',FfrXr.tff[ CAPS & BASES!

flew Strong-Tie@Column Gaps and Column Bases install with Simpson Strong-Drive@ screws.

I Faster for the framer.

I No bolts required.

I Screws provide lowel profile than standard through bolts.

I Less wood lemoued; maintain more wood Gross secti0n.

I Over 400% greater uplift loads than convenlional column caps. For morc intormation, call 800-999-5099.

Lasers Edge

Hilti has added two new accessories to its Positioning Systems Line.

Working with the PRl5 rotating laser, the PA370 Batter Board Adapter fine tunes layout in the vertical position, eliminating the string and can also be used in the horizontal mode while attached to a steel column, for situations where the deck doesn't allow for a tripod.

The PA312 Facade Adapter mounts to any facade using the appropriate anchoring methods and has a pre-drilled hole for tripod mounting.

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Celebrating over 30 years of fine hardwood manufacture and distribution

For the finest service in the industry call on Swaner for a steady, reliable source of quality hardwood products at competitive prices.

Hardwood Lumber/S4S

Hardwood Plywood Hardwood Moulding

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New Deck Fasteners

Stainless steel fasteners said to secure four joists equal to 5 linear feet ofdeck frame are new from Swan Secure.

2x4- 2x6- 4x4-4xG 5'thru 12'

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Swanger Packs of joist hangers and nails provide enough fasteners to help secure a l0'xl0'deck. Packs come in sizes for 2"x6"/8" and 2"x10"/12"/14" lumber sizes.

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Quiet Time For Floors

An acoustical underlayment for laminate and floating wood floors is new from Bruce Laminate Floors. Constructed of a polyester staple fiber made from 1007o post-consumer recycled materials, QuietGuard is 3/16" thick and comes in an I l .33 1b.,240 sq. ft. roll.

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Roof Airflow Aid

A roof ventilation system that blends in with existing rooflines to provide an attractive, finished appearance is new from Cellwood.

Rovar reportedly ensures proper airflow through the attic by drawing air through the soffit then up along the underside of the roof and out through the ridge.

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Give 'em The Hook

A hand tool that removes plugs from hole saw cups after drillins is new from Washer Industries Co.

The Holesaw Hook is durably constructed of spring steel wire and has a V-shaped handle extending into opposite bent hooks that ad.iust to various size hole saw cups from ll2" to 2-112" in diameter.

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Fork lt Over

Toyota has added 3,000 lb. 4,000 lb. cushion tire fork lifrs ro internal combustion 7 Series.

to its

Thermax FJCS moves with the envelope of the building without jeopardizing the air filtration resistance of the board joint.

The product is able to flex without delaminating, particularly during roof construction, where flexing under load is common.

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Look Sharp!

Smith Abrasives has introduced a sharpening tool with a diamond-grit sharpening rod that is tapered to fit and sharpen serrated blades.

Diamond Retractable Plus has a push-button control that allows the blade to retract into the handle for convenient storage.

The tool features built-in scissors, Phillips-head and flat-head screwdrivers and a bottle opener.

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Featuring a patented system that helps prevent vehicle tipping, the trucks have a power-shift transmission for smooth transitions between forward and reverse.

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Porcelain Floor Tiles

Porcelain floor tiles with a clean glazed look for outdoor and high traffic areas are new from Gold Sea.

Named for an Austrian nature preserve, Karwendel comes in three colors and various sizes includins 12"x12".

The product also comes in a 4114x4-ll4 version with fossilized dots.

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Sink Or Swim

Swan Corp. has a new l8-l/2"x81/2" round sink.

Quolity Weslern Cedor Products

Swanstone comes in 30 colors and has a lifetime warranty.

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Close Up The Joint

A flexible joint closure system that reportedly retains the full integrity of the board's insulation ratinss while resisting air, moisture infiltrition and deformation is new from Celotex.

Singing In T-hq Rain

An insert that fits into a downspout to eliminate the noise when rainwater hits the bottom of the downspout is new from RainQuiet, LLC.

The 2-518"x6" product insulates the dripping noise, allowing water to flow freely out of the downspout. Each package contains two inserts.

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Whatever Floats Your Float

Marshalltown Trowel has added a preshaped hand float for preparing concrete surfaces for final troweling or creating a rough final finish. Its blade is said not to dig in, allowing for a smooth finish.

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Lighten Up

A portable light with an impact counter weighted hemispherical base the light upright if knocked over is Lighr LLC.

resistant body and that quickly returns new from Wobble I

Manufacturers of high quality: Ponderosa pine boards & industrials; fine textured fi r/larch boards; dimension & industrials from Omak, Wa.

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The product has a floating shock system, and its 500watt halogen bulb produces 360" light.