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The software checks load distribution to every member in a floor system and load transfer between members, and then applies load objects such as tiles. hot tubs and columns to the floor.

It also assigns specific hangers based on load ratings and generates calc reports on members in the floor system that may be required by a building inspector. It also utilizes

Armor Tough Railing

A structural fiberglass railing system is new from Shakespeare Composite Structures.

Armor-Rail is resistant to salt, corrosion and chemicals, and features a newly designed sleek bracket system and a limited lifetime warranty.

It is manufactured out of 1007o fiberglass, comes in pre-assembled sections with 28 parts, and features six designs.

- Please contact (800) 800-9008 or v i sit www.armor -rai l.com

Easy Loading

Flat Rack from RJ Enterprises rests on the side rails of pick-up trucks, allowing safe and efficient transportation of materials.

DWG read capabilities using AutoDesk software tools. and senerates a framing plan showin-g the placement of each piece, as well as a bill of materials, a list of connectors, and 3-D views.

- Please contact (800) 232-0788 or visit www.bc.com

New Level Of Decking

A new line of composite decking has been introduced by Universal Forest Products.

EverX Latitudes features two layers of material. one for the base made from wood composite and the outer layer made of PVC. For an extra layer of protection against fading, a UV inhibitor is added.

No Ordinary Panel

Precast concrete wall panels from Fabcon ofler contractors and architects a wide range of aesthetic options for shortened construction schedules.

The 7" raised rack works in conjunction with a standard tool box mounted behind a truck cab, is made from coated steel, and can carry up to 1,0001bs.

- Please contact (800) 662-9938 or v isit www.rj e nte rprise s.com

Floor Framing Software

Boise Buildine Solutions has new floor framing d-esign software for engineered wood products.

BC Framer 6.0 features inteerated analysis. enabling designers to- analyze loads and relationships simultaneously during the design process.

A co-extruded railing system is also available with a white 2x3 vertical top rail.

- Please cont(tct (877) 463-8379 or visit www.ufui.com

VersaCore panels perform well in thermal conditions, are fire safe, and have a long lifespan. The panels also help meet energy and project efficiency goals, and come in 24 different finishes and 22 aggregate designs.

- Please contact (800) 727-4444 o r v s it www.fabcon- Ltsa.com

Brick House Helper

Brick Pocket from Wynn & Associates allows contractors to complete vinyl work before bricks are installed on a building.

The extruded vinvl oroduct becomes part of the cornice oi a structure. Various cuts can make end caps.

inside corners. outside corners and window heads.

It is 12 ft. Iong, includes a soffit pocket, and eliminates the use of lumber, "F" or "J" channel, paint, and metal flashing.

- Please contact (256) 747-8400 or visit www.bric kooc ke t.com

Deck Fastening Dowels

A new wood fastener two-part system consisting of an engineered, stepped hardwood dowel and a matching stepped drill bit is new from Miller Dowel.

It combines the advantages of natural wood joinery with the ease of using nails or screws. The dowels are made from weather resistant hardwoods, including ip6, mahogany, purpleheart, teak, black locust and white oak.

The dorvels are compatible with metal fasteners and ACQ pressure treated lumber.

- Please contact (866) 966-3734 or visit www.millerdowel.com

Railing Made Simple

New Rail Simple railings from BW Creative Wood are made to change the look of outdoor living space while being simple to install.

The rails are rust-free. oowdercoated aluminum balusters that screw into place.

Rail Simole Seemore balusters are designed to enhance the viewing area every 45'up to 180", providing accurate layout angles. The laser measures up to 20 ft.

As a stud findcr. it detects studs and joists up to 1-112" of drywall and other wall materials and has continuous live wire detection up to 3/4" depth. To determine the proximity of the stud, it features an LCD sensing and mode display.

- Please contact (800) 782-6539 or v i s it www.stanleyw orks.c om

PanelThe Floors

A floating floor specially designed for use over concrete slabs is new from Supra Floors Inc. Subflor Advance is made with a water-resistant wood composite and a corrugated plastic protection layer underneath. It's designed to create warm, dry basement floors. Nails and glue are not required for installation, and it takes two to four hours on average to install. through the railing, and attach top and bottom to any 2x4.

Rail Simple Venetian balusters are designed to replace and upgrade existing angle-cut wooden balusters.

- Please contact (604) 467-5147 or v i sit www.bwcre ctt ivew,ood.com

Laser lntelligence

A 3-in-1 level, stud finder, and laser layout tool has been introduced by Stanley Works.

As a laser tool. Intellilaser has a push button-activated laser that pivots

The floor panels are surfaced with OSB impregnated with water-resistant MDI natural resins and waxes. The underside features high-density polyethylene plastic that extends to the edge of the panels to keep in warmth.

- Please contact (866) 782-3567 or v s it www. s ubflor.c om

PENOFIN@ seals and protects the mill-bright beauty of natural wood.

I Brazilian Rosewood Oil base deeply penetrates and stabilizes wood fibers.

I Blocks ultraviolet rays, the number one cause of discoloration.

I Microporous finish seals out moisture, yet allows wood to breathe.

I Perfect for decks, siding, railings, furniture and all fine woodwork.

I Safe and easy to use.

No Drip Tip

A plastic guide adhesive cartridges

Reality Group.

FastGuide allows the user to apply adhesive to a 2x joist or stud quickly and with little or no mess.

The recycled composite board does not require staining or painting and is available in six different colors, plus custom colors. The board is 112" thick and 6" wide, and is available in 6-ft. lengths.

