PLYWOOD

You'd call a world.renowned manufacturer uery experienced that's been producing superior quality wood products, including plywood, since 1916.

Bohemia Inc. operates two major West Coast plywood plants and supplies them with veneer from another company-owned plant. Operations continue around the clock, throughout the year. And the plywood products from Bohemia proudly bear the APA and TECO stamp for certified quality. Products include Douglas Fir siding for home construction and export markets, with mill and association certified sanded plywood and th" CDX sheathing made for shipment in standard 30" bundles. Multiple patterns are also available. You can also obtain from Bohemia five-ply milf certified sanded, graded sanded, Vz" mill certified sheathing and export siding. Particular praise has been lavished by customers on the superior quality and performance of Bohemia's TEOO-tested g/+" exterior "C" underlayment. And it is available for truck, rail or ocean shipment now.

Wood Door Energy Facts

The myth that doors are one of the biggest sources ofenergy loss in a home is disproved by a study sponsored by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It shows that all exterior doors account for l.4olo of heating load and 0.40/o of cooling load.

Because wood is composed of many hollow cells of different sizes and shapes with a considerable percentage of dead air volume, it is one of the best known natural insulating materials. Wood also conducts very little heat which tends to equalize its temperature with that of the surrounding air.

In addition, the construction

Team Problem Solving

Use of small teams of managers to solve problems in a rapidly grow- ing company is recommended because groups are usually more able than individuals to adapt and be flexible in handling responsibilities.

Problems such as weakness in recruiting or training of personnel, demand for instant decision making in an area in which top executives and management are not well material of a door is not nearly as important as how the door is fitted and weatherstripped. Air travels around rather than through an object. Considerable energy is lost around a door when even a portion is not properly sealed. advised, and employees with too heavy work loads adapt well to team management solutions. ln such cases it is essential that communication between management and employees be open with frequent meetings to keep the team on target. By reviewing goals and keeping in close contact with selfdirected groups, top management will be able to utilize the advantages of team management to the highest potential.

Wood door systems, in a recent laboratory test in accordance with the Air Infiltration Standard, developed by the American Society for Testing Materials, achieved an air infiltration rate 60% better than the performance standard for steel door systems.

Proper installation, insulated glass, and an effective door system combine to minimize air infiltration.