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Hug Some DrywallToday

A construction adhesive for bonding large surfaces such as paneling, drywall, molding and trim is new from Henkel Consumer Adhesives.

Get Under Siding's Skin

Pactiv Corp. has introduced a fanfold underlayment that fits in the hollow spaces between vinyl siding and the exterior wall.

GreenGuard Backer-Pro reportedly

Hurricane Tough Doors

Taylor Building Products has introduced a steel entry-door system that meets codes for coastal wind zones.

Secure-A-Storm System reportedly increased the siding's impact resistance to thermal efficiency. It is available in 45"x24' fanfolds with ll4" thickness.

- Please contact (800) 241-4402 or go online at v)v)w.green-guard.com minimizes the impact of wind borne debris with a design pressure of +55 -60 psf.

- Please contact (800) 337-9026

Guaranteed Interior Panels

Georgia-Pacific Corp. has introduced a written limited warranty for its DensArmor Interior Guard and DensArmor Plus Fireguard interior panels.

The warranty covers three months against in-place exposure damage and three years against manufacturing defects.

- Please contact (800) 225-6119 or go online at www.gp.com/gypsum

Lift This Power Stacker

A power lift stacker for light-duty material handling is new from Multiton MIC Corp.

Model SM 15/20, a walk-behind stacker, is available in a single mast for 62" lift or a telescopic mast for lifts up to 130".

- Please contact (804) 737-7400

Loctite Paneling and Drywall adhesive features a bonding solution that reportedly allows surfaces to "grab" each other, eliminating the need for a brace. The surface is repositionable for up to l5 minutes.

- Please contact (800) 321-1773 or go online at www.henkelca.com

Trim Board Evolution

Universal Forest Products has expanded its line of cellular polymer trim board for exterior applications to include a reversible surface and a traditional brick mould product.

TechTrim is said to resist rotting, cracking and peeling. It comes factory primed, requiring only one latex topcoat.

- Please contact (800) 598-9663 or go online at www.ufpi.com

Wrap That Lumber!

Trus Joist is now shipping its engineered products in a new recyclable product wrap manufactured by InterWrap Corp.

The woven wrap is made of 1007o polyethylene and can be recycled as medium density, multi-use pellets for making end products.

- Please contact (800) 338-0515 or go online at www.tjm.com

Treated Composite Trim

A treated exterior composite trim for column wraps, soffits and half rounds is available from CraftMaster Manufacturins.

No Mushrooms On Deck

PAM Fastening Technology has introduced collated composite deck screws that are said to eliminate "mushroomins" during installation.

P13 auto feed screwdriver system does not require predrilling and features a five-sided thread design that displaces deck materials and reduces driving torque by over 23Vo.

- Please contact (704) 3943l4l or visit www.pamfast.com

The Daily Grind Times 500

Metabo Corp. has introduced a compact straight grinder for deburring, sharpening, and grinding in tight areas.

Pro-Sharp mounts on any standard drill or quick-change system and sharpens the pencil when the drill trigger is squeezed.

- Please contact (800) 827-3398 or go online at www.chhanson.com

Value-Added OSB Line

Potlatch Corp. now offers a full line of specialty OSB products that resist surface mold growth and offer energy savlngs.

The OXBoard line includes OXTerminator structural buildine panels, LuminOX radiant barrier rooT and wall sheathing, and OXTreme Sturd-I-Floor panels.

- Vi s it www. oxsp e c ialtie s. c om

Vent Your Way To Profits

Ado Products has introduced new plastic rafter vents designed to handle the rigorous demands of distribution in a lumberyard environment.

G500 die grinder features a 4.4.amp motor providing 27,000 rpm of no-load speed and a hardened and ground l14" collet for fitted attachment balance.

- Please contact (800) 638-2264 or go online at www.metabousa.com

A Builder's Sharp Pencil

The industry's first chuckable, drill-powered pencil sharpener for carpenter's pencils is new from C.H. Hanson Co.

ProVent and Durovent are made to prevent the breakage associated with foam rafter vents.

