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Oak Veneered Door Jambs

Oak Over is a new oak veneered door jamb and moulding product manufactured by Contact Lumber Co.

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The oak veneer is laminated over a soft textured wood substrate to make the product dimensionally stable, Iighter weight, and easier to work with than solid oak or veneer over a particle board substrate. Oak Over reportedly doesn't split, twist or check like solid oak and does not have to be predrilled for nails or screws.

The jambs and mouldings are available in 14' lengths or cut-to-length sets, pre-sanded ready to finish or available prefinished with a penetrating stain and an acrylic top coat. All products are shipped in heavy duty cartons for easy handling and for protection during shipment and storage.

The new door is factory-glazed with 3/4 in. or l/8 in. tempered glass and equipped with a deadbolt entry lock. Interior muntins are used for divided lite doors with sealed insulating glass.

The door comes in 2'6" and 3' panel widths in one, two and three panel doors. Both 6'8" and 8'high doors are available with left or right entry.

Swinging Glass Door

A new prefinished swinging glass door for the residential market has been introduced by the General Aluminum Corp.

The Dallas Door, designed to sell for approximately 25v/o less than swinging wood doors of comparable size and glazing, is said to be an excel-

Hands On Faucets

A new line of two handle lavatory faucets, featuring clear or smoke colored handles has been introduced by Midcor. These faucets utilize a celcon waterway, a washerless valve system and a chrome finished ABS cover plate.

Reportedly designed with contempoftfy styling, state-of-the-art engineering features and a low price to appeal to the market place, each faucet has an aerator which is said to limit the flow to a maximum of 2.75 gallons per minute.

TrimTool

Good for various wallcovering d-i-y chores, the Mini Paint and Trim Guide, from Hyde Tools, reportedly can be used as a paint shield, a smoothing tool for wallcovering material or drywall compound, and as a straight edge for trimming.

The 12 in. stainless steel blade is said to extend beyond the handle to reach corners. A hang hole in the polypropylene handle makes storing the tool easy.

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Whirlpool forTwo

The Artista two-person whirlpool bath with a contoured shape has been introduced by Jacuzir Whirlpool Bath. Standard features include the Water Rainbow fill spout with shower diverter and the Magic Touch onloff and water level switch.

The fill spout has the rainbow effect of a waterfall while the onloff switch is said to enable bathers to operate the whirlpool system with just a touch of the finger while inside the bath.

The four directionally adjustable whirlpool jets and two adjustable air-mixture controls allow bathers complete control over the whirlpool action. Measuring 60 in. long, 42 in. wide and 2l in. high, the bath is available in a variety of colors and is made of high-gloss acrylic reinforced with fiberglass. It comes pre-plumbed.

As Good as lt Looks

Designed to hold pies from 8 to l0 in. in diamgter, the Servin' Saver Pie Keeper from Rubbermaid has extra width to accommodate pie plates with handles or especially large pie crusts.

The see-through snap-on cover, tall enough to safely accommodate the highest meringue pies, is textured in critical areas to resist scratching. The base is recessed to hold the pie in place and has handles.

The keeper which allows safe stacking of two or more units is reportedly made of a durable crack and shatter resistant plastic that is top-rack dishwasher safe with a full 5-yr. warranty.

New Look Laminates

Fourteen new patterns have been added to the DuraBeauty line of decorative laminates from Consoweld Corp.

Featured are five new contemporary European designs that adapt well to a wide range of cabinet styles; a traditional honey color oak grain and eight new solids.

The laminates can be used as surfacings on countertops, vanities, cabinets, furniture and in other residential applications.

Stick With lt

A new epoxy adhesive designed specifically for bonding vinyl flooring to concrete is being offered by Synthetic Surfaces Inc.

The bond strength of this adhesive is said to exceed the strength of the vinyl flooring itself, as well as having outstanding adhesion to rubber and many other products used for flooring, roofing, furniture, construction and part assembly.

Put The Sun To Work

A low cost, lightweight solar panel has been introduced by Inter-Co.

The small photovoltaic module with 2-l/2 watts peak output is reportedly excellent for small electrical requirements around the home, boat, van or worksite. Converting sunlight directly into electrical energy, the module will reportedly recharge or maintain a charge on storage batteries for powering refrigeration units, amplifiers, radios, fluorescent lights or portable communications equipment.

The products have a 5-yr. design life and a2-yr. guarantee.

A French Slider

A practical solid wood, authentic French sliding door has been introduced by California Architectural Millwork Corp.

The California Classics door comes in solid oak, solid fir and solid pine versions. A solid oak frame and threshold is said to fit all standard patio entry openings. There are 20, 30 and 40 light versions with glass in standard single or dual g)aze,bronze or greylite tint, beveled or plain.

The door package includes a solid brass hardware and lock mechanism with a choice of handles. A solid wood, matching screen door that fits standard replacement screens is part of the package.

The Merchant Magazine gle switches, can be installed over existing light switches with no changes in wiring. A transparent faceplate allows matching wallpaper or other designs to be inserted. The unit.can also be painted.

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Under CoverSwitch

A decorator light switch that reportedly can be installed in seconds and made to match any room decor is new from Deco-Lite, Inc.

The Lite-Touch, available for tog-

In The Swing

The Riviera double in-swing patio door system by Maywood, Inc. is under-sized to fit most existing openings, reportedly making it perfect for sliding glass door replacement.

Constructed of kilndried ponderosa pine, the system features vertical grain veneered door stiles which are said to eliminate the butcher-block look and provide excellent stainability.

