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"Recurring differences between F.W. Dodge and the Commerce Department reports of housing activity in recent months are more a matter of timing than disparity in the volume of building," explains George A. Christie, v.p. and chief economist. "Both sources show a cumulative improvement so far in 1983 of roughlY 7090 over the same months of last year. "

Both sources report an average rate of housing starts of close to 1.6 million units during the past three months. "But unlike the Commerce data, which indicates a volatile housing market in 1983, Dodge statistics reveal a more stable rate of building," Christie saYs.

He points out that the recent stability of his data suggests that "the recovery of housing, which began last summer when mortgage rates broke, hasn't really progressed much in recent months now that rates have begun to level off."

Plywood Seller Honored

States Industries, Eugene, Or. based manufacturer of Prefinished paneling and hardwood PlYwood, recently honored United PlYwood Corp., Birmingham, Al. for sales excellence.

Mark Burdett, Pres. of United, and John Strubel, v.p., accePted the award at a ceremony in Eugene. In addition to Burdett and Strubel, five of United's sales force traveled to Oregon for three days of rafting and fishing.

United Plywood CorPoration sold 22.000 States Industries panels in a three-month period.

Miller Redwood Plywood combines the panelized construction efficiency of plywood with the rich natural beauty, endurance and quality of redwood. Only redwood plywood offers redwood's well-known dimensional stability, fire resistance, heartwood decay-resistance and ease of finishing with plywood's handling and economy.

Available in different face patterns, veneer grades and dimensions, Miller Redwood Plywood offers outstanding design versatility for rugged low-maintenance exterior siding, interior paneF ing, and garage doors, carport walls, shear walls, ceilings, storage buildings, soffits, garden shelters, fences and other outdoor structu res.

Classed in Group 3 in accordance with U.S. Product Standard PS1. Miller Redwood Plywood meets or exceeds the American Plywood Association "303 Siding Specification." lt also meets HUD/FHA Minimum Property Standards, UM-64, and Uniform Building Code (UBC), Basic Building Code, and standards for application directly to wall studs.

Because of its ability to resist racking when properly nailed, Miller Redwood Plywood requires no diagonal bracing when applied to one 8-foot or two 4-foot wall sections. For shear values in redwood plywood shear wall construction, see the American Plywood Associations's publication, Panel Wall Construction.

Flamespread ratings established by Underwrite/s Laboratories, Inc., are 7 5 for S/8-inch untreated redwood plywood, meeting Class ll standards under the UBC and Basic Building Code. Products 3/8-inch thick meet Class lll (75225) standards, respectively. Special exterior fire retardant treatment is available to reach a Class I UBC and BBC rating.

Insulation value of Redwood plywood; (minimum ratings) K:0.98; R(3/8-inch) :0.45; R(5/8-inch):0.75. Redwood plywood 5/8-inch thick insulates as well as 272 inches of plaster, 3 inches of clay tile, 4 inches of glass, 8% inches of concrete, or 9 inches of stucco. A frame wall with redwood plywood interior paneling and exterior siding has about half the heat loss of lath and plaster finish on an 8-inch cement block or 1-inch stucco wall.

Specifying Miller Redwood Plywood: Grades, Composition

Miller Redwood Plywood's intended use, veneer grade, pattern, size and factory finish should be included in spee ifications. For example: "Exterior siding sha// use heartwood face veneers, with inverted batten pattern grooved 12 inches on center with shiplap edge. Size: 5/8-inch thick, 48-3/8 inches wide, and 9 feet long. Each panel shall be factory finished with water repellent, and identified with an American Plywood Association g rade trademark."

