NEW PRODUGTS and

Selected Sales Aids

Cedar Shingle Set-Up

New decorator shingle siding panels from Cedar Valley are said to apply four times as fast as individual shingles without requiring special labor.

The three-course real cedar shingles go up 60 at a time and cover more than l4 sq. ft. per panel, needing l4 nails per panel.

A slip-in shingle at the panel end creates a weathertight interlocking vertical joint to prevent water penetration.

The 98" x 21" panels can be sawn to fit gables, round top windows and corners because all shingles are secured by staples and full-width gluing to 5/16" plywood

The baked-on finish eliminates sanding, staining and varnishing, resists common household stains. and

The panelized cedar shingle siding system is now available with 7" exposure on 8 ft. panels permanently bonded to a l/10" veneer backing.

Classic Hardwood Flooring

Reunion Plank from Bruce Hardwood Floors combines the beauty of linear strip oak planks with the latest in construction and finishing technology.

The 3/8" thick laminated boards come ready to install over most subfloors, including concrete. The 3" wide planks glue down, with their square edges lending a custom handsanded look.

won't contribute to the spread of flames. The back of each plank is sealed to reduce moisture penetration.

The lightweight panels are easy to install, with tongue-and-groove edging and end-matching ensuring an accurate fit.

They are packaged in random lengths in shrink-wrapped 8 ft. cartons.

sheathing. Standard patterns are round and fishscale, hand cut of l00o/o No. I grade all heart clear vertical grain western red cedar tapered shingles.

Oyster Oak Plank

Oyster Oak, a 3/8" solid plank paneling with a contemporary soft white finish, has been introduced by Townsend Paneling, a division of Potlatch Corp.

Panels For Kids

Decorator panels designed for children's rooms are new from Georgia-Pacific Corp.

Available in three patterns, the line offers the design appeal of wallpaper and the advantages of prefinished paneling combined into one easy-to-install product.

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Weather Wlthstanding Wood

A medium density overlay exter- ior plywood panel offering the strength, stiffness and screw-holding advantages of plywood plus a superior paint surface has been introduced by ITT Rayonier.

WeatherPly is covered with a resin-impregnated fiber overlay that provides a smooth surface for fast, even paint application which reportedly will not check, crack, peel or blister under the toughest weather conditions.

It is available in all popular grooved styles and thicknesses including 3/8, l/2, 3/4 and 5/8 in. lengths up to l0 ft.

Pressure Treated Plywood furring strips. The system protects the wood from nail holes, hammer dents and wood splits and allows it to move to combat natural shrinkage and swelling.

Pressure treated plywood designed for outdoor applications such as subfloors, woodsheds, playhouses, fences and doghouses has been introduced by Hoover Treated Wood Products.

The panels come in full and random length 8 ft. packages.

Prefinished Peg-Board

Peg-Board perforated hardboard paneling from Masonite Corp. is now available in a prefinished wood-grain textured version.

The 4' x 8' panels are prefinished in hazelnut and chestnut designs and feature narrow grooving.

The woods used include knotty pine, western red cedar, Douglas fir, Mt. St. Helens hemlock and knotty cedar.

Easy On Curves

Flexible wall panels which conform to almost any curve to create arched windows and walls, curved stairwells, rounded corners, "S" walls, columns and pillars are new from Domtar Industries Inc.

Fiberglass Tile Backing

A fiberglass-faced gypsum board for backing ceramic tile is new from Georgia-Pacific Corp.

Providing a smooth base for tile while serving as a vapor retarder, Dens-Shield reportedly won't swell, soften, decay, delaminate, decompose or disintegrate. lt is said to be highly moisture resistant and easy to handle.

Approved by the American Wood Preservers Bureau for groqnd contact use, the CCA Outside Ply*Wood requires no protective finish because it reportedly is permanently protected against rot and termites.

The panels are also kiln-dried after treatment to maintain strength.

A comprehensive marketing program featuring literature, in-store displays and do-it-yourself Project Plans are also offered for the maintenance-free product.

