NEW PRODUCTIS and selected sales aids

The new anchor features a patented Hi-Lo Plus thread design thafliterally taps the threads into concrete. Its unique bi-level shape results in less torque needed for installation as well as increased pull-out values.

Anchors Away

The New Tapcon, an improved version of the popular Tapcon concrete anchor from ITW Buildex, provides a stronger hold and easier, quicker installation.

Convenient Cornerbeads

A new system of ABS plastic cornerbeads and accessories from Pla{or Inc. offers an easy, cost effective method of installing curved stairways, arched doorways and windows, and rounded corners.

Developed as an alternative to metal cornerbeads, it uses Cvcolac resin from GE Plastics for impact resistance and design flexibility. The corrosion resistant cornerbeads are easier to cut and handle than sharpedged metal beads and reduce mitermg.

A two-stage thread forrr makes the shank larger and stronger and provides both greater torsion strength and a 107o increase in shear perfonnance.

Made of carbon steel and coated for extended corrosion resistance, the anchors come in hex head or Phillips flat head, in lengths of l-114" to 5"-in either 3/16" or ll4" diameters.

Available are five compatible bullnose corner caps and an inverted three-way soft comer cap.

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Wider Woqd Patch Variety

FI:X Wood Parch from Darworth is now available in two new colors to match a wider range of wood surfaces.

The new Red Oak and White Pine extend the line to 12 products.

Wrap Tough

A breathable housewrap system that stops air and moisture infiltration yet permits water vapor to pass through is new from Abitibi-Price.

ProWrap consists of rolls of a durable cross-laminated polyethylene fihn to completely cover the exterior sheathing of a new home, plus a spe- cial sealing tape applied to overlaps and door and window edges. The resulting barrier totally shields homes against air infilfation, allowing insulation to achieve and maintain its full rated R-value.

An exclusive design innovationrows of minuscule microperforationseliminates harmful condensation build-up by allowing interior moisture vapor to mitigate, yet it does not decrease the effectiveness of the wrap as a durable air and water vapor.

Carrying a lifetime warranty against UV and thermal degradation, the translucent 3-mil thick fitn comes in 200'rolls, either 9' or 4-ll2' wide, for stapling or nailing to exterior sheathing. Its high tensile strength and superior resistance to teus and punctures helps in the event of rough onsite handling.

Fungus Fighting Roofing

New Heritage FRS laminated

shingles from Tamko Roofing

Products are coated with a combination of cerarnic and special copper oxide granules to inhibit fungus in warm, humid climates.

The slow-release copper oxide granules embedded in the shingles are reportedly more effective in preventing rooftop discoloration than the zinc oxide used on some roofing products.

Shingles come in two weights and three colors: Weathered Wood. Rustic Cedar and Birchwood.

Hardware For The HolidaYs

The Stanley Holiday Gift Center combines special value-added gift items and combination Packs from four Stanley divisions into a single, powerful promotion. -

The dilplay contains eight gift ses from Stanley Door Systems, StanleY Fastening Systems, Stanley Hardware and Stanley Tools, plus end cap head-

Free Additional Information

on any product in this section is available by writing 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca'92660' Or call (i 1+) 852 lg9} or FAX 7 L4'852-023 1 Requests will be forwarded to the manufacturer. Please list product(s), issue and page number: ers, pallet headers, ceiling danglers and store banners.

Included are combination tool box and saw, tape rule combo, socket set, screwdriver set; elecEic stapler/nailer repair kit, cord-free glue gun home repair kit, Steel Plank closet organizer with shoe rack, and garage door opener.

Oak Entry Ensemble

The Diamond Oaks familY, an elesant series of interior and exterior doors in fine oak, has been introduced by Morgan.

The family of doors concept enables builders, architects or homeowners to unifY the look of all doorways in a house, providing design continuity from room to room and entrance to entrance.

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Diamond Oaks features a triPle insulated beveled glass entrance door with matching sidelights in a traditional diamond pattern accented by polished brass caming; two exterior dinrs; a nine-light sash and a fourpanel oak door (both with matching sidelights); a four-panel passage door; a bi-fold door, and a ten-light French door.

Garage Door Inserts

The Decor-Light steel garage door window frame and decorative insert system has been inroduced by Frantz'

Frames accept both single Pane and ll2" insulated glass and are UV protected for fade resistance.

Wide World Of Windows

A full selection of windows and doors in wood, vinyl and aluminum clad options backed by a lifetime warranty are now available from Weathervane Window Co.

Offered ate bow, bay, casement, awning, slider, radius and elliptical topped, as well as special units in both nominal and custom sizes. Exterior doors come in sliding and French desisns.

'A wide variety of mullion and energy efficient glass options are available. All window units include stateof-the-art design, weatherstripping and hardware.

The in place and is double sealed asainst wind and rain. Available in a vlriety of designs, the optional inse-rts can bb easily removed for cleaning without having to disassemble the frame.

Sell For The Sky

.Self-selling displays designed to guide buyers through the main features and benefits of roof windows, with or without the aid of retail sales personnel, have been designed by Rotb Frant< of America.

The merchandiser includes bright graphics, a progranmed approacfto selling and an actual window instalted in a model section of shingled roof. The full color graphics panel shows energy savings benefits, size and configuration information, application photos in various room seltings and step-by-step installation illustrations.

Self-adhesive labels pennit retailers to indicate which roof window model and sizes they stock and which are available on special order. A literature holder contains the free "Light Reading Guide to Roof Windois" brochure.

Contractor's Cart

The Contractor Buddy, a mobile aluminum work platform, is new from R-D. Werner.

It's only 2-ft. wide, so it can easily

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Available in 4 and 6-ft. models w-ith maximqq work platforrr heights ofjust under 4 fL, it is quickly erected without tools using its spring-activated "snap-hook" locks. The platform is equally easy to take down for convenient transportation and storage.

Shear Comfort

A new lightweight poly grass shear from Ames Lawn & Garden Tools is comfortable to use yet strong and durable enough to perforn year after year.

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P.O. Box 80O, Fort Bragg, Ca. 95437 i i (7071 96+6377 FAX 707-961:0935.

Fred Hoknes

347O lowa City Rd., Marysville, Cd:'gBgOl*"" (9161 743-3269 FA"{ 916-743-1537

The Deluxe Homeowner's Grass Shear features ABS injection-molded handles and machine-edged carbon steel blades with TFE blade coating to ensure clean, smooth cutting and long life. The bottom handle lnuckle guard protects the user's hand, and a convenient vinyl pouch protects the tool in storage.

It also includes a quick-release safety lock

Grout Revitalizer

Grout ReNew from VersaTile colors and reseals ceramic tile grout joints quickly and easily to resist soil, weiu, discoloration and mildew growth.