NEW PRODUCTS and selected sales aids

Typical user sales reportedly may increase 200 to 20000/o by using instore video advertising.

The company handles all inventory control, maintenance support, logistical coordination, video production and duplication,

Ventless Room Heaters

Compact, fully automatic, fuel efficient ventless gas room heaters featuring thermostatic control are now available from GFP International.

Bleach Panels

Two new "bleached" colors have been added to Masonite Corp.'s line of paneling products.

Barnstable Mistwood is a light, cool gray color, with high points of the texture lightly tinted with white.

Back To The Wall

Util-A-Crete cementitious tile backerboard from W.F. BonsalCo. is now available with wrapped edges to make handling easier and less time consuming.

In addition to protecting the hands of the installer, wrapped edges also keep boards from chipping when nails or screws are used close to the edges.

The product acts as a durable base for interior or exterior installations of slate, marble and ceramic tile, especially in wet areas. It reportedly is unaffected by water, moisture and steam and won't sweat, rot, decay, warp or soften.

Barnstable Sunwood is an ivory, painted barnwood with light tan highlighting.

The hardboard paneling reportedly resists splitting, splintering and delamination under normal household usage.

Panels are 7 /16" thick and composed of Portland cement, lightweight aggregate and alkaline resis- tant glass fiber mesh reinforcement. They have no fillers and offer high strength and impact resistance. against warping, cupping and splitting of wood exposed in all weather conditions. It also can be used on interior surfaces. together forming a panel with a solid core and naturally-filled external patches, guaranteed never to delaminate.

Temperatures can be set between 60' and 90', with an automatic controldevice turning the unit offwhen the pre-set level is reached. It comes on again when the room gets cooler.

Units are ventless, so they require no chimney or other ductwork. Also standard: an electronic spark ignition system eliminating the need for a standing pilot, recessed gas control knob, oxygen depletion safety shutoffsystem and safety shut-offvalve.

Available in wall-mounted or free-standing versions, heaters come in natural gas or LP gas models.

The siding is approved for use with only a vapor barrier and may be used without sheathing. It is also suitable for any application calling for plywood.

Air Out The Attic

A new shingle-over ridge roofing vent reportedly featuring the industry's lowest ridge line profile has been introduced by Air Vent Inc. When installed, it is less than 7/8" tall on the ridge, making it virtually invisible from ground level.

A built-in wind baffle system deflects wind up and over the ridge, creating negative pressure to draw air evenly from the attic. And a wider, longer weather filter assures a more complete barrier against weather and insect infiltration.

Specially embossed alignment guides on each 4-ft. section make installation easy.

Molded of high density polyethylene, vents come in black, brown. tan, gray and charcoal.

It's Repellent

Weather Pro from Okon prevents moisture penetration on vertical wood surfaces by maintaining a dry condition which inhibits rotting and mildewing.

On outside surfaces, the product screens out damaging sun rays and provides long lasting protection

The semi-transparent stain/water repellent has low odor; can be applied by spray or brush with the ease of latex paint; is water-based to allow for fast, easy cleanup, and is nontoxic, non-flammable and harmless to vegetation and animals.

Quick Side Lap

Comply lap siding from Oregon Strand Board reportedly can be installed more than twice as fast as conventional siding while reducing waste.

Time is saved and waste reduced since the siding is self-aligning and comes in easier to handle 8-ft. lengths. It has tongue and groove milling, so the ends don't have to meet on a stud and end joints don't require clips or caulking.

Each five-ply board includes two layers of wood fiber and three layers of Douglas fir veneer. A heat and pressure process laminates the layers

Kids'Gottages

Two new do-it-yourself playhouse kits from Handy Home Products are easily assembled with no cutting required. Doors are pre-assembled and pre-hung, and outside trim is installed at the factory.

The 4' x 6' x 6' Cedar Chalet features durable wood components, including stylish paneldoor, three windows, real flower box, porch with railings and balusters, cedar bevel siding roof and cedar floor deck.

The 5' x 4' x 5' Kid-E-Kabin II offers a six-panel door, three circletop windows, decorative gingerbread scallop moulding and realistic chimney.

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New Panel Team

Five new panels are now offered in Holland Southwest International's Islander Series of lauan plywood paneling.

The 2.7mm thick, 4' x 8' panels feature cut v-grooves and are prefinished and designed to be installed on existing walls, drywall or sheetrock.

New styles: Southern Oak, a golden panel with light oak highlights; Fireside Hickory, a rich traditional finish with varied knothole design; Desert Pine, with the distinct knothole appearance of southwestern woods; Seadrift Ash, traditional bleached wood paneling, and Charleston Oak, a warm finish for a contemporary or colonial setting.

Roof Edging

Dura-Edge, a roof edge flashing with an asphalt composition and granulated surface to blend with roofing materials in texture and color, has been introduced by Ridge

Manufacturing Co.

Eliminating the use of metal edging and separate starter course installations, the product offers a durable, maintenance-free surface and selfseal adhesive line.

Hammer Helper

Nail Pro, a small plastic nail holder that adheres to the side of a hammer to start the nail with one hand and one swing of the hammer, is new from Heritage Marketing

Group.

Reportedly designed to fit every hammer, the device holds any size nail, standard or finish, up to a 16 penny.

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Blank Film

A new window film that reflects the sun and cuts glare and air conditioning costs while providing a totally transparent view is new from Madico. The scratch-resistant, light gray Neutralux film also screens out harmful ultraviolet rays which can fade drapes, carpets and upholstery.

In-Ground Preservation

Below Ground wood preservative from DAP protects wood fence posts and poles from rot, decay, mold, mildew and termites.

Garden Viewing

Mohr garden windows from Maple Bros. combine the distinct beauty of fine architectural detail with the charm of lush year-round gardening in a precisely engineered window system.

The system is crafted from solid wood, with each wood framing member permanently sealed in vinyl for weather protection and ease of maintenance.

Rich oak veneer seat board and premium hardware are standard on all models.

Corner more drywall sales and profits.

o Quick and easy to apply.

o Provides flexibility of tape with strength of steel reinforcement.

o Tape affords excellent adhesion of joint compound and paint.

o Cuts with heavy duty scissors.

o Do-it-yourself appeal.

o Step-by-step instructions incl uded.

The preservative is suggested for all wood used in the ground including cut ends of pressure treated wood.

The paintable product comes in one gallon cans.

Stem Search

The Stemfinder computer-driven sales display for faucet repair parts has been introduced bv Galaxv.

Special software aliows a lustomer or salesperson to easily identify replacement parts by measuring the

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