ADUERTISERS' INDEX

D lY Plywood Sales Up

Plywood demand for do-it-yourself and home improvement projects in 1976 was up 257o compared to four years earlier, according to the American Plywood Association.

The study, The Homeowner Market for Softwood Plywood-1976, notes that plywood's second largest market consumed 3.8 billion square feet of plywood during 1976;21% of total industry production.

The 25% increase in plywood demand from 1972-1916 is the result of more families doing more projects, which required more plywood per project. The biggest increase in plywood use was for maior home remodeling projects.

The 33-page report demographic profiles buyers that sheds new projects are planned.

also presents of plywood light on how

New RR Freight Book

Western Wood Products Association's Revised 3l-p. Freight Rate Circular No. l0l5 reflects the June l'7, 1978 2% and 4% rate hikes. $8. Western Wood Products Association, Transportation Dept., 1500 Yeon Building, Portland, Or. 97 204.