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An excellent softwood widely used in basic construction work, Fir is straight-grained, moderately heavy and normally dense - one of the strongest softwoods. Exceptional long use life. Successful long life paint finishes.

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July 1988 strated throughout the project.

When Raley needed customized installation notching, they got what they asked for: Comply lap siding designed specifically for RaleY's "Homestead" housing develoPment.

"We are primarily interested in serving the customer," said Noel Wicks, sales manager for Oregon Strand Board. "We give each customer what they need, when theY need it, and it pays off for all concerned.

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Development in the growing city of Chandler, Az., has squeezed out the local Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Co.

As the city built up around the yard, more and more restrictions were placed on the company. Lumber loading rules, landscaping ordinances and other pressures made it more diffrcult to stay than to move, says Jim Killen, Foxworth-Galbraith Arizona district manager.

"This is nothing new," Killen says. "It happened to us in Prescott, in Mesa. The city folks come in and your

"With all of the competition in the lap siding market, Raley Construction thinned out the field by demanding strength, durability, designability, and customer service from his supplier."

Supplying the project placed demands on Oregon Strand Board's commitment to product development and customer service. Demands that brought with them the opportunity to improve and grow.

The Chandler lumber and Packaging operations were moved to the nearby Gilbert, Az., location, and the property was sold to a neighboring auto parts company.

A new Foxworth-Galbraith Yard is under construction in Las Cruces, N.M., and the newly remodeled PaYson, Az., yard celebrated its grand opening recently. The latter was purchased late last year from LarrY M. Hamman Lumber Co.