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Window Fashions.

The triple-honeycomb construction provides optimal energy efficiency, with R-values as high as 5.6.

The line includes four product styles, each varying in light transmission, energy efficiency, color and texture. All shades can cover windows up to l4-1/2-ft. wide by l2-ft. long in one seamless expanse of fabric.

New Hue View

conveniently and easily locking together.

Also featured are an unusually large glass area, stile and rail construction, and split-jamb steel frame adjustable up to l/2" in width to fit wall thicknesses from 4-1/8" to 4-5/8".

Dark Shades

Duette Phenomena 3, reportedly the first and only line of triplehoneycomb window shades, has been introduced by Hunter Douglas

Wrapped Glass

Glass panes on interior pine or oak French doors from Morgan are individually protected from later painting or staining with a plastic wrap.

The wrap eliminates masking, taping and scraping. After painting or staining, it can be trimmed away with a nlastic knife.

Freedom vinyl clad windows from MW Manufacturers are now available in a third color, Sandalwood, which can be coordinated with either gray or beige trim and siding colors.

The casement windows, double hung units and patio doors are also offered in white and brown.

Built-To-Order Windows

A fullline of high quality built-toorder windows and doors are now available from Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co.

Details include extra screws in the corner of casement sash, screws from sill nose to brick mould, extra doweling and turnbuckle to ensure joints between the rounded curved segments and the straight jambs re-

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Adjustable Patio Door

The Benchmark Adjusta-Fit Vista, the first steel patio door with a steel frame. is new from Geneial Products Co.

ldeal for new construction or remodeling projects, the system consists of a pre-hung, full size insulated steel door in an adjustable steel frame. It requires a imaller rough opening than "remodeling size" patio doors, which usually come with wood frames.

main tight, one piece cut-lite bars with half lap joints ar the intersections, uniformed exterior profiles and uniform moulding profile among windows components.

August 1991

Advanced Entry

The Newport Vintage entry door system from Peachtree now features skins of an advanced composite material that looks and feels like wood while being impervious to weather.

Made from molds cast from actual oak doors, the skins can be painted or stained in the field. A polyurethane core gives it six times the ance of hand-stained or handpainted wood in traditional wood tones and pastels.

Flexible Corner Blocks

Round flexible bull-nose corner blocks from Flex Trim simplify trimming bull-nose drywall corners.

Available in any oak or paint grade moulding profile, the 3/4" radius molded trim blocks fit squarely to base moulding on both

Moulding Markings

Moulding department section signs and bin cards to help consumers make the right choice for the right application are now available to retailers stocking Georgia-Pacific mouldings.

Signs group into one section all the possibilities for a particular application. The eight 9" durable hardboard signs come in two sizes: 9" x 3' and 9" x 4'.

sides and the corner is turned in one easy step.

The paint grade blocks have extensions to make mounting even easier since nails and joint are an inch or more from the corner, allowing the installer to choose between a butt joint or a mitered joint.

insulating qualities of wood. The door also utilizes Peachtree's unique frame and sill system.

A number of models with various options are offered. Hand-crafted leaded glass decorates the panels, sidelights and transoms. The leaded glass is positioned between the tempered glass on the inside and outside to protect it from the weather.

Moulding Repairs

Putty Sticks to cover uP unsightly nail holes in mouldings are now available from Abitibi-Price Building

Marked Ceiling Treatments, Chair Rail & Mid-Wall, Base Treatments, Decorative Moulding, Utility

Moulding, Corners & Seams, Door & Window Trim or Hardwood Moulding, they are printed on both sides and can be used as hanging aisle markers or flush against a wall.

The self-help bin cards can be attached to new or existing moulding racks. Each includes an illustration of a profile and application illustration showing how the profile is most commonly used. The set of 45 includes a card for each of the most popular patterns plus several blank cards that can be customized bY the retailer.

Clad In Color

Custom colors are now available for New Morning Windows' line of low maintenance aluminum-clad exteriors.

Virtually any color is available on special order with any of six exterior profiles, as well as with aluminum drip cap and mullion cap pieces.

Products in l9 colors to complement their Aztra Moulding line.

The easy to cut, nail and cope plastic mouldings feature the appear-

Easy Open

All window styles from Mannix lndustries are now available with the new Ren-Bar Balance mechanism, which eases raising and lowering of windows.

Reportedly unbreakable and immovable, the Ren-Bar system is said to decrease the amount of force needed to operate a window by about 50%.

Custom colors are also offered for any aluminum-clad insulated divided lite units and in specialty Bent Glass or 90' Corner Glass units.

