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Extrudawood has a tough, pre-finished wood-like surface that is said to retain its appearance longer than conventional wood.

The product does not absorb moisture and can be used in both interior and exterior applications.

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Insulation Revelation

Owens Corning has introduced new insulation and non-conductive connector ties for concrete construction.

PinkCore insulation and connector ties are used between the interior and exterior wythes of concrete in the walls. Both products are designed for site cast or pre-cast use to provide optimal thermal efficiency.

Planks For The Memories

A plank design for vinyl decking said to be environmentallv friendlv and IOOVa recyclable is new from Thermal Industries, Inc.

Dream Deck 3000 features an embossing pattern for improved slip resistance, a crowned design curved slightly for water drainige and a closed box construction and taller

Joist In Time

Willamette Industries has introduced new I-Joist Compatible glulam beams with higher design valuei.

profile for structural stability. The product, which has received approval from Building Officials and Code Administrators International. Inc. as an alternative lo a pressure treated flooring and guardrail system, reportedly will not splinter, crack or pee1.

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The product is manufactured in depths matching the company's StrucJoist I-joists or other I-joists and in widths matching nominal 4", 6", and 8" framing.

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Plastic Wood Look-Alike

A durable plastic composite reportedly well-suited for any wood application is available from CPI Plastics.

Unlike traditional concrete wall panels that are insulated after casting and erection, wall panels that utilize these products are insulated during casting, prior to erection, allowing the insulation to become integral to the wall.

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Eco-Friendly MDF

IJC glulams exceed laminated veneer lumber and parallel strand lumber in both modulus of elasticity and fiber stress in bendine.

In the past, furrinf and other manipulations have been utilized to ensure that engineered wood products used in floor systems fit cleanly together and with traditional lumber used for wall framing.

A new alternative medium density fiberboard manufactured from old palletsand other wood wastes has been introduced by Kafus Environmental Industries.

AllGreen MDF is made from l00%o recycled fiber and can be used in the production of furniture, moulding, architectural millwork and cabinetry.

The product is 1007o urea formaldehyde free and contains high fire resistance properties.

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Concrete is poured into the core, resulting in an airtight, well-insulated, steel-reinforced concrete post and beam wall.

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This Way For A 2-Way Radio

A lightweight two-way radio with a talk range of up to five miles is new from Motorola.

The Spirit M-Series Professional Two-Way Radios can transmlt uP to 20 floors and across 2-5,000 sq. ft. inside steel and concrete buildings.

Each radio is 4.5" tall and wcighs under I I oz. Select models include multiole channels and a channel scan featuie allowing management to monitor several channels simultaneously.

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Mack The Knife

A retractable blade utility knife that cuts through drywall, roof shingles and packaging is new fiom Lutz File & Tool Co.

The Lutz 88 SpeedMaster has a push-button design that allows the

Colored safety orange, the Product comes with three replacement blades.

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Wall In The Family

An cxpandcd polystyrene form and concrete product that can be used to construct multi-levcl residential homes. and to set foundations for mobile homes is new from Reward Wall Systems, lnc.

The system incorporates a hollow sandwich form made of two slabs of EPS foam held together with plastic form ties.

The forms are stacked to fit togeth- on ony New Produtt is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the bock cover ond sending the form to New Products Editor, either by FAX to i l4-852-0231, by E mailto ddelvol@ioc.net, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch, C0.92660, or by colling (/r 4) 852-r 9e0.

PVC Foam Windows

A new PVC foam window for middle market residential applications has been developed by Windsor Window Co.

All-Cellular PVC Foam Windows come in double-hung operating units as well as radius and rectanele double-hung picture units.

The windows reportedly will not rot, warp, crack, stick or swell and are available in a pre-painted white.

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