NEW PRODUGTS and selected salesaids

Hit the Deck!

Cal Coast Contracting has a new decking material called Duradeck. The iystem and aPPlication is said to be lower in cost than similar fiberglass resin systems or magnesite although it offers the advantages inherent in high grade decking. It is suited for application over existing decks or stairs as well as new construction or repairs. Other benefits include a longlasting, waterProof surface which requires no maintenance or resealing. The non-skid material, flexible to avoid cracking, is available in over 20 colors and carries a full warranty.

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Space-Stretching Bif olds

Homeowners can add full-length mirrors, useful storage and a spacious look with the new readYto-install Benchmark mirror bifold doors.

They give mirrored walls while concealing closet contents. They are useful for wardrobes in bedroom or dressing room, entrance foYer closets, bathroom storage, or a hidden sewing nook.

Packaged in a damage-resistant carton, they come as a comPlete system with tracks and installed hardware. Offering full access and 180" to 360o vision, they can be placed on double closet doors to provide front and back views.

Safety factors include shatterresistant glass with polished edges and metal clips at top and bottom. Mirrors are permanently mounted on bifold doors, shaped to lVr" thilkness from a single sheet of 24-gauge steel with steel channels for extra rigidity.

Three models are available, a door with two mirror panels, a mirror panel matched with a louvered panel for closet ventilation, and a colonial embossed-steel panel with a mirror panel. All come in 2', 2'6" or 3' width bifold doors that are 6'8" high. They can be combined in multiples of two or more.

Engineered to be fully sounddeadened, the bifolds have floating action with both pivot rods and glide rods operating with nylon tips and bearings to eliminate metal-tometal contact.

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Steak to Order

All-metal timers can take the guesswork out of cooking steaks and hamburgers on a charcoal or gas grill, a griddle, or an oven broiler.

Happy Cooker beef timers from UNR Home Products come three to a package, with one timer for rare, one for medium rare and one for medium. Each is a nail-like Probe with the face of a chef attached.

The probe has a sensing area to judge the desired degree of doneness. The chef's hat will pop with an audible click when the meat reaches the desired doneness.

Mood Making Lights

General Electric Co.'s two-level toeele dimmer offers homeowners arillternative to full-range rotary dimmers.

With the fliP of a switch, th€Y can choose either high, low, or no lighting at all. The toggle dimmer is designed to replace single-pole wall switches contrblling l20v AC, 300-wattmaximum incandescent lighting. Available in brown or ivory' lt ls packaged on disPlaY cards, with itearti visible electrical ratings and application instructions for the doit-vourselfer.

Chop Saw With Vise

A chop saw with caPacitY to cut a standard bundle of metal drYwall studs at one pass and a motor powerful enough for effective overload protection has been developed by Black & Decker.

It comes in 12" and 14" sizes to use on drywall studs, cutting angle iron, rebar, conduit, PVC pipe and other materials. Both have long-life, ACIDC motors with a maximum output of 3-l/3 HP. The larger model offers an exclusive quicklocking vise.

The tools have separate chopping and carrying handles. The chop handle is human-engineered for maximum convenience whether on a bench, or a floor. A separate, suregrip handle has a lock-down position for carrying conveniently.

A pivoting fence allows for mitering in either left or right position. The blade wrench is permanently attached to prevent loss, and a blade spindle lock makes changes both simple, and fast. Wheels are fiberglass reinforced for strength, and both sizes have a l" arbor and nominal thicknesses of 3/32".

Shrink-wrap Redwood

Windsor Mill interior redwood paneling has a new, clear shrinkwrap packaging.

Building materials retailers reportedly are experiencing a 5090 rise in sales because customers can now see the natural beautY and high quality before they buy. Without the aid of a complicated disPlaY piece, Windsor Mill redwood Paneling in its fully visible package sells itself.

Do-it-yourselfers especially appreciate the fact that the label contains detailed paneling instructions on the reverse side. The shrink-wrap package has protective end caps to prevent damage during handling.

Each 8' package contains 5/16" thick tongue and groove panels, in either 4" or 6" widths, enough to cover approximately 32 sq. ft. Special packages of 8' redwood moldings are available to comPlete anY installation.

The quality finish of the redwood paneling is reversible, with a resawn rustic face on one side and a surfaced sanded face on the other, both faces are suitable for staining, sealing or finishing.

Windsor Mill redwood paneling is available in all heart, clear or natural (knotty) redwood, and now customers can see the warmth and beauty of the wood for themselves right in the showroom or Yard.

Sheet Vinyl Flooring

Mannington Mills has added two new patteins to the VinYl-Ease@ collection of sheet vinyl flooring.

Rosehall, inspired bY the old world charm of a Spanish hacienda, offers the look of a handPainted ceramic tile with a soft, flowing arabesque style. It is available in six contemporafy colorwaYs.

Cordbba features the look of soft, handtooled leather in a squaretile pattern, available in five color combinations.

Both of these Patterns are reportedly ideal for do-it-yours-elf initallations. Easy to cut and fit, they may be installed without adhesives. The no-wax Dura-Polish finish allows easy maintenance and a soft cushioning offer comfort underfoot.

They are available in 6', 9' and 12' widths to provide seamless installations in most rooms.

Rolling Storage

The multi-purpose utility cart is new from Quaker Industries.

Fully mobile, it rolls on heavYduty casters. Shelves are finished in a biked enamel battleship graY and the body is in a terra cotta finish. The cart also is available in russet, brown and yellow.

The top steel shelf is reversible and provides a l" securitY edge so items remain stationary. Measuring 30" wide x 32" high x 16" deep, it is assembled with a screwdriver' It has a hide-a-way storage cabinet with sliding doors.

Shipped K.D. in a 4-color labeled carton with in-use illustration and a shipping weight of 2l lbs., it has a suggested retail of $34.95.

Insulation Holding Panel

Insul-Tray from Insul-Tray Inc. is an insulation confining panel to hold blown insulation material in building cavities.

Approved by the U.S. DePt. of Energy for use in their RCS program' it is a 4 ft. long, high strength, waterresistant, corrugated product that fits the standard 16", 24" and 48" on-center construction widths. The edges turn down to provide a stapling flange for permanent securement into thejoist cavity. Engineered air and water vapor escapement slots are located in the base.

It can be cut to anY length to Provide custom fit for blown insulation baffling/barriers in attics. It can be used for underfloors, vaulted ceilings, sound walls, knee walls, duc-t work, and knob and tube wiring baffling.