Wood Windows For The West

The Teton series of wood windows from Norco Windows are suited specifically to the construction and architectural styles of the western U.S.

finishes: natural, primed or aluminum-clad.

They are also suited to the severe weather conditions common to the West, such as blizzards, winds. blistering heat and driving rains. A double weather stripping around the sash and frame and standard 3/4-in., dual-pane, Low-8, Argon-filled, insulated glass improve insulation.

Available are awning, custom direct set, tilt double-hung, slide-by, casement, roundtop, box, bay, radius, custom and specialty wood windows, plus four styles of wood slide-and-swing patio doors.

Mini Measurer

The tool features l2-ft. metal tape measure, recall readout from memory, automatic addition of case length capability, tape locking device and belt clip.

It has resolution to 1/8" and operates on three AAA batteries.

Shade Your Slotwall

Colorsnaps extruded plastic groove inserts from Marlite can provide a new look to existine slotted wall systems.

Unlike most wood windows. thev come in modular sizes, in 6-in. increments for both widths and heights. They are also offered in custom sizes.

Constructed of specially selected, clear grained western pine, the solid frame increases the window's rigidity, virtually eliminates warping and enhances its appearance. One piece construction means no finger- joints, nails or staple holes. The stain-grade wood comes in three

CompuTape Mini, an inexpensive version of the CompuTape Electronic Tape Measure retailing at under $20, has been introduced by Arax.

The inserts snap quickly and easily into place on Displawall 2000, 6000 or 7000 panels or other slotted merchandising walls to create new visual effects while hiding unsightly screw heads.

They come in platinum, red, white, brown, black and gray colors.

Slicing Station

A unique kitchen cutting station combining knife storage and cutting board is now available from King Things Inc.

Included are main frame with drain trough, all with a tough anodic coating; moulded knife scabbard with room for six knives plus sharpening steell double-sided, 3/4" polyethylene, non-dulling, dishwasher safe cutting board, and complete drain kit with all tubing and fittings.

All components reportedly are non-porous, stain resistant, odorless, non-toxic and easily installed, removed and replaced.

Health Conscious Adhesives

A new line of solvent-free floor covering adhesives are now available from XL Corp.

Cramped Clamp

The Quick-Grip bar clamp from American Tool Companies is now available in a mini version for fast, positive clamping on delicate projects or in extremely tight work SDACES. '

The grip clamp features 6" jaw opening, one-handed clamping capability, light l2-l/2 oz. weight, and soft, pliable pads that are instantly adjustable.

Lifespan adhesives reportedly ensure quick tack up and cure, permanent antimicrobial protection and a l5o freeze point.

The series consists of LifesPan 1000 ultra premium multi-purpose adhesive, for installing resilient sheet floor covering, woven carpet and tufted carpets; Lifespan 2000 non-stain vinyl sheet goods adhesive, for felt back sheet goods; Lifespan 3000 wood and foam back parquet adhesive, for low odor and longterm bond strengthl Lifespan 4000 vinyl and rubber cove base adhesive, especially effective for wrap around corners, and Lifespan 5000 vinyl composition tile adhesive, for fast grabbing capabilities.

Tank Marker

A new septic tank marker that blends naturally with the lawn but precisely marks the location of tanks has been introduced by INFM Products.

filled with liquid or water soluble fertilizer for distribution without mixing or measuring.

The Merchant Magazine handle, a 24 oz. fiberglass model, a 23 oz. California Framer and a 28 oz. solid steel hammer with a shockabsorbing hickory plug in the eye. The fiberglass and steel handles have a non-slip grip.

Southwest Style Mouldings

Septi-Marker is a 6" green polyethylene disc with a stake.

Fertilizer Distributor

An easily attached yet permanent liquid fertilizer dispenser for underground sprinkler and drip irrigation systems is new from FertiLawn Landscape Products.

The fully controllable dispenser is

It is made of high impact pvc and carries a lifetime warranty.

Deck Tools

A new group of hammers well suited to the requirements of wood deck construction is now available from Vaughan & Bushnell Manufacturing Co. in four handle styles and various head weights.

The line includes a hammer with 24 oz. head and 17" white hickory lncorporating designs originated by the ancient Anasazi Indians of the Southwest, the mouldings come unfinished. Finishing instructions are available on how to apply paint to obtain a "washed" effect of muted colors and pastels.

Santa Fe Mouldings from Western Moulding Co. combine sinrple, clean designs with a soft "weathered" texture to create a serene, peaceful environment.

Profiles include chair rails, casings, bases, ceiling profiles, picture franres, stops and corner blocks.