling damage

Depending on truck capacity.

1B to 20 units of certif ied krln dried redwood uppers, 14 to 15 units of Douglas fir dry uppers or 20 units of air seasoned redwood (such as PALCO rustic siding) normally will make a full load Units of green garden grade redwood commons can be mixed with dry items Note. These are general truck capacities Some truck shipments may differ as they are regulated by both height and weight limitations Several trucks can be loaded simultaneously during inclement weather in PALCO's indoor storage facility

Depending on minimum weight reouirements. boxcars will contain from 12 to 20 units. When reouired. dunnage air bags are placed in boxcars and inflated to stabilize loads durrng transport

Warehouse Inventory

PALCO maintains a large inventory of stock redwood and Douglas fir unitized items. This provides convenient, quick assembly of orders and prompt shrpment.