Weatherstripping and adjustable door sweeps protect against the wind and weather. A jambto-jamb vinyl thermal break helps to eliminate hot or cold temperature transfer. These featues reportedly make it possible for the system to qualify for federal energy tax credits.

The unit is available in 6 ft. 8 in. height and 5 ft. and 6 ft. widths.

Spread TheWord

New from Kelley Manufacturing Co. is a lightweight, 20 in. drop spreader with a 60 lb. capacity, norust poly hopper.

For fertilizer, seed or salt, it has positive on/off controls mounted on zinc plated tubular handles that are said to resist rust. No-rust, l0 in. blow molded wheels keep the pellet release point high to avoid clogging.

Oak Medicine Cabinet

A medicine cabinet featuring a beveled mirror, recessed lighting and a dropdown cosmetic box has been introduced by Bertch Cabinet Mfg.

The solid oak medicine cabinet comes in three colors and is finished with catalyzed varnish.

The cabinet is one in a complete line of bathroom vanities, medicine cabinets and accessories constructed of selected hardwoods.

Made In The Shade

Clear glass from Hurd Millwork Corp. provides shade from solar heat without tinting.

The Sunbelter windows with transparent insulation reportedly can cut residential air conditioning bills by up to $250 a year by shading better than most tinted or mirrored, reflective glass or dark solar control films.

Available for new and retrofit construction, the windows are said to admit 5390 less heat than single pane,

4590 less heat than double pane and 3390 less heat than tinted glass.

With a ponderosa pine frame and sash, the window is available with an exterior of either primed wood or heavy extruded aluminum cladding for maintenance-free performance.

Starts At The Bottom

Better Bottom, a do-it-yourself, one-piece replacement cover for aluminum patio chairs from Phifer Wire Products, is reportedly easier to install and lasts longer than replacement webbing.

Made of long-lasting, vinyl+oated polyester, a strong, durable and mildew-resistant fabric, it is available in four solids, a plaid and a stripe. Available in two sizes, one for chairs and one for chaise lounges, the covers come with a limited five-vearwarrantv.

Wainscoting For The D-l-Yer

A new wood decorating product for d-i-yers, by States Industries, is based on traditional wainscoting patterns and features all wood panels 16 in. wide and 42 in. high.

Patterns include a beaded look in pine, flat and grooved western cedar, oak and alder. Each package reportedly contains enough wainscoting to cover eight lineal feet of wall, 42 in. high. Point-of-purchase material illustrates installation techniques as well as completed installations.

"LOOKINGAROUND"says Paul Bunyan

Paul does not rest on his fame as the lumberman's symbol of accomplishment. New requirements and changing conditions keep him alert to progress.

Brassy Accessories

The New Orleans accessory series, by Baldwin Hardware Corp., is one of seven contemporary and traditional groupings comprising the Epic Accessories line.

Featured items include glass vanity shelves, soap dishes, toothbrush/tumbler holders, towel bars and rods and robe hooks.

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Pref inished Oak Flooring

Oakmont, anew 5/16 in. prefinished solid oak floor has been introduced by Bruce Hardwood Floors.

A polyurethane finish makes the floor as easy to care for as rnost other floor coverings and gives a high gloss.

The 12" x 12" square flexible parquets are said to install quickly and easily, even over irregular surfaces and most sub-floors, even concrete. Tongue and groove connections lock the parquets together for a smooth, flat, long-lasting installation. The flooring is available in three colors.

All items in the line feature concealed mounting for continuity of design in a choice of polished brass or polished chrome finish over solid brass. Many are also available in antique brass, satin chrome or combination finishes.

The Arrow T-50XP Xpando fastening attachment is a new innovation in staple gun accessories.

The tool reportedly instantly converts several models of the Arrow staple gun into a versatile multi-fastening system that is said to shoot fasteners accurately wherever nails, screws, rivets and masonry anchors can be used.

It reportedly permits fast, easy, secure one-sided fastening of objects to wood, metal, plastic, concrete blocks, cement, brick, masonry and other materials. The flush front design is said to make it ideal for fastening in close corners.

Who's Who In the Sfi)

Nineteen forest products corporations are represented on the 1985 Fortune magazine 500 list.

Georgia-Pacific in 47th place is the closest to the top. Other companies and their rankings are Weyerhaeuser, 66; Champion International, 70; International Paper, 80; Boise Cascade, lU; Kimberly-Clark, 108; Crown Zellerbach, 129; Times Mirror, 139; Mead, l4l; James River Corp. of Virginia, 158; Union Camp, 183; Great Northern Nekoosa. 194; Hammermill

Paper, 198; Westvaco, 2lli TempleInland, 264; Louisiana-Paciftc, 269; Willamette Industries, 27 6; Potlatch, 302; Southwest Forest Industries, 359.

W. R. Grace & Co. which owns nine home center chains along with other enterprises is in 50th position.

Building products companies include Owens-Corning Fiberglas, 134; Jim Walter, 162; Manville, 2M; National Gypsum, 219:' Armstrong World Industries, 228; CertainTeed, 273; Lone Star Industries, 301 ; GAF, 370.

Firms producing tools, housewares and other home center related products include PPG Industries. 89; Sherwin-Williams, 177; Cooper Industries, 180; Black & Decker Manufacturing, 232; Stanley Works, 280; Dexter, 40D; Ceco,425.

Pressure treating related companies include Koppers, 202; Witco Chemical, 236i Hoover Universal, 341; Reichhold Chemicals. 351.