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Approach The Bar

A load bar for doors. windows and sashes that adjusts from 86" to 1 16" is available from MW Supply.

The l.75"xl I gauge steel brace rod adjusts at the push of a button and features ends that won't pop out of the trailer's "F' track.

The bar is available in round or square models.

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Bamboo Floors Are Yours

Bamboo flooring that reportedly won't contract or expand with temperature changes is available from California Bamboo Floorins Co.

Shim Dandy

A prescored shim that snaps off at any point is new from Earhart Technologies.

In addition to being consistent and predictable with each use, EZ-Shim is made from recycled polystyrene and reportedly will not compress.

Once the product is placed in its desired position, the excess part can be hammered off.

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The product is available in natural or carbonized amber and comes in 36"x3-l/2"x5l8" planks to cover 1722 sq. ft.

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Wrap Star tenderized l/42" thick,2'x8' and 4'x8' veneers come in 40 different wood species and are permanently bonded under heat and pressure to a paper backing that binds them to the surface, ensuring a firm bond.

A non-woven, non-perforated housewrap that resists moisture and air is new from Tenneco Buildins Products.

The edging comes in finger-jointed and butt-jointed 250' and 500'fine on ony New Product is ovoiloble by circling the corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the inside bock cover ond sending the form to New Produrts Editor FAX to 949-852-0231, by E-moil to ddelvol@ioc.net, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beoch, C0.92660, or by colling (949) 852-r ee0.

Amowrap-Ultra features a crosslaminated polypropylene backing and has a perm rating of48.

The product installs behind wood, plastic and aluminum siding, brick, stone, masonry and concrete and comes in 9'x150'and 9'x100'rolls.

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Wood

Veneer

Sheets/Edging

Wood veneer sheets and edging are new from Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc.

The book matched, sanded and sanded, stainable continuous rolls and is produced in 718" fleece backed, l3ll6" preglued and l/2"-1-1/2" sizes. Both products have peel and stick adhesive backings.

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Screen Test

Retractable door and window screens that absorb most impacts without tearing. deforming or sagging are available from Phantom Manufacturing.

At l0 lbs. per unit, the all-weather product is comprised of extruded aluminum components with baked enam- el finish and comes in six colors with matching nylon end caps.

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Panel Harnesses Sun's Rays

Louisiana-Pacific has introduced a radiant barrier structural panel that installs like roof sheathing and reportedly helps reduce attic temperatures.

and comes in l/2 pint to 55 gallon drum sizes.

Gloss, semi-gloss and tint base stains are also available.

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This Crane Reigns

A truck-mounted crane that lifts wallboard up to 266,000 lbs. has been introduced by Fascan International.

Model F380SE.24 has a maximum horizontal reach of 76' and an unloaded tip height of 90'.

The unit features cat trackins devices. load-sensing damper valvesl joystick controls, three foot-operated controls and radio-remote control.

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Laminated onto OSB or plywood structural panels, TechShield is Kraft paper-backed, perforated aluminum that provides a barrier against the sun's heat.

The product comes in 4'x8' panels in varying thicknesses and can be used as wall sheathing to block heat transfer into the home from the wall assembly.

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What Are You Stairing At?

A folding, steel stairwell access platform is new from LewSan Co. StairMate is fully adjustable and

Adios To Squeaks & Sags

E&E Consumer Products has introduced three plate systems that reportedly rid sub-floors and floorboards of squeaks, sags, dips, weak spots and seam pops.

Sag-, Squeak-, and Seam-Ender utilize anchor plates and brackets plus various sized nuts and bolts to solve sub-flooring problems.

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Insulating Foam Sweet Home

A non-shrink, environmentally safe, polyicynene expanding foam that cures in 20 seconds is new from Icynene.

Icynene Insulation System reportedly reduces air moisture in walls and controls air leakage.

The non-sag, non-molding product is Class 1 fire rated and can be injecr ed into a closed cavity.