- Please contact (800) 666-8191 or go online at www.adoproducts.com

EWP Column Debut

Synergy Pacific has introduced a kiln dried, appearance grade engineered wood column that is said to have both structural and high appearance characteristics.

QuattroPost features a center hole for electrical wires and irrieation lines and is available with frel-of-heart center.

MiraTec comes in a 16" wide board and is treated with zinc borate wood preservative and resins to prevent rot and termites and provide moisture resistance.

- Please contact (800) 255-0785 or go online at www.miratectrim.com on ony New Product

- Please contact (250) 546-6808 o r v is it www. syne rgypacific. c om is ovoiloble by contocting the mo nufocturer directly.

IceScapes is designed for zero-lot line applications for privacy uses such as showers, bathroom dividers and radius walls.

- Please contact (800) 624-2120 or vi sil www.pitt sbu rghcorning.com

lnk Your Lumber Deal

An new ink that is sensitive to UV rays which reportedly marks date and batch codes on a product without disturbing its graphics or look is new from Matthews International.

Drivers With lmpact

Dewalt has introduced a new line of cordless impact drivers for pros that reportedly deliver three times the torque of traditional cordless drills.

The drills are designed for HVAC installers, general contractors and carpenters and are said to drive large fasteners without kickback.

- Please contact (717) 431-0481 or go online at www.dewalt.com

Glass Block Options

Pittsburgh Corning Corp. has added seven square, triangular, hexagonal, and curving block shapes and sizes to its line of slass block.

SCP-709 is for manufacturers to internally track date and batch codes of various components. It reportedly sticks to wood, metal and paper substrates.

- Please contact (412) 665-2500 o r v i s it www. matthew s markin s. com

Heavy Metal On The Roof

A metal tile system that is said to resemble the look of tile panels and survive hurricane-strength winds is new from Met-Tile.

The system features a 230+ mPh wind rating.

It consists of long-length, 3-ft. wide panels applied vertically and secured with screw fasteners.

- Please contact (909) 947'0311 or go online at www.met-tile.com

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J.M. Thomas was founded in 198 I with a simple strategy in mind. Provide a level of service. quality. and commitment to our customers that could not be matched. Those values have allowed us to become one of the leading distributors in the Intermountain region. And with our new distribution centers in Boise, Idaho, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, we are excited to bring our unique brand of service to these new areas.

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Siding That Surprises

Vinyl siding that is said to resemble the look of rough-sawn cedar is new from Georsia-Pacific.

Molded from quality resins with UV-inhibiting additives, Rough Sawn Cedar siding can be painted with latex paint to match existing siding.

- Please contact (800) 284-5347 or go online at www.gp.com

Deck Design Software

Deck design software that allows builders and consumers to build a deck before they buy lumber is new from Straightedge North America.

Steel, Forming & Concrete

Weyerhaeuser Co. has introduced a new portfolio of steel, forming and concrete products and services.

New concrete products include BBO & ES plywood and MDO forming panel. Among the new steel products are rebar and construction stakes.

- Please contact (800) 525-5440 or v is it www. w ey e rhae us e r. c om

OSB Raincoat

Louisiana-Pacific Corp. has added a moisture resistant OSB sub-flooring product to its Top Notch OSB line.

Top Notch Orange Plus comes with a 2o-year limited warranty, is APA Sturd-I-Floor rated and tested, and is available in 96"x48" panels and thicknesses of 19132" , 23/32" and 7 /8"

- Please contact (800) 648-6893 or go online at www.lpcorp.com

Biz-e-Builder creates a virtual 3D plan of the deck project, showing all elevations and measurements.

- Please call (847) 223-5620 or v s it www. st rai ght e dg e s o lut ion s. c om

The Window Crew

Crestline Windows & Doors has added a new series of wood windows and patio doors.

Crestline Select comes with aluminum-clad frame and sash or primed exteriors and pine interiors suitable for painting or staining.

- Please contact (800) 552-41 I I or v i s it www. c re st linew indow s. c om