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On The Beom 'A pocket-size span computer to determine requirements for lumber joists, rafters and beame has been developed by Western Wood Products Assn,

The computer converts the "NFPA Span Tables for Joists and Rafters" to a speedy, 4x9-inch slide rule, which to last longer than silicone coatings (more than 5 years according to independent lab tests).

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Reflective Bolonce

High West is a new paneling from Georgia-Pacific Corp.

It combines a deep-grained pattern of weathered wood with an embossed saw-texture. rustic boldness that can counter the impersonal look of four plain walls. Its look is protected by a polyurethane factory finish.

the inside, outside or from both sides. Made of aluminum, all your customer has to do is set it and forget it. The door guard makes prying open sliding doors tough.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 673 _So. Lake, Pasadena, Calif. 91101.

Tough Teeth

Bird & Son announces an expansion of its line of natural styled wood grained sidings. Now available is the new double 4" solid vinyl "weather- also selects suitable sizes and grades in the nine western species and groupings.

A folder, "hincipals for Joist, Rafter and Beam Desigtr," goes with each computer, Lumber wholesalers and retailers may obtain one set free.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 5?3 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Foucel Regulolor

Increased conservation of water and reduced water costs for owners of large, public buildings is available with the Conservaflo regulator for lavatory fittings, introduced by Speakman Co.

Conservaflo claims to reduce water flow to one-half of a gallon per minute. Water is dispersed through a wide-pattern spray outlet.

Conservaflo is a refinement of Speakman's Autoflo@ flow regulator, which limits the amount of water to two gallons per minute through Speakman lavatory faucets.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

Through All Kinds of Weother

The Process Solvent Co. announced the Sure Klean weather seal product line.

The seal is a non-silicone, clear waterproofing and sealing product for concrete and other masonry surfaces. When used as directed it provides protection against atmospheric moisture. dirt and common environmental stains. Sure Klean is claimed

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Nouticol Bul Nice

A blend of seascape colors and nautical accessories sets the stage for houseboat living in this colorful, but practical, interior.

tex" siding panels, to be added to the now existing single 8" panels.

The sidewall cover looks like wood' but instead of peeling, blistering and rotting or even denting, it lasts. They claim the co or won't wear off.

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Blue and white Marlite designer planks, combined with Marlite's wormy chestnut wood grain paneling set the background for the nautical theme.

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Sliding Door Guqrd

Designed to fit most standard sliding doors, the PM sliding door guard, from PM Products, is a special bracket that locks the door shut.

Easily installed with only a turn of the set screw for adjustment, it's available in sizes 6', 6'1 8' and 10'. ft can be used with doors that open from

Controlled Environmenl

A kit form of the phytarium, a type of controlled environment chamber which speeds plant growth, is available from Environment/One Corp.

The assembled phytarium speeds growth because it increases photosynthesis by providing an abundance of light, humidity, nutrient and high concentration of carbon dioxide.

The kit includes the phytarium automatic control assembly and a complete set of drawings, assembly instructions, and list of parts.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

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Keep lr Cleon

Crystalab presents Aqua-Bel, a kitchen tap water purifier that can convert 1 gallon from the home kitchen tap to freshness in 2 minutes. The system is claimed to filter out detergent contaminants, chlorine, bad taste and odors yet retain minerals is molded in dieS under high pressure to produce one-piece door surfaces with deep-beveled raised-panel colonial design showing wood grain.

Caradco thinks so much of the competitive and conservation advantages of the new method that it has discontinued its conventional doors after making more than 30 million of them since its founding in 1886.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena,. Ca. 91101.

liquid Fertilizer

Sudbury Laboratory's "tailormadet' liquid fertilizing unit includes a "home gardener" soil test kit to pinpoint the soil's needs and four 1 Ib. boxes of concentrated ferbilizer consisting of two pounds nitrogen, one pound each phosphorus and potash, all l0O% water-soluble.

Liquid fertilizing penetrates the soil to g:ive quick nourishment to plant roots. You can tttailort' your liquid l:-:- . .. .,,:,ii;i:.i.::r;,::i:i;it|;.:;rrl r ll.r- i.: for tasteful water. The filters are packed with granular activated charcoal in a 2-stage combination with silica qua;rtz for final filtration. It will provide from 600-1,000 gallons depending on local water condition. And should last from 4 to 8 months or longer.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

A Reql Cut Up

A low-cost tool designed to cut wire rope or electrical cable to size has been introduced by Applied Power Industries.

Three hardened tool bladesone on top, two on bottomprovide a round cut, ready for splicing, threading, etc,

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Choose Your Exposure

Shakertown Corp. is offering a display featuring shake and shingle textures available in their 3-ply, 8' panels.

The display shows samples of the panels in the barn shake, rough sewn shingle and shingle textures, each identified with labels.

Customers can select the textures, see the multi-ply construction and determine whether they want the 7" or 14" exposure.

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New Door Molding Methods

A process for producing interior doors by molding has bilen adopted by Scovill's Caradco div. and uses a wood fiber base.

In the process, Ponderosa pine wood fiber is blended with a"resinous binder. The resulting felted material mixture exactly to what your soil test has indicated in the way of fertilizer deficiencies.

A proportioning sprayer complements the unit by allowing you to spray, through the pressure of an ordinary hose, the right amount of mixture needed for your lawn, ganden or plants.

Complete Unit and Instruction book, $14.95.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Down The Drqin

The Whirlaway Co. introduced the Vanguard GG42 food waste disposer. It is powered by,a tA hp. motor and includes a slotted support ring for quick installation It features a neoprene sound suppressor on the sink mounting and elbow connection together with neoprene cushioning on connecting parts.:

The heavy gaule steel cutting assembly is designed for more thorough grinding action. The end bell and thrust bearings are self-lubricating.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

Versotile Lifr Truck

A 5,000-pound capacity White fork lift truck can handle materials ranging from 20 prefinished plywood panels for a cash-and-carry customer whose station wagon is at the curb to twenty tons of mortar mix and insulating tile from an incoming semi- trailer or 300 two-by-fours and 50 exterior /a" plywood panels loaded on a home builder's truck.

The White Model MY series of pneumatic-tired, sit down fork lift trucks offer load capacities from 4,000 to 30,000 lbs. They are available with engines using gasoline, LP-gas or diesel fuel.

WRITE: The Menchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Flirch of The wrist

To add a decorative dimension. Bangkok Industries introduces Indiari rosewood hardwood premium grade plywood paneling. It features pronounced cathedral patterns with rose tones that vary from light to almost black.

The panels are made from bookmatched face veneers and come in sequence numbered sets. Bangkok can supply as many as 50 matched and numbered panels to a flitch.

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Woterproofing Stoin

Thompson's chemical water proofing seal-stain is available in six colorsCalifornia redwood, Monterey cypress, Pacific driftwood, holly green, Sierra brown and misgion slate.

Thompson's seal-stain treats wood with protective and preserving waterproofing agents. It helps to prevent warping, shrinking, grain raising and staining of wood products.

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Plonk Corton

Marlite's carton for its 16" x 8' prefinished plank can "double" ag an in-store display.

The cartons, which hold six planks, feature illustrations of modern room settings. IVhen put against a wall, the labels of the carton are at approximately eye level.

Detailed installation instructions are included in each carton.

WRITE: The Merchant Mzgazine, 5?3 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Joint Binder Life garage door opcrator is being Monsanto Co. has dev-eloped a viny!- marketed by Celotex' based joint compound formulation. It