Miller Redwood Plywood is manufactured with a shadowy saw-textured surface that enhances its natural woodgrains and tones. Heartwood a sapwood-containi ng face veneers duce several grades that offer a range in appearance and price. Our top quality grade is identified by the proprietary name "Miller Premium Saw-Textured". Face veneers are entirely redwood heartwood, reddish brown to cinnamon in color, with superior decay and insect resistance from natural heartwood extractives. Veneers are reasonably matched more than one is used per panel. No knots, knotholes or open splits are allowed. Solid pin knots up to 3/8-inch are allowed, along with shims and router or sled patches reasonably matched for grain and color. Wood patches are limited to panel edges ends, with only occasional patches allowed in the face. dimensions are 8. 9 or 1O feel and 3/8-inch thick for three plies, 5/8-inch thick for five plies. Panels square edges are 48 inches wide le shiplap-edge panels are 48-3/8 hes, lapped so that net coverage is inches. patterns include T'1 -'1 1 grooved " or 8" o.c., inverted batten grooved 2" o.c. and plain faces to which batns can be applied.

Our economy grade is "Miller Select Saw-Textured". Face veneers containing sapwood offer a rustic, varied appearance ideal for many building styles. M ller Select Saw-Textured not contain knots, knotholes or open splits. Router or sled patches, and pin knots up to 3/8-inch are allowed, as a synthetic-filled knotholes and synthe shims.

Composition of panels includes banding inner plies that are redwood another species at mill option. Center and back plies are redwood. Bonding i with fully waterproof exterior glue. dard orders of redwood plywood are factory-coated with water repellent.

Ndling And Lnstallation

storage should be off the in a cool dry place and out of sun, and under a covering that's 'aterproof but allows air to circulate. 'acking bands should be removed pon delivery efore construction, panel edges, cluding cut edges, should be sealed ith final finish or topcoat materials ther than paint. For a stain or water rpellent topcoat, water repellent hould be brushed generously on both and exposed panel edges, and icularly lower drip edges of horizonjoints. For a paint topcoat, edges be sealed with paint primer. barriers applied to the interior or side of stud walls can increase life of exterior plywood finishes and avoid moisture build-up in stud vities from extreme climate conBuilding paper is required only square panel edges are nailed to studs and not covered with Caulking is required at inside page clockwise from upper left: Miller Select Saw-Textured T 1-'l 1 with 4" o.c;5/8" Miller Premium Saw- red plain face with battens; 3/8" Miller t Saw-Textured with olain face in application. from left: Miller Select Saw-Textured, showing sapwood; Miller Select Sawred T 1-11 with grooves 8" o.c.; Miller ium Saw-Textured T 1-1 1 with inverted grooved 12" o.c. and outside corners, and at square panel edges.

Patterns.

Non-corrosive nails. Top quality, hot-dipped galvanized, stainless steel or aluminum nails should always be used on redwood plywood siding and interior paneling near moisture. We do not recommend the use of common iron, copper, cement-coated or electroplated nails. For strongest nail-holding on exterior siding, spiral-grooved or annular ring shanked anchoring nailsnot casing or finishing nails-should be used, driven flush, not set. For 3/8-inch plywood siding, 6-penny siding or box nails should be used, and 8-penny for 5/8-inch panels. lf plywood is applied over composition, pressed fiber, insulation board or gypsum board sheathing, the next larger nail size is needed to penetrate at least '1 % inches into solid wood. For interiors,4- or 6-penny casing or finishing nails should penetrate at least 3/4-inch into solid wood.

Stud spacing for all vertical siding applications without sheathing must be no more than '16 inches on center. HUD standards also require stud spacing no greater than 16 inches on center for T1 -11 patterns grooved 4 and 8 inches on center. (Check local building codes for variations.) All panel edges and joints require solid backing of studs or blocking.

Studs may be 24 inches on center for all vertical siding with sheathing;

Miller Redwood PlWvood Profiles

Miller Saw-textured Redwood Plywood is available in the following standard sizes and patterns (all available in lengths of 8, 9, and

S/8-inch panels in plain or inverted batten patterns grooved 12 inches on center; all horizontal applications with horizontal joints blocked; and all interior paneling. Over interior masonry walls, 1x2 furring strips should support all edges and joints.

Panelspacing and nailing of Miller Redwood Plyruood, as with all natural materials, must allow for some expansion and contraction to avoid buckling. In addition, as with all wood siding, a 6inch minimum clearance should be allowed between redwood plywood siding and the ground.

