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Seruices And Sates Aids

Out Of Sight Deck Fastener

A new deck fastening system that double-screws boards from below to produce a smooth surface free of unsightly top nails, holes, roughness and hammer dents is new from Deckmaster.

The Deckmaster fastener is a 22" long bracket that is nailed to the sides of the joists. The boards are screwed through the fastener from below, two

Arched Windows Aplenty

To increase flexibility in sizing for builders and remodelers, Custom Arch Windows have been added to Andersen Windows' Arch Window line.

Non-operating Custom Arch units are available in equal leg arches, unequal leg arches and partial chords ( a single-legged arch), and a variety of radii. They can be sized to specifications in 1./32" increments.

Their Perma-Shield exterior lineal lengths are covered with reinforced engineered plastic and the arched head members are constructed of stretch-formed alu- ninum. Exteriors feature a durable lowmaintenance finish in any of three colors. Interiors are clear, unfinished pine.

Of fered standard arc two types of low-emmissivity glass: High-Performance glass for cooler climates or High-Performance Sunglass for warmer climates.

screws per board.

The fasteners reportedly eliminate loosening of boards due to shrinkage and warping and guard against moisture penetration and rot since the scfews enter from below where no water danage can occur.

They come in galvanized and stainless steel.

Drywall Screws By The Bucket

High quality drywall screws are now offered in convenient contractor pack buckets from Building Products of America Corp.

A complete selection of drywall screws is available, including fine thread, coane thread, laminating, trim heads, tek drill points, hex washer heads, deck screws and pan heads.

Wet Paint

Perma-White Semi-Gloss Bathroom Wall & Ceiling Paint is new from Wm. Zinsser & Co.

It is said to provide a beautiful, durable finish that is washable and scrubbable with the same mildewand blister-proof qualities as the original Perma-White satin finish. It is guaranteed to prevent mildew growth on the paint film for five years.

A white, water-based coating, tintable to match any decor, it reportedly is easy-to-apply, dries fully in two hours, is self-priming and, since it is moisture-resiscant and breathable, will not chip, peel or blister in high humidity environments.

The finish is recommended for walls, ceilings, doors and trim in all moisture prone areas, such as basements, garages, laundry rooms and closets.

Classy Gove

Profiled gypsum cove to create a wide range of design features at the walVceiling junction is now available from Grabber Construction Products.

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Made from pure natural gypsum for strength and easy mitering, the cove comes encased by a liner paper for ease of decoration. Available 5" wide and 8' or 10' long, it is cut with a normal drywall saw and affixed with gypsum-based adhesive. Installing cove also eliminates the need to tape and joint the wall/ceiling junction and prevents cracking at the junction caused by joist movement.

Mobile Material Handler

The Moffett Mounty, a powerful three wheel drive forklift specially designed for delivery of building materials to difficult sites and restricted home improvement jobs, is new from Cargotec, Inc.

Paint Preserving Disc

The Gallon Saver from Sugrue Products helps eliminate stored paint going bad in the can.

The high density polyethylene disk is inserted inside the can at the level

Treated Cedar Shakes

Cedar+Plus CCA preservative treated western red cedar shakes and shingles featuring a 50-year limited warranty against fungal decay are new from The Clarke Group.

The EPA-approved preservative penetrates the wood cells in a computer-monitored pressure cyl- inder and chemically bonds it to the fibers.

of the remaining paint. By eliminating the air that would normally be trapped in the can, the leftover paint is said to remain usable for an extended period of time. Original paint can be saved for touch up projects.

dar' s natural performance characteristics. Cedar roofing insulates homes against extreme temperatures and has been successfully wind tested at over 130 mph.

Fire retardant cedar shakes and shingles are also available and carry a 20125 yeu limited walranty.

The forklift fits compactly into a mounting bracket attached at the rear of most straight trucks or tmilers. At the delivery destination, it can be dismounted from its transport bracket in two minutes or less. The driver then has a mobile material handler at his disposal to easily load or unload the truck.

The treatment extends cedar roofs' long life, especially in the wet, humid climates of the Northwest and S o uth eas t, and does not affect ce-

Slick Sealer

H2Oil-Base Primer-Sealer, a high performance, all surface interior/exterior oil-base formula featuring the added advantages of water-base products, is new from Wm. Zinsser & Co.

ate odor, easy clean up with soap and water, and no waste disposal problems).

The product primes interior and exterior surfaces, such as new woo4 sheetrock, masonry, metal and gloss or porous painted surfaces. It also seals in cedar and redwood bleed and blocks stains from water leaks, rust, graffiti, fre damage, etc.

White-pigmented for hide, the primer is tintable with universal color systems.

Caulk One Up

It is said to offer the characteristics of high quality oil-base primer (superio penetration, great enamel holdout and adhesion to all hard-to-stick-to surfaces, forming a perfect base for all oil or latex topcoats) and of a water-base product (fast dry, moder- make a second pass with the tool tipped at a sharper angle.

The Original Caulking Tool from Hema Enterprises provides an inexpensive way to smooth uneven caulk seams and detennine the width of the caulk bead.

As you stroke the tool over a newly applied poly or silicone caulk line in one continuous move, the flexible plastic tip cups and gathers excess caulk leaving behind a unifomr caulk line. For a smaller bead line.

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The reverse end of the tool is flat and flexible to help fill nail holes and contains bevel cuts that are ideal for puuying window panes, etc.

Sleek Glazing Tape

Norseal Y992 glazing tape from Norton Performance Plastics is now offered in white to provide white residential windows with a clean sightline.

Featuring an aggressive adhesive on both sides, the closed cell foam tape adheres to mos[ wood, paint, metal and plastic frame surfaces. Unlike solid butyl tapes, it is protected by a polyethylene liner so its sealing surfaces are virtually free from debris which can compromise the seal.

The 1/16" thick tape is available in 200 ft. rolls of ll4" tD 56" widths.

Trim That's A Snap

A new generation of dual-position, snap-on trim and accessories plus a two-piece corner post are new from Heartland B uilding Products.

The Snap-On Trim System provides contractors with an attractive trim package that is durable, easy to install and complements Heartland vinyl siding products.

The system includes Window and Door Molding, which snaps into a single flange base to provide a wide trim; Decorator Crown Molding, which snaps into a ftieze runner with a back plate that also provides a receiver for the soffit; and I Channel, which snaps into a double flange base and may be used as a siding T Channel or to quickly join doublewides and modular components on site.

The unique dual-position design allows trim pieces !o snap snugly into the accessory pieces with or without underlayment. Snap-on pieces are available in a smooth. white finish in l2-l12'lengths.

Offered in 10' lengths, the twopiece corner post system may also be insalled on site in a matter of minutes by simply snapping the caps onto the installed base, protecting the corner post.