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Portable Patio Goodies

Folding wood patio table, bench and stool kits are new from Zircon International.

Made of durable treated pine, the furniture can be unfolded by one person and set up in seconds and refolded for storage just as quickly. Other natural woods are also available.

Wood tops, legs and supports are attractively integrated for safety and sturdiness. The pieces can be stained or painted.

Tables come in 4 ft. and 6 ft. sizes packaged in KD kit form. Each kit contains a table and two benches, with stools offered separately as an accessory.

T&GPlywoodFlooring

Sturdi-l-Floor plywood flooring now comes in a tongue-and-groove

A special auto-feed fuel hopper feeds the fuel to the burn ring at a pre-set rate. The clean-burning unit also has a built-in ash pan for easy cleaning.

A wide, one-piece etched glass door allows viewing of the flames, with door trim ring and stove top available in gloss black or 1l other colors. Hopper extensions are offered so a three-day fuel supply can be loaded in the hopper at one time.

Possible fuel sources include almond hulls, sugar beet pulp, cotton gin residue, wheat straw, etc. A different burn ring accommodates 1000/o shelled corn or stoker coal. ar-rd a special grate permits burning of lump coal or regular logs. design for rapid installation from Temple-Eastex Inc.

Available in 4 ft. x 8 ft. sheets in thicknesses of 19/32" and 23/32", it provides a flat, strong floor in compliance with APA performance standards.

Fire At Home

A multi-fuel stove designed to burn either standard wood pellets or pelletized plant forage products is now available from Nordic Stove.

Heavy Duty Hardwood

An all natural, dark walnut colored hardwood featuring a beautiful grain pattern and considered one of the most dense and rot-resistant of woods is now being imported from South America by Greenheart Associates.

The extreme density and weight of Brazilian Pau Lope, from the family Tabebuia, is said to prevent splitting, splintering and warping, making it ideal for outdoor uses. such as decking or outdoor furniture. It is also said to be highly fire and vandal resistant.

The chemical-free wood supposedly derives its unique qualities from the hardships it endures in hot Brazilian forests, infested with fungus and destructive insects.

Siding In Style

A new siding is available in a variety of groove widths and depths from Coastal Lumber Co.

Manufactured of southern vellow pine, the quality rough-sawn or scratch sanded Magnolia Siding is designed for exterior or interior applications. All grades are said to meet or exceed industry standards.

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Double Duty Connectors

The first sheetmetal connector to incorporate the toe nailing technique with a joist hanger support to drive a number of the nails in double, instead of single, shear is new from Simpson Strong-Tie.

The connector directs common l0d or l6d nails through diestamped slots at an angle so that penetration is not only through the joist but through the header as well. The load is now transferred to two shear points on each nail.

Double-shear nailing reportedlY speeds up installation time, increases

The wallcoverings are untrimmed and come in widths of 36". The average roll is 55 yards.

Protected Paneling

A predecorated hardboard Panel with a moisture and stain resistant melamine finish, Stylebord is now offered by Georgia-Pacific Corp.

Christmas Caroling Candle

A musical Christmas candle is now offered by MultiNational Marketing Associates.

the connectors' load values, requires fewer nails, provides more holding power, doubles the overuplift resisiance and overturn stiffness. and, at the angle at which the nails are driven, allows framers to get a good swing.

Wide Wallcovering Gollection

Vinyl, expanded vinyl and fabric wallcoverings with odor-neutralizing and anti-static properties are among the innovations from Sincol of America.

The odor-neutralizing coverings are made from reprocessed natural raw materials that are mixed with vinyl. They are said to be ideal for areas where clean-smelling air is of the essence. Four other styles are said to have very little static electricity, so dust has diffrculty adhering to the material.

Patterns include deeply dimensional geometrics, metallics, wood prints and stone designs, which include a number of ceramics designs with actual chips adhered to the wallcovering.

Available in flat or scored 4 ft. x 8 ft. panels, it comes in popular swirls, marbles, flecks or floral patterns. The scored paneling offers a ceramic tile look with easier installation, maintenance and cost.

End-Stamped Studs

Commencement Bay Studs from Simpson Timber Co. will now carry end branding on each stud for easier recognition.

The brand end identity is being added to the precision end trimmed

The snowman-shaped wax candle contains a built-in Nicad batterypowered musical device that Plays i'Jingle Bells" and three other Christmas carols whenever the candle is lit. When the candle is blown out, the music stoPs until it is lit again.

A Santa version is also available.

Permeable Primer

A primer that "breathes" to let water vapor escape through wood without blistering, cracking and peeling the covering is new from Zinsser.

studs in response to requests from wholesalers and retail dealers.

The studs are milled from the frnest hemlock and Douglas fir harvested from the forests of the Northwest.

A water-based (latex) acrylic formula, Bulls Eye l-2-3 also performs all the functions of a primer-sealer: sealing the pores of the wood, blocking out stains and adhering frrmly to the surface.

A water-based top coat that also forms a vapor-permeable hlmnot an oil-based paintis suggested for use over the primer.

Loaded To Caulk

A new line of caulking gun loaders specially designed for plastic pails has been introduced by Force-Flo, Inc.

general roof maintenance sealer to recondition and extend the life of older roofs.

Available in one-gallon plastic bottles and 5-gallon pails, it can be poured, mopped or sprayed on the surface.

Quality Cabinet In Minutes

A new line of easy-to-assemble bathroom vanities, modular wall cabinets and work benches from Bass Cabinets employs unique interlocking dovetail joinery that eliminates the need for tools, fasteners. screws or finishing.

All pieces in the compact kits are said to fit together in minutes with pre-cut dovetail joints. In addition, the cabinets are completely finished

The loader can pump one pound of material into a caulking gun in about four strokes, eliminating waste by preventing spillage, contamination and skimming over.

Seek A Leak Product

A roof repair product that hnds and seals leaks is new from Zircon International.

A water-based asphalt emulsion formulation about the consistencv of thin syrup, Seek & Seal follows-the water course under sheathing and fills it from entry point to drip point.

It can be used on pinpoint holes and surface cracks in most weather, including when water is standing on the roof. It can also be used as a inside and out to eliminate the need for painting or staining.

The core material of the SlideLok cabinets is l/2-in. and 3/4 in. pressboard.

A variety of cabinet styles is available, in natural oak, dark oak. white oak, almond and other designer colors.

Sensitive & Bright

Three new motion detectors which automatically turn lights on and offwithout the light switch being touched have been introduced bv Honeywell.

The devices use passive infrared technology to sense when there is movement in the room. The movement generates heat, which activates the lights.

The first switch is activated bv the wave of a hand through a sensor beam. An adjustable nozzle can change the direction or sensitivity of the beam.

The other two models use wideangle sensor beams to detect any movement in a room. When the movement stops, a timer begins counting and the light will automatically go off after a preset interval of time between three and 30 minutes. One control is designed for wall and overhead lights, the other model for tabletop and floor lamps.