NEW PRODUCTIS

And Selected Sales Aids

Fire Safe Hardboard

Super dense wood-based panels which protect against fire and heavy day-to-day wear and tear have been introduced by Masonite Corp.

Flame Test Industrial Panels are the only interior hardboard panels with a UL flame spread rating of 25 and a low smoke developed index of 10 or less.

Step Back Ups

Heavy duty step supports from Teco/Lumberlok provide added support for wood steps.

Made of 16 gauge, rust resistant galvanized steel, the supports fasten directly to stair stringers and are used in place of conventional pre-cut

Upscale Lattice

Estate Lattice and Grillwork from LWO Corp. use premium woods and superior construction to attract developers, builders and owners of fine homes.

The line features standard 4' x 8' size lattice and 3' x 6' grillwork panels. The lattice includes a widelath version in both diagonal and square patterns in an open English Garden style.

The grillwork combines narrow and wide wood strips in three variations to evoke an attractive oriental or California feel.

All items come in either redwood or western red cedar in clear and No. I grades only. They are glued and pinned rather than stapled.

Fire Retardancy Guarantee

Hickson Corp.'s 40 year warranty now covers Dricon fire retardant treated lumber. Previously the warranty involved only plywood roof sheathing.

Typical applications for Dricon FRT lumber are trusses. rafters. joists, framing and subflooring. Should they suffer damage caused by heat degradation within 40 years of installation, the warranty provides for full repair or replacement costs, including labor.

Their fire retardant properties are built in during manufacturing, not added later, so fire protection is said not to diminish due to age, humidity or wear. The fire retardant chemical treatment reportedly is non-leaching and noncorrosive and will not damage fasteners or other metal surfaces.

The paneling's smooth face readily accepts paint.

Garden Guardian

ScentFence from Home Specialties builds an invisible fence to keep rabbits and squirrels out of flowers, vegetables and shrubs.

Hung from a plant or stake, the plastic wafer emits the scent of a fox which activates a predator avoidance behavior in small animals.

It is made from all natural ingredients and lasts 30 to 45 davs.

stringers or wood cleats. Their unique design allows steps to be constructed from three 2 x 4's, two 2 x 6'sorasingle2x12.

The angle of the stringers can be adjusted according to deck height, and there is no need for notching of stringers. The supports are fastened to stringers and treads using 1/4" diameter by l/2" long galvanized lag screws.

Low Maintenance Swingers

Classique swinging patio doors from Kolbe & Kolbe now feature low maintenance clad exteriors.

The roll formed aluminum sheathing with clean overlapped corners comes in white, rustic and beige. Matching extruded aluminum sliding screens are also available with charcoal fiberglass cloth or aluminum mesh screening.

The door also features automatic three-point locking, securing the door against weather and intruders at top, bottom and middle.

September 1991

Quick Wall Shelves

Wall-mounted storage various styles and shapes available from Plaskolite.

panels in are now

WallMates are molded in a high impact co-polymer material and install in minutes. They feature a high gloss finish and come in white, bone and dark gray.

Compact Material Handler

The powerful, maneuverable Pigmy Mini-Lift material handler from Teledyne Princeton is designed to ride to and from jobsites suspended from its forks, eliminating the need for a trailer or loss of valuable load space.

Tile Repair Plate

Klever Kover, a resilient plexiglass plate that hides and seals cracked tile around bathtub and shower fixtures, is new from Treadco Enterprises.

Made of lightweight, break resistant acrylic, the cover reportedly creates a waterproof seal that eliminates mildew build up and seepage behind damaged tile.

It comes in a variety of high gloss decorator colors.

Gift Certificates

Custom gift certificates to be used as big ticket sales incentives, components of a direct mail campaign, tokens of good will or seasonal promotions are available from Dismar Corp.

High Powered l-Joists

A new generation of wood I-joists said to make more efficient use of wood than solid sawn joists or other I-joists while spanning longer distances and carrying heavier loads than its predecessors has been introduced by Trus Joist Corp.

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Slim Roof Vent

Shinglevent II-9, the newest shingle-over-ridge vent, now with a 9" wide design to fit the latest styles of enhanced hip and ridge caps, has been introduced by Air Vent.

Features include 7/8" height, making it virtually invisible from the ground; external wind-baflle system,

Design rated to lift and load up to 2,500 lbs., the lift reportedly allows one man to load virtually any palletized cargo, transport it and unload it, all in a fraction of the normal time.

Standard features include unique, double action lift cylinders, electronic-over-hydraulic control system, flotation-mounted operator control handle, two-stage mast with lift chain assembly, adjustable forks (8" to 49"), load cushioning pneumatic tires and choice of gasoline or propane engine.

Currently awaiting code acceptance, the Performance Plus Series joists feature an improved web. The new webs ieportedly have greater durability and moisture resistance which helps deflect snow, rain and insects, and unique weather filter. than commodity oriented strand board webs and greater shear strength and stiffness than plywood webs.

