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Rail Workers

New fence rail brackets from Teco Lumberlok reportedly provide simpler, more efficient connections of fence rail members to fence posts.

The new line includes a fence rail bracket for insidenrounted site-built fences, a fence section rail bracket for installing pre-fab sections between posts, a fence face rail bracket for taller fences and heavier loads, and a pipe post rail bracket for wood fences on 2" O.D. ntetal pipe posts.

The brackets allow positioning of rails in the center of posts, allowing slats to be alternated and giving the fence a finished appearance on both sides. Rails are quickly, easily connected to posts by nailing or screwing, eliminating special cutting, notching or other fitting. Splitting of the post is also less likely when the bracket is centered on the post.

A slide-in feature allows the simple removal of entire fence sections or individual rails or louvers, making maintenance easier. All brackets are made of l8-gauge hot dipped galvanized steel.

D-l-Y Sunspaces

Do-it-yourself sunroom kits feature pre-glazed, engineered side panels.

from Omega Sunspaces thermoplastic roof and

The lightweight sheets are said to provide excellent thermal control, have special ultraviolet-resistant surlaces and carry a five year limited warranty against yellowing and loss of light transmission.

Pre-assembled roof sections range in depth from 2 ft. l0 in. to l2-l/2 ft., with unlimited length. Front wall sections slide into an aluminum acceptance channel that is bolted to the natio or deck.

Tough Walls

The massive look of masonry and poured concrete fence walls is available in a lightweight system from Cubic Industries said to cost less than, yet outperform, traditional materials.

Constructed of polystyrene cores with a highly modified cementitious coating, Cubic Wall Systems are ideal for perimeter, entrance, privacy, sound buffer and noise barrier walls. Construction requires no heavy footings.

The walls reportedly resist the effects of ground shifts, severe windload and other environmental factors. They come in virtually any shape, dimension, texture and color.

Colorful Lumber

Color-impregnated laminated veneer lumber in a wide range of solids, multi-colors and natural woodtones is now available from Rutland Plywood in sheets, boards, dimension blanks, turning squares and dowels.

Colorwood LVL is produced from l/16" clear maple and birch veneers that are vacuum impregnated with color dyes and woodtones and laminated into dimension lumber, squares and dowels in all popular sizes and thicknesses.

The lumber can be processed on conventional woodworking machinery and is finished using the same procedures as are used on traditional hardwoods and softwoods.

Bed Box For Tools

Side-Mates, lockable toolboxes for pickup truck cargo beds, are new from Reading Body Works.

Mounted on the side rails, they have a low profile that won't obstruct rear vision from the cab. They come in six different sizes, each offering ample storage area for long or oddshaped tools and parts.

The boxes feature heavy duty 16 gauge steel, electric welded construction, anti-corrosion priming; a scratch and chip-resistant high gloss white enamel finish; pneumatic props to automatically open the lid; rubber seals to protect the tools; reliable Slam-Action lock, and removable, adjustable dividers for organized storage.

Gutter Snaps

A snap-together vinyl gutter system with the classic look of a metal gutter has been introduced by GSW Thermoplastics Co.

Snap-Seal Traditional fittings feature triple-lipped, injection-molded seals, eliminating the need for glues or solvents. The seals are permanently bonded to the fittings, so no replacement seals are needed.

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Lavish Bathware

Two distinctive new bath accessory lines have been introduced by Franklin Brass Manufacturing Co.

The Tempra collection comes in solid brass with concealed mountings, in a choice of three finishes: polished brass, polished chrome and a combination of both.

Astra bathware is made of zinc die cast with concealed mountings, in polished brass, polished chrome, black and white finishes.

Collections include robe hook, brush and tumbler holder, soap dish, paper holder, towel ring, 18" and24" towel bar sets and companion switch plates.

"ln" Doors

The Ultimate French door from Nicolai uniquely blends Old World romanticism with sleek, contemporary stylishness.

Each door is crafted of Douglas fir and contains l5 deep, beveled, l/4"thick glass panes set with polished brass dividers.

Fertilizer Fork

A new compost fork from Ames makes building a compost pile easier, helping home gardeners to transform lawn and garden clippings into valuable fertilizer.

The fork's five tines are set close together for more efficient Iifting and turning.

Other features: tempered steel ferrule, hardwood handle and extra long 36" power D-handle.

Grime Buster

Klean-Strip's new Driveway & Patio Cleaner cuts through grease and oil on concrete and asphalt surfaces.

The water-based product comes in quart and gallon containers.

Felt Fasteners

Plasti-Top felt nails from National NailCorp. attach dry-in [elt on steep, nailable roof decks.

The fluorescent green nails have large l" diameter polyproplylene caps pre-assembled with 3/4" to 3" ring-shank nails. Edges are beveled down, creating strong bearing pressure and eliminating blow-offs and lateral slippage of the felt.

Roofing nails which fasten overlaying shingles or tile will penetrate the plastic top.