Bosboro

We're the Glulam Experts.

igBeam@: This big 30F beam is an integral component of We also have the support to back up such a complete product line. your engineered floor system and is manufactured to match standard I-joist depths and wall framing widths.

Rosboro Stock Glulam: This 24F, kiln dried beam is available in Architectural and Framing appearance, and is the mainstay of our glulam product line.

IJC-24FrM: Similar but without the high design values of its big brother, this 24F beam is much more cost effective for moderate loads.

1.78 Header: An economical choice where high design values are not required. l.7E Headers go in straight and withstand the elements better than LSL or solid sawn timber.

Software Support: Rosboro now offeres KeyBeam@, a software program that helps you select the most cost effective Rosboro product for your application. This software is available on CD or can be downloaded from our website along with all other technical resources covering Rosboro products.

Rosboro's Toll-Free Technical Support: Please feel free to call our Technical Support Hotline at l-877 -457 -4139 with your questions about any Rosboro glulam product. Drill a hole, and not sure if it's OK? Call, we'll let you know.

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Wood Polymer Siding

HomePlate Siding, an integrated wood polymer building material offering the look and feel of natural cedar, has been introduced by Boise Buildins Solutions.

At 7/16" thick, the product is said to be thicker than most competitive siding, creating a more dramatic shadow line between the boards, for a richer, more substantial look.

The siding comes in 5", 7", and 10.75" exposures and 16' lengths to minimize the number of joints on the home, for quicker installation, better appearance and lower maintenance.

- Please contact (208) 384-7990 or v is it www. bo is ehome p late. com.

Heavy Duty Post Mount

UltiMount heavy duty I post mount system from American Way Manufacturing reportedly exceeds BOCA requirements for 6',8' and l0'railings.

Its patented Integriform manufacturing process uses only high heat and pressure, without glues of any kind, to form an unbreakable combination of wood, for strength, and polymer, for durability. It cleans and reprocesses post-commercial, recycled wood (such as crates) and polymer materials (such as lumber wrap) to create a highly moisture resistant, stable and strong material.

Desisned for wood and concreie deck applications. the commercialrated system comes in sizes for 4x4 and 5x5 posts.

Also available are a galvanized finish for corrosive environments and a new version for 4x4 colonial (newel) posts.

- Please call (877) 668-7678 or visit www. americanwaymfg.com

Speedily Framed Storage

Even novice d-i-yers can quickly, easily build an attractive, versatile storage facility using the Fast Framer gable roof and Quick Framer gambrel roof kits from G&T Sales, Inc.

Kits create a 7'x8' structure using standard 2x4 lumber, without having to cut angles. Two kits can be used to form ant'xl4' structure, ind three kits for a lO'x2' structure.

Fast Framer and Quick Framer contain patented galvanized steel stud and angle brackets, easy-to-follow instructions, and a list of required materials and tools.

- Please call (406) 849-51 38 or go online at www. gtsale s.us

LBM Embezzler Facing Time

A former executive of Square Deal Lumber Co., Brookings, Or., is to be sentenced in federal court for embezzlement crimes committed against Square Deal employees in 1996.

Jeffrey J. Frank, former c.e.o. of L.C. Bliss Corp., which owns Square Deal, pleaded guilty Dec. 13, 2001, for embezzling from the company's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and filing a false income tax return.

Frank reportedly embezzled funds by converting $193,000 from the ESOP for his personal use.

Residents Back Local Store

Residents of the Long Beach, Ca., neighborhood of Belmont Shore have come out in support of Billings Paint & Hardware as financial pressures threaten to force the business out of town.

Established in l94l in Compton, Ca., Billings moved five years later to the "Shore," a pedestrian-friendly town on the outskirts of Long Beach where residents take pride in being able to walk out their door to buy groceries, go to the bank or get nails.

Population is 8,500.

A retired dentist, who recently bought the Billings' building for $1.6 million, has raised the rent and issued Billings an eviction notice.

In response, more than 3,000 Belmont Shore residents have signed a "Save Billings" petition and others have opened a trust account at a local bank.

Local tax attorney Carol Churchill said, "This is a story about a little businessman caught up in the hurricane of other people's conflicting needs. And he's saying, 'What about me?' and the community is asking, 'What about us?"'

Owner Doug Billings, 39-year-old grandson of the founder, said he has hired an attorney in hopes of negotiating a new lease on which all sides could asree.

Cashways, Colorado Springs, Co., and as a contractor sales manager for Brookhart's Building Center, Monument, Co.

Bruce Fitch, 48, owner and operator of Fritch Mill, Snohomish, Wa., died from cancer May 15.

Mr. Fitch's parents started the mill in 1950.

Jim "Sparky" Sparks,45, sales representative for All-Coast Forest Products, Cloverdale, Ca., died from cancer May 26.

Before joining All-Coast in 1995, Mr. Sparks worked as a commercial sales rep at Hugh M. Woods/Payless

Temple Lee Conley, 78, former co-owner and manager of the old Conley Lumber Co., Arroyo Seco, N.M., died May 28.

Ms. Conley ran the company for 25 years with her husband, Harold Conley.

Gary Franklin, 59, owner of Shasta Green Inc., Burney, Ca., died June 14. His wife, Dianne Franklin, will continue to operate the business.