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Shutter Up

Injection molded, single-piece shutters with raised-panel or open louvered designs, are new from Cellwood.

Premiere models have a 16" width and come in a woodsrain finish.

can be used with all ladders up to a maximum height of 6 meters.

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Knights In Wood Satin

Deft, Inc. has added a new satin sheen finish to its line ofbrushing lacquers.

Clear and non-yellowing, the product enhances interior wood surfaces with a deep, rich finish and reportedly resists most household spills.

Self-leveling, it requires no sanding between coats, dries in 30 minutes

Shutters are offered in 14 different lengths, in l0 colors, plus quarter radius and transom top extensions.

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Trowels For Southpaws

A line of left-handed notched trowels, each one affixed with an ll"x4l/2" blade, has been introduced by Marshalltown Trowel Co.

The trowels come in l0 models with varying configurations of square, oval, "V" and "U" notches.

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Stick With Me, Skid

Leon's Manufacturins Co. has introduced a mini-skid with singlehanded steering, self-leveling arms and parallel lift.

Ramrod Taskmaster has an electric start and four-wheel hydrostatic drive, with choice of a gas, diesel or propane engrne.

The unit can lift up to 900 lbs. and can be affixed with a 30" pallet fork that adjusts to a maximum 30" width.

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El Postino

A two-piece, snap-together PVC system for protecting 4x4 wood posts up to 9'tall is new from Architectural Products.

PVC Post Covers come in white, almond or gray to protect interior and exterior structural or decorative applications.

Trim Collar is for floors and ceil- ings and tions.

Cap covers shorter installa-

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No Flash

ln The Pan

A flexible, rubberized, weatherresistant barrier that protects against water, air and moisture infiltration has been introduced by Grace Construc- tion Products.

Vycor Plus Self-Adhered Flashing reportedly seals joints, seams, holes and other unwanted openings around windows, doors, corner boards, masonry walls and under stucco. The product is compatible with wood, plywood, OSB, concrete, masonry, housewrap and felt, and is available in 75' length rolls in widths from 4" -12"

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A Pandora-less Floor Box

Pass & Seymour/Legrand has introduced a floor box and cover that mounts in a round hole and quickly screws to the floor. The cover comes in seven colors.

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Horse That Holds 3,000 Lbs.

A portable, wooden sawhorse that folds flat for storage and holds up to 3,000 lbs. is available from MRN Industries.

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Porta-Fold Workhorse has a weather-resistant finish and is ideal for pros as well as d-i-yers.

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Mama Mia, Venetian Plaster

Water- and cement-based Venetian plaster that yields a smooth finish or replicates the distressed look of ancient buildings is available from TexSton Co.

Composed of anti-bacterial and anti-cracking material, Marmorino, Veneciano and Terra have a Class A plane spread fire rating.

The interior and exterior products are offered in 35 tinr ed colors.

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The Mould Squad

Flex Trim Industries has introduced flexible mouldins that bends to fit radius contours and shapes and doesnit require pre-drilling to avoid splitting or cracking during installation.

ZzzzFlex comes in smooth paint, pine or oak stain grades in 4'-12' lengths.

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Finished, But Not Washed Up

A mineral-based finish for residential and commercial interior drywall ceilings and walls has been introduced by United States Gypsum Co. Decorative Interior Finish can be applied in virtually any color, in semismooth or textured finishes and comes in 12 colors.

Custom colors are also available.

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Floors Pack A Heater

Jeld-Wen has introduced a new sub-flooring radiant heating system that reportedly ensures a room's temperature will be nearly identical at floor and ceiling level.

Warmboard sub-fl ooring contains tubing paths for insertion of standard hydronic tubing with an aluminum topcoat, for conducting uniform room heating.

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In Hot Water Again

A hot water recirculation system that can be pre-programmed during peak use times is available from Grundfos Pumps Corp.

