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NEW PRODUCTIS

And Selected Sales Aids

Specially

Designed Decking

Supreme Decking has been specially designed by Burke Lumber, Inc. to repel water, minimizing such defects as twisting, warping, cupptng and splitting common to other 2x6 deck boards.

Boards feature a crowned top and relief cuts on the bottom. The crowned top allows water to drain off naturally aided by the relief cuts which also serve to improve dimensional stability.

Decking is milled only from #1 boards and then pressure treated to ensure top quality.

Big Chalk

The Pro-Line Giant Chalk Line Reel from Keson Industries holds 130 ft. of strong polycord and a full pound ofchalk.

It is useful for fence building, roof installation, construction and other sizeable marking jobs.

FAX For All

A new multi-user FAX system has been inhoduced by Dimensions. The LaserFAX integral FAX machine will send customer quotes, invoices, purchase orders and otler computer-generated documents right from individuals' desks, eliminating waiting in line at the FAX machine. lt receives plain paper, eliminating the hassle of curled up themnl paper. The system is available to dl Dimensions users, regardless of current software revision.

Roof Belt

An advanced tiedown svstem that offers a secure alternativeio bungie cords and rope to safely secure overhead loads is new from Rack-Strap. The device pennanently mounts to the overhead rack with four bolts or can be welded to the rack frame. Loads can be secured in seconds bv wrapping the nylon belt around th-e bundle, hooking the belt in place and using the built-in ratchet to apply up to 500lbs. of wrap tension.

Constructed of durable ABS plastic, the reel features an easy fill door, sturdy carrying handle, folding crank handle with lock, and an extralarge chrome-plated pull ring. The large diameter reel {Nsures fast rewind.

Lattice Salesman

A new PVC Lanice display board from Burton Woodworks enables retailers to offer their customers top quality lattice without carrying a large inventory of often slower tuming premium-priced items.

The colorful 17" x 36" display board includes a 12" x 12" product sample and full color pic[res of acuraI installations. notes the benefits and features of Burton PVC lattice, suggests uses for residential, industrial, landscaping, etc., and features a durable literature pocket for takehome brochures that show tle sizes and dimensions available.

The display board is ftee.

Deck & Fence Block

An aluminwr spacer that oeates a strong, dry, easily maintained joint between a house and adjacent decks or fences is new from The Flash Block Co.

Available in two sizes, Flash Blocks help keep rot-causing debris ftom gathering between buildings and ledgers.

The Heat ls On

FlameBreak, a superior fire resistant panel used for new and replacement roof decking combining APA perfonnance rated plywood and DensGlass proprietary gypsum panels, is new from Georgia-Pacifi c.

Panels don't rely on chemical treaErent of the plywood for their fire retardant properties, instead using the natural properties of the gypsum to help reduce flame spread. The imbedded glass mat faces and silicone-treated, water-resistant core yield exceptionally low flame spread.

By combining the two panels into one, FlameBreak saves construction time since builders don't have to first apply a gypsum panel to the roofing framework and then a complete second layer of conventional plywood or OSB for structural strength.

Rack'em Up

Meco cantilever racks from Berkot Manufacturing Co. ate fully adjustable to help eliminate current and future storage problems.

Racks are modular within each basic capacity series so that additional amn, uprights and cross braces can be added later. Anns are completely adjustable on 3" centers up and down the full length of the uprights. Different sized arms mav be interchanged. Single-sided uprights can be converted to doubles when used with larger bases designed to accommodate arms on both sides. Bases can be used for extra storage.

Free Additional Information

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Stucco-Fi nished Sidinq

Duratemp Plywood Siding from Miller Redwood is now available in a Mediterranean-style stucco finish. The easy-to-install siding provides a skip-rowel texture for build- ing exteriors using standard framing techniques. The low maintenance, weather resistant product reportiedly won't split, check or crack.

Featuring heavy duty steel conststruction, all racks are designed for quick assembly and instant accessibility to one piece or a full load. Included are all necessary hardware and complete insEuctions.

Ideal for storage and easy selection of bar stock, pipe, mouldings, tubing, flooring materials and other long, heavy, unwieldy items, they come in three different basic capacity series. Available are 6' to 20' high columns; 3', 4',5', 6' and 8' wide braces; straight arms in seven lengths and heavy duty and extra heavy duty amrs in five lengths with or without lips, and a wide range of base sizes.

It is made by laminating 1/8" textured hardboard to exterior plywood. The APA-grade-trademarked panels offer a 25 yeat warranty and come in 3/8" and 5/8" thiclnesses and 4'x8'. 4'x9' and 4'x10' sizes.

Flexible Flat Rope

A line of flat rope well suited for a wide variety of applications requiring a flexible rope that exhibits a high strength-tG'weight ratio and low elongation is new from Neptco.

Strong, lightweight, flexible and virtually sretch resiscant, Muletape comes in woven or unidirectional styles made from polyester, Kevlar and composites, in widths from 1/4" to 2" and tensile strengths from 200 to 15,000lbs.

It is available in splice-free lengths up to 100,000 ft. and can bejackete( silicone lubricated and custom printed on both sides with measurement markings or other messages.

A First In Foam Board

A new residential foam sheathing board, reportedly the first protective filn-faced foam board !o bring the superior performance of interlocking edges to all residential sheathing thicknesses, has been introduced by Amoco.

Amofoam-SlX extruded polystyrene insulation reduces air infiltration better than ordinary square-edge boards. With a shiplap edge on both vertical sides, it helps eliminate the gaps often created by traditional square-edge products. The shiplap edge also permits one-person installation by locking the shiplap edge of the second board into the slot fonned by the stud and shiplap of the frst.

A tough, protective, non-reflective, plastic film laminate on both sides of the foam sheet helps withstand the rigors of on-site installation.

It is available in 4'x8' and 4'x9' sheets, in ll2", 314" and 1" thicknesses.

Seal lt Anytime

Pro-Stik All Temp, a high-performance latex sealant that can be applied througbout the year, even in temperatures ranging ftom 0" to 120" F, is new from Ohio Sealants.

including clear, the sealant is mold and mildew resistant, easy to apply and clean up with soap and water, and paintable.

Providing excellent adhesion to wood, glass, vinyl and aluminum, it is ideal for sealing around windows and doors, vinyl and aluminum siding, skylights and vents.

Splinter Group

Super-sharp, stainless steel tweezers from Miracle Point feanre an adjustable 5x power magnifying glass to make even the tiniest splinter look like a toothpick

It contains silicone for excellent flexibility and adhesion to withstand up to 507o total joint movement. This flexibility provides a weatherproof seal that prevents moisture and air infiltration.

Available in more than 25 colors

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