NEW PRODUCTIS

Seruices And Sares Aids

Engineered Wood Software

Louisiana-Pacific's Wood-E software offers fast, accurate in-house desiSns for LPI Joists and Gang-Lam LVL beams, including multiple spans; unifonn, concenmted and trapezoidal foads; multiple load cases, and sloprng components.

The CAD program makes installation details available in D)(F format for easy insertion into architectural plans. The Wood-E Cut program helps keep inventory under control by cataloging it on computer and calcu'lates the best method of cutting needed lengths for efficient inventory management.

Power Gonverter Kit

A kit for converting l20v outlets to accommodate 220v electric clothes dryers is now available ftom Mercury Group.

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The cutter automatically aligns, indexes and dlplicates keys for the operator, eliminating the need for extensive operator experience or technical skill. The dual cutting wheels are completely enclosed for safety. A double-cut key is duplicated on both sides simultaneously and the microprocessor control panel helps prevent operator erTor.

The microprocessof tracks the quantity of keys made and at 6,000 key intervals it signals for replacement cassettes. At 7,000 keys the system will shut down if the cassettes have.not been replaced, thereby pre-venting the chance of miscut [eys being produced.

Bumper Crop

New protective bunper options are now available for Dura Products' Design-A-Truck line of platform trucks.

Custom trucks can be designed incorporating a variety of decks, han,9les, runnin g geat and now strip bumpers, corner bumpers and donut bumpers.

Clever Caulk Packs

Bostik's Chem-Calk 915 one-component polyurethane sealant is now offered in 20-oz. sausage packs for easier package disposal on thejobsite.

The pack is a tri-laminate of Mylar and aluminum foil secured at each end with metal clips. While still providing an effective barrier against moisture penetration and premature

Straddle Stack In Safety

A rredium duty electric "walkie" sraddle stacker said to offer high performance, narrow aisle pallet handling is new from Multiton MIC.

The SW20 stacker's safety feaores include a high visibility mast" deadman braking that automatically stops ttre truck when the handle is release4 safety reversing "belly buson" switch on the handle, red emergency push button that interrupts all electrical power and a rubber skirt to protect the driver's feet.

An articulated, swiveling handle has ergonomically designed controls, including butterfly levers for three forward speeds and one reverse, push buttons for lifting forks, and a separate lever for lowering forks.

The stacker is available with either a single mast for 63" lift or a telescopic mast for lifts of 114" or 130".

Sensitive Vents

semi-transparent stains.

curing, the sausage pack takes up less space tlan cartridges, creates less clutter and helps reduce overall solid waste volume. The closure cliPs ensure a positive leak-proof seal, allowing the pack to withstand rough handling, shipping and jobsite abuse.

Available in a variety of colors, the general purpose, non-sag caulk reacts with atmospheric moisture to form a tough, flexible rubber.

Enoineered Lumber

Scrimber, an innovative engineered lumber product, is now being developed by Georgia-Pacific.

To produce Scrimb€r, logs are debarked and then crushed between rollers. Resin is applied to the resulting mat, which is pressed in large blocks and sawn to various dimensions, including lengths of up to 40 ft.

The finished product is said to have structural characteristics equal to or better than southern pine lumber and to be cost effective in applications requiring wide-dimension lumber.

The new SensAire series of automatically sensor-controlled fans and fan/lights has been introduced by Broan Manufacturing.

Designed to remove damaging moisture from bathrooms, the fans

The Cuprinol Answer Center, designed to guide consumers through the product selection process, can be incorporated into the selector or stand alone as a shelf talker. The cylindrical device with a display window helps choose the right product based upon the projecuend use.

Rugged Luxury

provide ventilation from a high-perfonnance cenrifugal blower.

Sensors detect motion and/or humidity to automatically turn fans and lights on and off.

Motion sensing, hunidity sensing and combined motion and humidity sensing units are available as a 90 CFM fan, 130 CFM fan or 120 CFM fan/light/night-li gbt.

Exterior Stain Selector

An exterior stain color selector that enables consurrers to visualize the effer.r. of 220 different stains on exterior wood is new ftom Cuprinol.

Errcased in a house-shaped cabinet, it displays 120 solid stains and 100

UltraTuff luxury bathtubs and whirlpools made of an innovative composite of porcelain, heavy gauge stoel and polyurethane elastomer have been inroduced by Briggs Industries. The new technology provides a solid sound and feel, superior heat retention and resistance to impact damage and surface chtpping. The porcelain enanel finish resists staining and scratching. At half the weight of cast iron, UltraTuff tubs reportedly are safer and less costly o install.