- Please contact (888) 262-2070 or vi s i t www.fi

Mould To lmpress

Marshfield DoorSystems has introduced the W-8 Reveal Lite Moulding. The handcrafted trim has a grooved edge and surrounds non-rated or 20-minute rated lite openings.

It can be used for subfloor, paneling, drywall and millwork applications. and fits 10- and 29-oz. tubes.

- Please contact (203) 454-3339 or visit www.fast guide.net

Knock On Wood FiberTech Polymer's Composite FenceBoard is available in a new woodsrain finish.

- Please contact (800) 869-3667 or v

Wrench Free Ridge Tool Co. now offers its Rapidgrip self-adjusting pipe wrench in a lighter aluminum version.

Designed for one-handed operation. the wrench features a springloaded hook jaw, a thumb trigger, and a V-groove hook design. It can be used on any type ofpipe.

A 14" model has a jaw capacity of 2"; an 18" model's capacity is 2-112".

- Please contact (800) 769-7743 or visit www.ridgid.com

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EWP Web Helper

ReWeb from Matrix Xtreme enables installers to cut holes in I-joist webs in places that were not previously allowed, or to repair damaged webs that were difficult to fix.

Headcote also works with PVC trimboards ACQ treated lumber.

- Please contact (800) 596-7747 or visit www.headcote.com

Deck Protector

Grace Construction Products has created a self-adhering membrane to protect decks against the harsh weather from Mother Nature.

The Grace Vycor deck protector seals around the tops of deck joists, creating a barrier against water and

ReWeb's U-shaped design can fit into areas where utilities are already installed and reinforce the web without first removing the utilities. It screws in from one side to resist approximately 3,000 lbs. of shear, or can be backed up with another one to handle uo to 6.000 lbs.

The tool reportedly can be used with any manufacturer's I-joists.

- Please cont(tct (866) 320-5340 or v i s it www.mat r ixxtr e me.c o m

Shining Off

Headcote is a new line of stainless steel deck fasteners coated to reduce shine so they don't detract from the deck's beauty.

moisture, reducing the likelihood of rot and extending the life of the deck. Comprised of a skid-resistant coat- ing, the product reportedly may be used under all decking materials.

It includes measurement markings on the membrane surface, simplifying installation.

- Please contact (800) 354-5414 or visit www.graceconstruction.com

Out Of Reach Truck

The new 7400 Reach-Fork truck from the Raymond Corp. combines AC technology and ergonomics to reduce cost, improve efficiency and increase operator power.

The truck is available in weight capacities from 3,200 lbs. to 4,500 lbs. It features universal stance for efficient bi-directional travel, a secondary control handle, a roomy compartment, contoured padding, low step height, and a spring suspension and inertial dampener to reduce shocks.

A new display shows real-time data such as time, battery charge and weight on forks on a large screen.

The truck also has an optional thermal system with a heated control handle and heated floor cushion.

- Please contact (800) 235-7200 or v i sit www.raymondc orp.c om

The heads of the number 305 stainless steel screws are coated with a durable epoxy-based finish. The coatings come in neutral colors to blend in with materials such as cedar, mahogany, ip6 and composites.

Drive Them Nuts

Eight magnetic-tip, hollow shaft nut drivers have been added to Klein Tools' line ofprofessional hand tools. Designed for driving nuts on long bolts. studs and screws. their magnetic tips hold fasteners in place, so the user can turn the nut with only one hand. Drivers come in 114" and 5/16" hex sizes and four shaft lensths: 1-112". 3",6" and 18".

- Please contact (800) 553-4676 or visit www.kle intools.comV

Time-Saving Saw

A new miter saw from Woodcraft Supply Corp. saves time by locking the bevel from the front rather than forcing users to reach around the back of the saw.

The Delta 12" dual bevel front lock compound miter saw features a l5amp motor, secondary blade guard, and a front lock with five adiustable bevel stops.

- Please contact (800) 535-4486 or vi sit www.woodcraft .com

Chalk Mark

Marking lines become more consistent with the new Chalk-Rite Gear Drive from Tajima.

Sales- Rich Stratton Greg Chase

Phone: (5411874-2236

DOMESTIC SALES: Jerry Long, Michael Parrella, Bruce Keith, Janet Pimentel, Pete Ulloa, George Parden, Vince Galloway, Steve Batick.

INTERNATIONAL SALES: Nestor Pimentel, Oscar Portillo.

Chalk-Rite has 82 ft. of braided line to allows users to find the center or edge of a line. It features a gearlock line hold, a gasket-sealed, heavygauge die cast aluminum case, a folding crank, a smooth gear-drive winder, and an elastomer-wrapped end hook.

- Please contact (888) 482-5462 or v isit www.tajimatool.com

What A Wheelbarrow

Reportedly the first wheelbarrow that can be set up without tools has been introduced by UnionTools. Measuring 6l" long, 25" wide and

SPECIFIED: DENSE #1 & BTR. FOHC EXPOSED, Up to 1.4x24

Since 1947

24" high, the Stow N Go has a 6-ft. capacity tray. It also features dual-position steel telescoping handles for optimal leverage and control, and cushion foam grips.

- Please contact (800) 888-4196 or visit www.uniontools.com

Caulk lt Up

A new line of acrvlic color caulk from BurkeMercer Flooring hides installations imperfections. The caulk matches all 86 BurkeMercer wall base colors.

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The sealant/adhesive caulk fills gaps or irregularities during installation of rubber or vinyl wall base, wall base corners, stair treads, tile, mouldings, -and other flooring finishes. The caulk is moisture, mildew, and stain resistant.

- Please contact (800) 669-7010 or go online at www. burkemercer.com

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