In vertical exterior applications of square-edge plywood, a 1/8-inch gap should be left between panels. The gap may be caulked or battened, with the batten nailed through each side in a staggered pattern, at least 1 inch into solid wood studs. For 3/8- and 5/8-inch plywood, grooved, shiplapped or with wide inverted battens, a 1/16-inch gap should be left between panel edges. For horizontal joints, galvanized or aluminum flashing should be installed with at least 1/8-inch left between it and the panel above.

For interior paneling applications, a gap of 1/32-inch should be left on plywood ends and edges.

Nail spacing for interior and exterior applications: 3/8-inch in from panel edges, every 6 inches along joints and edges, and every 12 inches at intermediate supports.

1O feet). Other special patterns are available on quantity orders. Panels are shiplapped on long edges only.

Miller Redwood Plywood on commercial buildings. The creative use of Miller Redwood Plywood increases the visual impact of this office building in San Diego. The siding is 5/8" Miller Premium Saw-Texured T 111 with grooves 4" o.c and shiplapped edges

Finishes, Maintenance, Exterior Finishes

Miller Redwood Plywood's saw-textured surface, open cellular structure and lack of pitch or resins assure outstanding penetration and retention of a wide variety of finishes. Miller Redwood Plywood is shipped with a factoryapplied water repellent, allowing it to weather slowly to buckskin tan and eventually to warm gray. Coatings described here can modify weathering, provide some protection from dirt and moisture, and allow unlimited color effects for maximum design versatility and endurance.

For best penetration, coatings should be brushed on with a nylon or natural bristle brush, or special long-nap roller. Spray application doesn't cover sawtextured surfaces evenly, although topcoats can be sprayed on over brushapplied basecoats. Back-brushing immediately after spray application improves penetration.

Additional water repellent can be brushed on over factory-applied coatings to prolong Miller Redwood Plywood's buckskin tan color. lt should be first applied 6 months to a year after plywood is installed, and should contain a l)liller Redwood Plywood as an interior accent. Redwood plywood can give an added dimension to living areas. Shown here: 5/8" Miller Select Saw-Textured T 1-11 with grooves 8" o.c. mildewcide. Reapplication is called for if redwood heaftwood extractive stains appear, or when surfaces bleach gray and don't bead water.

Stains can be applied to match or contrast with other structures, ground coverings or natural surroundings. They range f rom sem i-transparent penetrating coatings that provide enduring color without obscuring woodgrain patterns, to heavily-pigmented stains that show off saw-textured surfaces.

Paint provides maximum color variation on redwood plywood, and is particularly effective for traditional building styles or accent walls. Latex topcoats should be applied over oiFbased primer that prevents extractive bleeding. Shake-andshingle paints or low-luster alkyd topcoats that absorb water and maY react with heartwood extractives are not recommended.

Varnishes and other clear film-forming finishes should never be used as they tend to yellow, crack and peel after minimum exposure to weather. They are also extremely difficult to refinish.

To restore natural colors, surfaces can be scrubbed using a stiff bristle brush and a solution of 1 cup trisodium

Miller Redwood Plywood lor modern multis. Shown here: 5/8" Miller Select Saw-Textured plywood siding with plain face and 1" x 2" battens. phosphate per gallon of warm water, then rinsed with clear water. This should be followed with a solution of 4 ounces of oxalic acid crystals dissolved in 1 gallon of warm water, applied with a soft brush. Wood surfaces should be allowed to dry, and then be rinsed with clear water.

To treat mildew, heavy extractive staining or severe weathering, surfaces should be scrubbed with a solution of '1 cup trisodium phosphate plus 1 cup of household bleach in 1 gallon of water. Rinse with water, apply the oxalic acid solution used above, and allow wood to dry throughly. Rinse again with water and allow it to dry. Finally, water repellent containing mildewcide can be applied to prevent further problems.

lnterior Finishes

Redwood plywood interior paneling should be sealed on faceS and edges with two coats of an alkyd-resin base penetrating sealer. Applied directly to wood surfaces or over a coat of penetrating stain, sealer prevents vaporizing of factory-applied water repellent. ln kitchens and bathrooms, additional coats of sealer are recommended for easy cleaning.