Old World Crafumanship In Today's Designs

Tnr-Dry Timbers

Thc chain also partncrs with SunRun Inc.. San Francisco, Ca., in Hawaii. Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Pcnnsylvania.

Gutter Protection

(Contirtttcl .firttn pu,qe 211 forms of buildings; accumulation of biological pollutants, such as mold and mildew, in crawlspaces, drywiill, subfloors, carpets and basements. and

. all types of pests and insects fiom entering, nesting and feeding within gutter channels.

Even if cleaned regularly, unprotected gutters can become clogged with twigs, leaves, pine needles, seeds, acorns and animal remains. Reliahle and tested gutter protcction products have been proven to direct the free-flow of water and pafiiculates through gutter valleys, while eliminating thc nurlerous problems created by thcsc obstructions.

In addition. these systems can also help eliminatc threats to indoor air quality. This is becausc clog-eed -eutters can cause seeprgc. which can lead to thc growth of rnold in drywall. subfloors. carpcts ancl roottops. As a result. qullitl guttcr' f iltlrrtit)n s)\tcrn\ can inrprovc the intelirrl crlvirontnctttal quality of structures by consistently funneling \'!'ater away tron"t roofiops and reducin-r the opportunity for moisture to penetrate building envelopes.

All FGL Tru-Dry timbers are dried in "HeatWave USA's RFV' kilns. which use clean. renewable energy and have zero emissions.

Tru-Dry timbers are dried completely and evenly throughout so you won't experience the sticky problems often encountered with beams that are not dried to the core.

Combine our selection of Douglas fir timbers along with our skilled milling staff and you've got one ofthe best resources in Southern California.

Huff Lumber Company

800-347-4833

Furthermore, research within the pest management field has also confirmed the potential benefits of gutter filtration systems, which if used properly can change conducive conditions away from pests, critters and insects. and toward building and facility managers. Dcvices cern kecp gutter pathways clear of potential food sources, while helping to prevent all forms of pcsts from entcring the tulter eevitl. including brecding insects such as mosquitoes and carpcntcr ants.

A little knowlcdgc can bc a clealer's best ally fbr sclline certificd gutter filtration systcms. Thcy can not only be easily installed by builder customers at apprcciable plol-it rnargins. but also last for years without the need for additional maintcnance or ongoing call backs.

- Tin Croll is manag,er oJ business rlevelopntent for gutter filtrutictn s.vslent ntunuJac'turer FXI Building Products Corp. Reach him ar (866) 795'4770 or tcroll@fxi ront.

Kenny Fagundes, ex-International Wood Products, has joined the sales team at Redwood Empire Wholesale, working from San Jose and Morgan Hill, Ca.

Robert Keyes Jr. has been named sales mgr. of PrimeSource Building Products, Santa Fe Springs, Ca.

Bob Marks has retired after 52 years in the industry, the last eight as a product mgr. and salesman with Boise Cascade, Riverside, Ca.

Craig O'Rourke, ex-Louisiana Pacific, is new to the sales staff at Sun Mountain Lumber, Deer Lodge, Mt.

Wes White has been promoted to president and c.e.o. of Hambro Forest Products, Crescent City, Ca. He succeeds Dwayne Reichlin, who retired May 2 after 43 years with the company, but will remain on the board of directors.

Robin Soehl has been appointed v.p.strategy & channel development for HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, San Diego, Ca.

Steve Mahurin has been named executive v.p. and chief merchandising officer for Orchard Supply Hardware, San Jose, Ca. He replaces Steve Olsen, who is now senior v.p. and chief strategy officer.

Doug Fenwick, Osmose, Griffin, Ga., has been promoted to v.p.-customer services for the U.S. Wood Preserving Group.

Alistair Cook has been promoted to senior v.p.-wood products operations-Canada for Canfor Corp., Vancouver, B.C. Mark Feldinger is now senior v.p.-forestry/environment & energy; Wayne Guthrie, senior v.p.-sales & marketing; Alan Nicholl, senior v.p.finance and chief financial officer, and Douglas Warstler, presidentU.S. operations.

Bob Schneider has been appointed OSB sales mgr. for LouisianaPacific, Nashville, Tn.

Michael Gorey has been named c.e.o. and president of Propex Operating Co.