Paneling Protection

A solid wood tongue-and-groove ceiling and wall paneling system from Ostermann & Scheiwe USA employs special galvanized clips to avoid nailing into the panels.

The Profilewood clips are inserted over the bottom lip of the groove and then glued, nailed or stapled to

The | /4" Curvall fiberboard panel requires no scoring, soaking or wetting. Its smooth, water-resistant drywall liner matches regular drywall surfaces, making it totally compatible with regular gypsum drywall.

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Fiberglass mats, front and back, over a patented gypsum core eliminate the need for peeling paper and provide a better bond for tile. No special tools are required for cutting or drilling the board which can be scored or snapped similar to conventional gypsum board and held in place with conventional fasteners.

Long Arm Nailer

The Slide Shooter, a nail driver for inaccessible areas, is new from Benda Industries.

Fabricated from cold rolled steel, the tool drives 6 through 16 penny common or duplex nails. Its rod and guide tube are zinc plated for rust resistance and appearance. The 2.5 lb. handle is wrapped with a durable vinyl closure for a comfortable grip.

Replacing lava rock and eliminating messy lava rock grease fires, the plates are said to vaporize the fats and juices that drip from cooking food, creating a savory vapor thal surrounds the food and gives it a barbecued taste.

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Uses include nailing forms through rebar, doing termite work, and installing cabinets, shut offs, block outs and sleeves. The tool is available in two lengths, 28.5 in. and 38 in.

BBQ Smoker Plates

Aluminum smoker plates which provide added barbecue flavor and control flare-ups on gas barbecue grills are now available from Bartex Manufacturing Inc.

Break-offgrooves allow the plates to be sized to fit most grills.

Heavy Duty Door Bolt

A new home security device that secures doors with a band of steel designed to withstand one half ton of force is new from Exxcel Coro. Featuring all steel construction with plastic knob and escutcheon, Saf-T-Mate uses a heavy duty Z-bar to replace fragile chain locks in the "caution" position.

The device. which also dead bolts and easily opens from the inside, comes in an antique brass finish.

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Skylights For Thick Roofs

Insulated glass skylights that are curb-mountable allowing installation on a roof covered with thick shingles, wood shakes or tiles have been introduced by Wasco Products. Designed to be mounted on wood curbs l-ll2" or 4" thick. the Skvwindow framework of theimoplastic is formed with integral seamless weather gaskets, condensation gutters and insulating air chambers.

The sides are fused at the corners for an airtight/watertight seal, and the frame is capped with a protective aluminum retainer with bronze baked enamel finish.

Glean Up At The Pool

A new technique in controlling algae and bacteria in pools has been developed by JL Moon & Co.

time, and make the water safer to swim in.

It includes a low voltage power supply, ion control unit, ion chamber, copper/silver anodes, copper test kit and complete installation instructions.

New Style Tile

"Gridmark" is a new pattern in Armstrong's Premier Solarian line of no-wax floor tiles.

Available in natural, gray or shell/ blue gray, the 12" x 12" tiles feature an easy-to-clean surface with a longlasting built-in shine.

Hit The Geiling, Jack

A new ceiling fixture jack from The Wiremold Co. makes fixture installation fast, safe and easy.

Pool Master Ion Cleaning System consists of an electronic device that releases a controlled amount of copper and silver ions into the water, the copper to attract and destroy algae in the water and on walls and the silver for bacteria.

The system is said to be non-polluting to the environment, eliminate the need for daily testing of chlorine levels and the storing and handling of dangerous chemicals, reduce operation costs and maintenance

The self-sticking tiles have adhesive already applied to their backs for fast, easy installation.

The two-piece Wire Light system consists of a mounting plate, which attaches to the ceiling box, and a jack, which attaches to the fixture. They are simply pushed together, creating the electrical connection.

Untwisting the components results in easy removal for cleaning, painting, redecorating and maintenance of the ceiling and fixture.

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