Available are six comfortable European design bathtubs and whidpools in a range of decorator colors. Slip resistant bottoms are optional.

Clamp Open

Jaw ex0enders that convert popular I-beam bar clamps into deep reaching clarps are new ftom Mastodon.

snow and ice build-up are co[lmon, new Skyligbt Roofing Underlayment from Velux-America provides a tigbt seal between the skylight and the roof deck, preventing water infiltration due to ice accunulation.

The Merchant Magazine strips, enough to install three 2'x4' skylights.

Palletable Sales

A new Pallet Promotions Program has been introduced to display more than 20 of Crawford Products' top selling items.

Each pallet can go directly from the truck to the selling floor.

The jaws can be expanded to the length of the I-beam they sit on and produce gripping pressure of over 1000 psi.

Skylight Roof Wrap

Specifically designed for installation in cold climates where severe

For use with all models of Velux roof windows and skylights, the rubberized, flexible material is used in place of roofing felt" literally wrap- ping the skylight for an additional moisture barrier undemeath the flashing. It comes in 36'x9" self-adhesive

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Most of the items, including storage hangers, tool organizers, ladder accessories, sawhorse brackets and workstands, are available on quarter, half and full-sized pallets

Windows For A Lifetime

Windows constructed with solid, lifetime-guaranteed S unShield Vinyl are now available from Survivor for replacement or new construction.

All vinyl components have a lifetime warranty against rotting, rusting, cracking, warping, pitting, corroding, peeling, blistering and loss of color.

The insulated glass has a Zl-year

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Colorful Caulk

Polyseamseal Classic Colors, a new line of 20 different colored caulks that match major kitchen and

Herculean Hose

Designed for landscaping, construction, commercial and industrial uses, the Apex Commercial Hose fea$res deluxe four-ply rubber-vinyl construction, a crush-proof machined brass coupling and protective collar for added strength on the worksite.

Reinforced for a 500-pound burst" the hose is strong, flexible and durable, even in low temperatures.

It comes in 5/8" ot 314" diameters and lengths of 50, 75 and 100 ft.

Light Track

The Boston Power Track, a fullyassembled elecrified track system designed to display a wide variety of ceiling fixtures, is new from Boston Retail Products.

ering sight lines and defining sales space.

bath fixture manufactuers' most populal colors, is new from the Darworth Co.

Offered in 6-oz. squeeze tubes, the water-based acrylic caulk provides a high gloss finish that shines like tile. Unlike most caulks, it has a highgloss finish to complement surfaces and fixtues

Extruded of aluminum and professionally powder coated, the U.L. approved system can be suspended from a variety of wooden and metal structues.

The single circuit wiring harness simplifies installation by eliminating conventional electrical connections. The pre-wired electrical system allows re0ailen to display ceiling fans, chandeliers and other merchandise fully operational and is ideal for low-

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Concrete Weatherproofer

WeatheRx masonry and concrete weatherproofer from The Weather Co., Ltd. is now available in two commercial varieties: WeatheRx 20 and WeatheRx40.

It is now available in concentrate sizes ranging from 6.4 oz. (which makes one gallon) to 55 gallons (which makes 1,100 gallons). Applied with brush, roller or sprayer, barrier repels water 0o guard against chloride ion penetration, water-borne dirf mildew, efflorescence, acid rain, frenzp,lthaw damage and other fonns of deterioration.

It can be used to protect precast and prestressed concrete products, stucco and brick and stone veneers.

Trowel For Tight Quafters

An adjustable inside csner trowel for drywall finishing difficult off-angles is new from Hico Products.

The stainless steel trowel is adjusted to fit into a coflrer by loosening and tightening of a wingnut Adjustable angles from 90" to 170' give drywall taping a faster finishing time.

Sheets Of Shingles

Multi-course shingle siding panels featuring a one-piece 5/16" CDX plywood backer for increased strength, rigidity and the ease of handling a smooth panel back are now available from Cedar Valley.

the solution covers 125 n 250 sq. fr per galon.

It reportedly penetrates deep into concrete and masonry pores, and bonds with the substrate to create a waterproof surface that helps preserve structural integrity. This invisible