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Finish The Deck

A new embossed finish for composite deck boards, fascia and fence pickets gives the appearance of natural wood without warping or rotting.

Elk Composite Building Products' CrossTimbers is also available in a brushed finish.

Accessories are also available to complement the finish. Now offered are 4"x4" posts for hand rails with post caps and collars, and 1"x1" corner trim pieces to cover the deck board cnds.

- Please contact (866) 322-7452 or go online at www. elkcorp.com

Pliers, Pliers, Pliers

Locking pliers that meet ASME standards Bl01 .24 and B 107.36 are new from Cooper Hand Tools.

The Crescent brand locking pliers are available in sizes ranging from 5" to 11" depending on the jaw-come in straight, curved with wire cutter, long nose with wire cutter, locking C-clamp with regular tips or swivel pads, locking sheet metal clamp, locking welding clamp, or locking chain clamp.

Some of the pliers feature cushion grips and are available in either twopiece, three-piece, five-piece sets, and a three-piece set with cushion grips.

They are nickelplated finished to resist rust and corrosion, while their angled tooth pattern provides a stronger grip.

- Please contact (919) 362-1670 or visit www.cooperhandtools.com

Southern Comfort

A traditional porch post design suited for large plantation porches or similar architectural styles has been introduced by L.B. Plastics.

Plantation Porch Posts are available in 104" tall versions that complement most projects.

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The aluminum-reinforced structural PVC porch post carries a maximum design load of 7,400 lbs., is supplied with mountins hardware and base molds, and is a'iailable in white.

- Please contact (800) 752-7739 or visit www.lbp lastic s.com

Treat Wood Beautifully

A transparent wood finish with a 99Vo ultraviolet sun-blocker rating has been formulated for CCA preJsure treated lumber by Penofin-Performance Coatings Inc.

Made from Brazilian rosewood oil, it meets all U.S. air quality standards and protects against mildew.

It comes in three tones to hide the green and seal the arsenic in CCAtreated wood for protection.

- Please contlct (800) 736-6346 or visit www.penofin.com

Under The Boardwalk

A new woodgrain surface finish has been introduced on CertainTeed's double-sided Boardwalk composite decking.

IOne side features the traditional smooth texture, while the flip side pattern is designed to look like sculptured wood on the flip side on the planks.

Both sides of the 514x6 planks are slip-resistant, contain no harmful chemical preservatives, and feature a Class 1 fire rating.

tl- Please contact (800) 233-8990 or vis it www.c ertainte ed.com

Heavy Duty Mastic

An all-white, non-slip mastic that quickly and securely bonds large, heavy wall tiles and natural stone to several substrates is new from Tec.

Double Duty Plus is specially formulated to create a strong, no-sag bond on wall tile and stone up to 16" long.

The IOOVo acrylic interior adhesive is easy to trowel and reportedly does not stain.

Please contact (800) 8329002 or go online at www. tecspecialty. com

No Mold Allowed

The new Foster 42-42 mold-resistant sealer from Foster Products is fasrdrying, water-resistant and can be used on a variety of building construction materials.

Formulated with fungistatic agents, the sealer inhibits mold and mildew growth by penetrating the material to form a mold-resistant surface.

The product protects trusses, studs, wallboard, plywood, plaster, cement blocks, sheathing and other materials from water penetration, and can be applied to wood with high-moisture content.

- Please contact (800) 231-9541 or v is i t www.fo sterproduct s.t'om

Millwork Shows lts Metal

A line of exterior trim designed to resemble custom wood millwork is new from Alsco Metals Corp.

The Contours Collection is fabricated from rigid, heavy-gauge aluminum and is installed using a concealed mounting system that eliminates all face nailing.

The maintenance-free fascia and frieze trim products are coated with Alsco Dymalar finish, and formulated for long-term protection against environment's harshest elements.

They are available in white, sierra or custom colors.

- Please contact (800) 23 1 -9333 or visit www.contourscollection.net

Well Heeled Handymen

Industrial footwear featuring a power technology system for maximum comfort and durability is new from DeWalt.

The footwear does not need to be broken in, providing instant comfort and less fatigue. Included in the 13model line are two lightweight models. two models with an air-circulation system, a model with a heel protection system, and three models to meet specific contractor needs.

Shoes feature full-grain leather uppers, soles made using Goodyear welt construction, corrosion-resistant eyelets on lace-up models, and acid-, oil- and slip-resistant outsoles.

Collar and ankle areas are padded to prevent chafing, while removable cushioned insoles with gel heel pads provide cushioning and reduce shock and knee and back strain. Moistureabsorbent linings help keep feet dry.

- Please contacl (888) 435-7178 or go online at www. jobsiteshoes.com

Money Slows Hawaii Harvest

Financial difficulties have caused setbacks for Tradewinds LLC, Seattle, Wa., which had planned to build a multi-million dollar timber processing plant in Hawaii. Because of Tradewinds's finacing problems, the state of Hawaii has the right to cancel its license.

In August 2001 Tradewinds signed a l0-year agreement with the state to harvest 12,000 acres of eucalyptus and maple in the Waiakea Forest Reserve. Should the deal fall through, 400 jobs and $6 million in licenseing fees for Hawaii would be in jeopardy. The deal is also an effort to diversify Big Island agriculture.

The state is still optimistic about the deal and has granted an extension for Tradewinds to secure financing and begin construction.

"They'll have to get their financing very soon in order for them to make the progress they and we are looking for," said Dan Davidson, Department of Land & Natural Resources. "We're going to need to see some major activity on their part."

If they cannot secure the money by the end of the year, Tradewinds could also lose potential customer Prudential Timber Investments Inc.. which owns a separate, 21,000-acre eucalyptus forest on the Hamakua Coast, said Tradewinds partner Don Bryan.

However, Tradewinds is still working toward getting the financing it needs by this summer and starting construction next year. But it would still take at least three years to build the plant.

Stephen Smith, president of the Hawaii Forest Industry Association, said that the State would consider working with other interested parties if Tradewinds cannot secure the $30 to $40 million it needs for the plant.

Dependable Pertormance

RMT ceftified glued lumber is superior to solid sawn timber for a number of reasons.

. Kiln dried to a moisture content below 15%

Twisting, splitting, cupping and warp ing virtually el im inated

. Waste due to fall down is virtually eliminated

Code Becognized

Manufactured to meet or exceed the published design values of solid sawn timber of the same size and grade

The WWPA ceftification complies with American Lumber Standards

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