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New Westerner Shingle

Pioneer Division ol the Flintkote Co. has introduced The Westernera new. top-of-the-line shingle.

The premium asphalt shingle features a natural, rough-hewn look, to give it the character of wood shineles. but with the strength and fire retarEancy oI top quality asphalt. The natural appearance is accented through the use oI ceramiccoated granules deep-set into the surIilCC.

The Westerner is particularly wellsuited for roofs requiring the look of extra-thick shingles, such as mansard and gambrel roofs and carries a special 25 year written warranty.

It is being initially introduced in four Western states - Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada. It is the latest addition to the Flintkote - Pioneer Division's broad line of building products.

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Glulam Compuler Program

A computer design program for structuril elued laminated timber tudor arches- has been develooed bv the American Institute of Timber Construction. The program is "Analysis and Design of Three-Hinged Glued Laminated Timber Tudor Arches. nickname: Woodarch. lt is available on the General Electric Mark I I I timesharing computer system.

A user's manual is available at no charge from AITC, 333 West Hampden Ave., Englewood, Co. 80110. It contains information on program capabilities, method of solution and input/output form.at plus two computer design examples.

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Fireplaces and Energy

Fuel Shortages and rising prices of home heatins fuels have re-kindled an interest in the Heatilator brand heatcirculating fireplace as an auxiliary or "back-uo" heat source.

Unliki: conventional fireplaces that radiate heat, this patented controlled, heat-circulating fireplace actually heats and recirculates air throueh two ducts that can be installed to chainel warm air in any direction and into two rooms in the house. Heat can be regulated as desired.

The orisinal version used with masonrv co-nstruction. has been on the market-for more than 40 years. The modern heat circulator, introduced just two years ago, requires no masonry. It can be placed directly on a wood floor or against a wall in virtually any room in the house.

By eliminating the need for the massive footings and masonry associated with its earlier counterpart. this new controlled heat-circulating'fireplace costs but a fraction of masonry models. lt also eives the builder a wide choice ol room location, along with almost unlimited trim options that make it practical to provide custom designs to appeal to individual customer tastes.

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Fire Rated Door Frame

Better Extension Ladders

R.D. Werner's line of household, commercial and industrial aluminum extension ladders now have 6" end spacing. This is said to increase ladder strength, rigidity and safety; also, it protects against ladder rail damage in shipping and handling.

Another new commercial and industrial ladder feature is spring-loaded polycarbonate flippers on extension ladders' heavv-safetv locks. These are reputed to improu-e lock operation, protect against rung wear and eliminate transport breakage.

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Free Reader Service

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New Vinyl Panel Patterns

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Ever-Strait Door Systems has been awarded a 20-minute fire rating on its standard exterior wood frame.

The new certification was qiven after the exterior frame successfull/withstood the ASTM Fire Endurance "draft stop" test.

The 20-minute draft stop requirement is becoming increasingly important to building inspectors who develop codes lor apartment residences, particularly on the West Coast. The intention of the building code is to prevent deaths caused by the passage of poisonous gases around the door during the early stages of a fire.

One West Coast code body specifically states: "Where corridor walls are reouired to be of one-hour fire-resistive construction by subsection G, every door opening shall be protected with a tight-fitting smoke or draft stop fire assembly having a fire-protection rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested in accordance with U.B.C. Standard No. +-)- z.

Ever-Strait believes that the company's 20-minute "draft stop" frame is one of the few exterior wood lrames available that meets the code's requirements.

To identify frames with the new rating, Ever-Strait will apply a special black and white label to frame systems with the rating.

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Two new decorative vinvl panels have been announced by Afco -lnbustries. Designed for the remodeling or do-ityourself market, the vinyl-laminated 4" x 8' r 3/16" hardboard panels are easily installed bv adhesive. Matched mouldings are available to provide a professional-look ing job.

Colonial Panorama features bold designs cast on a neutral white and gold backeround. Emerald Bamboo offers a semi--neutral grass cloth look of green and gold on white.

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Portable Light

The new magnetic, portable, high power Magna Light introduced by the Allis-Chalmers Corp. can be used for a variety of home, agricultural, sporting, industrial and municipal applications. A masnetic base offers attachment to metalliclurfaces, and allows quick, easy movement from one mount to another. The light is available in either flood, spot or suler spot beams for wide anlle, medium range hi-intensity or long range hi-intensity lighting.

The unit is capable of operating from any 12 v. power source; it comes with a 25' power cord and wiring harness for connection to the electrical system of a vehicle.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach. Ca.92660.