Quolity Weslern Cedqr Products

The system uses a pump and a return line to emit hot water immediately upon opening the tap.

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I Saw A Folding Horse

A folding saw horse that can hold up to 500 lbs. is available from HTC Products, Inc.

PortaMate Workhorse is made from square steel tubing and comes in heights of 26" and 33".

The product is 30" long with a 2"x6" wooden toD and folds to a 3" depth.

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Their Wood's The ReelThing

A revised catalog of moulding profiles, lumber, plywood and custom milling products is free from Reel Lumber Co., Box 879, Anaheim, Ca. 92806; (800) 675-7335.

Moulding Producers Guide

The 1999 directory of products and services is $6 from Wood Moulding & Millwork Producers Assn.. 507 First St.. Woodland, Ca. 95695; (800) 550-7889.

Pre-Formed Opinions

A catalog or CD-Rom of pre-formed architectural millwork items is fiee from RAS Industries, l2 Arentzen Blvd., Charleroi, Pa. 15022; (800) 229-2887.

Forkliftlt Over!

A forklift operator safety training brochure, Protect Your Employees & Your Cotnpany, is free tiom Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, 201I W. Sam Houston Pkwy. N., Houston, Tx. 77 043:. (888) 648-5438.

The Origin Of

The Species

A pair of sales brochures, "The Species Portfolio" and "The Wood of Choice," are $2 ea. from the Western Hardwood Association, Box 1095, Camas, Wa. 9807; (306) 834-s202.

The Burden Of Roof

"Good Application Makes a Roof Better" is free from Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association. 4041 Powder Mill Rd. #404, Calverton, Md. 20705; (800) 829-3s72.

Window & Door Dealers List

The 1999 directory of window and door manufacturers and suppliers is fiee from the Window & Door Manufacturers Association, 1400 E. Touhy, Ste. 470, Des Pf aines, Il. 6001 8; (847) 299-5200.

Windows, Siding & Insulation

A 52-p. brochure on vinyl windows, a 20-p. brochure on siding products, and a 20-p. brochure on thermal and acoustical fiberglass insulation are free from CertainTeed Corp., Box 860, Valley Forge, Pa. 19482; (800) 782-8777.

I'm Stucco On You

A 28-p. brochure on water-managed stucco-look systems is free from U.S. Gypsum Co., Box 806278, Chicago, Il. 60680; (800) 874-4968.

Extra Sensory Protection

A l0-p. catalog of sensors and laser levels is free from Zircon, 1580 Dell Ave., Campbell, Ca. 95008; (800) 245-9265.

Estimating Software

A software package to help estimators create accurate bids and scheduling is available from Timberline Software Corp., (800) 628-6583.

Spiff Up Your Backyard

A pair of 112-p. how-to books, Designing Your Outdoor Home and Building Your Outdoor Home, are $14.95 each from Creative Publishing International, 5900 Green Oak Dr., Minnetonka, Mn. 55343; (612) 933-1456.

That Mould Gang Of Mine

A 60-p. moulding and accent catalog is free from Flex Moulding, 16 E. Lafayette, Hackensack, N.J. 07601 ; (800) 307-3357.

Coatings CD-Rom

A CD-Rom on coatings is available from Senergy, 10245 Centurion Pkwy. N., Jacksonville, Fl. 32256; (904) 996-6000.

Raise The Roof

A CD-Rom on installing concrete roof tile is free from Monier, (800) 571-8423.

How Heat lt ls

A radiant heat underlayment guide is free from Maxxon Corp., 920 Hamel Rd., Hamel, Mn. 55340; (800) 275-0128.

The Power Hour

A power line safety training package is available from the Construction Safety Council, (800) 552-77 44.

Windows To The Soul

A pair of catalogs on replacement, tilt, double-hung and casement windows are free from Weather Shield, Box 309, Medford, Wi. 5445 l; (800) 477-6808.