It is designed for use on all roof pitches from 3/12 to 16/12.

Additionally, advances in TJI's Micro:Lam laminated veneer lumber process have allowed the company to create smaller yet stronger flanges.

Messless Caulk

Tub & Tile Caulk has been added to W.J. Dennis & Co.'s Home Care Helpers line.

Designed to offer an instant waterproof barrier to bathtub seams and kitchen tiles, the caulk is simply peeled and pressed into place without tools. lt reportedly dries fast without splitting or cracking. The unused portion remains fresh and flexible when replaced in the plastic lnner wrap.

Two size rolls in either white or almond are available.

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Ornamental lron Fencing

Ornamental iron fencing in three styles and five heights is now available from Leslie-Locke.

The Columbia style features clean, simple lines that accentuate a broad range of architectural styles. The Classic has spearpoint tips on vertical members offering an elegant picket look. The Classic Deluxe has triple horizontal rails with alternating long and short spearpointed pickets.

For hills and stairs, adjustable pitch ornamental iron fencing comes in 8' sections in the Columbia design.

I PINE finger joint & solid moldings

I PINE shop lumber, commons, finger joint jambs & frames

I OAK picture frame moldings, selected furniture details

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September 1991

Stix Pack justable transom kit and divided light rectangular transom head. Dentil moulding is offered as a trim option.

Macco Liquid Nails panel and construction adhesive is now offered in a handy carrier.

Bag Hoop

The Handy-l loop, a two-piece polyethylene hoop designed to keep plastic bags open for easier clean up, has been introduced by Petro Extrusion Technologies.

Entrance trim and decorative heads can accommodate single doors, single doors with one or two sidelights or double doors.

A snap on ring ensures the hoop stays attached and the bag remains open. The hoop also acts as a handle so the bag can be hung and used for laundry or recyclable cans or bottles.

Stocked on the shelf, the Stix Pak acts as a billboard to merchandise the fl exible waterproof adhesive.

Entry Trim

Entrance trim for Nicolai wood entrance doors can be combined into l9 different designs.

The entrance trim consists of adjustable, primed pilasters, mullions and top shelf. The basic trim is combined with any of eight different head options.

The line includes a sunburst head, ellipitical transom head, two elliptical interior casing styles, adjustable ram's head, adjustable frieze board head, adjustable pediment head, ad-

The Insulator ll

The Versi-Foam System I portable polyurethane foam insulation dispensing kit has been redesigned by RHH Foam Systems.

The kit dispenses a full cu. ft. of foam with an R-value of 7 per inch. It features a positive activation system which eliminates valve torquing, preventing off-ratio foam, and a slim-tip mixing/dispensing nozzle which permits operation in narrow and limited access areas. A carrying strap allows the user to operate the kit with one hand.

The System I is for small applications, with refillable kits and systems for larger jobs also offered.

Quattty Rediiood Products

DECKINC F'ENCINC KILN DRIED UPPERS & TIMBDRS

UNSEASONED SURNACED & ROUCH UPPERS & COMMONS

BALUSTER STOCK PKEMIUM AIR DKIED SELECT RABBETTED BEVEL SIDINC

Redwood Empire Sau;mills at Clouerdale (llwg 7O7lSonoma Cnuntg) and Soledad (Ilwg 7O7lMontereg County), Ca., ship bU flat car, pig van and truck & trailer in full or partial loads.

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Gustom Curves

Made-To-Fit-Mouldings from Outwater Plastic/lndustries provide a curved millwork look and onepiece construction without lamination defects or section splicing connections.

tions in lengths up to l2 ft., they can achieve perfect radiuses, column covers, arches and window headers. The durable polymer material is flexible to ensure an exact fit.

They come in virtually every standard wood moulding pattern, can be quickly fastened with naits and glue, painted, stained, and cut. sanded and shaped with typical woodworking equipment.

The Merchant Magazine accommodates up to 3 gallons of paint. Covers are epoxy glued to a high quality industrial core with plastic end caps.

Manufactured to exact specifica-

Oversized Roller Kit

An extra large 18" refillable paint roller frame, cover and 18" roller tray have been packaged into one kit by Kiefer Brushes.

All items in the 18" Bis Bov Kit are rust proof and may be-used-with latex water-based paints, finishes and sealers.

Styles include casings, brick moulds, bases, quarter rounds, base caps, back bands, crowns, drip caps, rosettes, flat stocks, 90" base moulding, round corner blocks, plant ons, jamb stocks, coves, chair rails and styles to match Orac Decor polyurethane cornice and panel mouldings.

Drywall Pouches

The industrial roller frame of hieh impact plastic and plated steel w-ill accept a standard or jumbo size cover. The durable plastic tray