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Fibercement siding that replicates the texture of cedar and reportedly won't crack, warp or buckle is new from James Hardie Building Products. Select Cedarmill is suited for all environments and resists damage from exposure to humidity, rain, snow, salt air and termites.

Shut Your Trap

Action Media Group has introduced a new device that prevents loss of valuables and other objects that fall into a sink.

By simply twisting two small knobs and removing the Safety Trap's removable screen, objects can be snared before they're flushed into the pipe system.

The product reportedly fits all standard sinks and replaces the old-fashioned P Trap.

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Shuffle The Deck

Wood/resin composite decking that reportedly resists splitting, warping, cupping and splintering is available from Fiber Composite Corp.

Thermal Melamine Panels

Decorative panels made with a thermoset melamine overlay that is permanently fused to a particleboard or MDF substrate are available from Stel Industries Inc.

The panels resist abrasions, stains, scuffing, radiant heat and boiling water and can be used for cabinets, fixtures, office furniture and other USCS.

Over 40 styles are available, including birch, maple, oak and walnut wood grains.

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The non-combustible product is made of Portland cement, ground sand. cellulose fiber. selected additives and water and available in 4"10-3/4" exposures.

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Moisture Content Software

Wagner Electronic Products has introduced a software package for its 683iCE Moisture Content Management System.

Info-Pak Plus for Windows NT uses non-contact, electro-magnetic wave (RF) sensors to continuously measure lumber as it passes through the RF sensing field.

The system triggers outputs to mark or drop unacceptable lumber once its pre-set content limit has been violated.

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Fiberon does not absorb excessive heat from sunlight and is water and slip resistant.

The product lightens over time to a consistent wood look and can be stained or painted.

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Not Just Another Pipe Dream

A synthetic rubber based adhesive that bonds pipe wrap to pipes is new from T. Christy Enterprises, Inc.

Prime-It! can be used on all PVC pipe wraps and is available in pint, quart and gallon containers.

The product helps increase corrosion resistance and pipe wrap adheslon.

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Use Your Header

Joists and short span headers for windows and doors, both made from laminated strand lumber, are new from Trus Joist MacMillan.

Fire ln The Hole

A pre-built backyard fire pit that hooks up to either natural gas or liq- uid propane is available from StraubelStone.

TimberStrand headers are 3-l/2" thick and run flush with other components of the FrameWorks building system, as well as standard, 2x wall framing materials.

Made from aspen and poplar, residential roof and floor I-shaped joists come in various depths and lengths.

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Living On The Edge

Laminate, solid surface and hardwood edges for countertops and cabinet doors are available from Kuehn Bevel, Inc.

The product weighs 150 lbs. and comes with gas logs and lava rocks.

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Made In The Shade

Roll-up shades that can be mounted anywhere sunlight is a problem are new from California Sun Shades, Inc. The shades come in four colors, 4'l0' widths, and a standard depth of 6'.

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Flex That Trim

Trim that protects siding cut to fit curved or rounded shapes during installation is new from Kaycan Ltd.

oring stone or concrete retaining walls is new from Cosella Dorken Products.

Delta-MS liners control water flow and provide a buffer against soil expansion and contraction. They come in 65.6'long, 3.5'-9.8'wide rolls.

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Square Deal

Swanson Tool Co. has added two new squares for carpenters, craftsmen and d-i-yers.

Laminate edges are seamless and are reportedly scratch and impact resistant.

Hardwood edges come in four wood grains with assorted profiles.

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Flex J comes in 12' lengths and is scored at 10" intervals to facilitate banding and shaping.

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Retain To Me, I'm Wall Yours

A dimpled, high density polyethylene membrane that reportedly prevents salts and minerali from discol-

Powder coated to resist rust, the 8" try square and 12" utility square have permanently impressed gradations.

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The Case Of The Spiral Stairs

Spiral Stairs of America offers ready-to-install residential and commercial spiral stairs in standard (3'-4" to 6'0") and custom sizes.

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Tools

Shears, wire cutters, pliers and other hand tools made from alloyed steel are available from Xuron Corp.

Ergonomic Specialty Tools reportedly produce clean, square cuts and come with various head styles for cutting specific types of wire, sizes and materials.

All tools weigh between 1.9-2.'l oz. and feature a grip spread closed under 2".

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Not a kit, the stairs reportedly assemble in 10 minutes and come with various styles of treads, handrails, and spindles. Castings and scrolls are also available.

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Spraying To All Fields lf you enioy tolking lumber with people who know how il's produced, where it's produced, ond who produces it, coll us. We hove over 175 yeors'experience c|l your disposcrl.

A water-based spray for patching or decorating ceilings or interior walls is new from Homax Products, Inc.

Easy Touch Orange Peel & Splatter is available in 10- and 20-oz.

Patch Works

Vi-tex has added five new patch and underlayment products for repairing concrete, wood, ceramic and tile. Super Flooring Underlayment is self-leveling and is ready to walk on in less than three hours.

Quick Patch, Fast Finish, Super Patch and Mega Patch can be trowelled over cracked and chipped surfaces and come in l0-,25-, and 50-lb. bags.

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Douglas fir, pine, green & dry hemlock, white fir, pl selects & shop

Caulk Of The Town

A non-asphalt clear roof sealant that adheres to galvanized metal, PVC, ABS vent pipe, brick, block and mortar is new from the Sashco Co.

Through The Roof repairs leaks between the roof and plumbing vents, chimneys, skylights, fan ducts and gutters. The product reportedly won't dry out or crack and comes in lo.l-oz. cartridges, five-gallon pails plus quart and gallon containers.

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Marine Resistance

A polymer-coated wood product that protects marine and other outdoor structures from the weather is new from Northstar Vinyl Products, LLC.

2lPoly is reportedly so strong that it cannot be cut with a chain saw without the coating separating from the wood. The product comes in tan, dark brown, fatigue green and black.

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ProtectiveSiding Underlayment

ru All4" sidingunderlayment that protects against moisture and prevents condensation buildup is new from Teneco Buildins Products.

Amocor-NPl4 meets all building code requirements and comes in 4'x50'bundles.

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