Tru-Dry Timbers

Geo. M. Huff Lumber Co. has teamed up with Forest Grove Lumber to become the exclusive Southern California stocking distributor of Tru-Dry Timbers.

All FGL Tru-Dry timbers are dried in "HeatWave USA's RFV" kilns, which use clean, renewable energy and have zero emissions.

Tru-Dry timbers are dried completely and evenly throughout so you won't experience the sticky problems often encountered with beams that are not dried to the core.

Combine our selection of Douglas fir timbers along with our skilled milling staff and you've got one ofthe best resources in Southern California.

Wayne Wilkinson has been named president and chief operating officer at McFarland Cascade, Tacoma, Wa.

Jack Berutich, v.p.-wholesale division of Reliable Wholesale Lumber, Huntington Beach, Ca., has retired after 3l years with the company.

Rich Yonke, ex-Fritch Forest Products, is new to Elk Creek Forest Products, McMinnville, Or. He is based in Everett, Wa.

Linda Sabrowski, sales & marketing mgr. at Sun Mountain Lumber, Deer Lodge, Mt., retired Sept. I after 33 years in the industry. Craig O'Rourke, ex-Louisiana Pacific, succeeds her.

Edy McCartney, ex-Lumber Products, is new to sales and marketing at International Wood Products, Clackamas, Or.

Ken Cradduck, ex-Woodinville Lumber, is new to sales at ProBuild, Arlington, Wa.

Ron Rumple is new to inside sales support at Parr Lumber, Everett, Wa.

Aaron Maquire, ex-LCG Pence Construction, is a new account mgr. at Capital Lumber, Woodburn, Or.

Jon Dimmock, ex-ZCON Builders, is a new pull-through marketing specialist in Healdsburg, Ca.

Tom Fitzmyers has been named chairman of Simpson Strong-Tie parent Simpson Manufacturing Co., Pleasanton, Ca., succeeding founder Barclay Simpson, who is now chairman emeritus. Karen Colonias replaces Fitzmyers as president and c .e.o. Terry Kingsfather remains president and c.e.o. of Simpson Strong-Tie.

Mark Griffith has been promoted to c.e.o. of Lumber Yard Supply, Great Falls, Mt. He succeeds Owen Robinson, who is retiring after 35 years with the family business, but remains president and chairman of the board.

Greg Stine has been promoted to president of Builderlink, Springfield, Or.

Dave Freeman, ex-Tumac Lumber, is now a sales product specialist in the Seattle. Wa.. area for Bluelinx.

Jacob Mendez is now an assistant buyer at Universal Forest Products, Windsor, Co.

Don Bodemann has been named president of Montana Timber Products, Anaconda, Mt.

Tony Barnes is now service mgr. at Mclendon Hardware. Renton. Wa.

Steve Pierce is now with Sears Trostel Lumber & Millwork, Fort Collins, Co.

Kenn Valleau, ex-Milgard Manufacturing, is new to outside sales at Allied Building Products, Modesto, Ca. Kevin Shinar is a new outside sales rep in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Jim Lake has been named president and chief operating officer of Ainsworth Lumber, Vancouver, B.C., following the retirement of Richard Huff.

David Ondich has joined Screw Products Inc., Gig Harbor, Wa., as Northeast regional sales mgr. He is based in New Jersey.

Paul Davis, Plum Creek Timber Co., Seattle, Wa., has been promoted to v.p.-Northern hardwood region.

Philip Orsino, ex-Masonite, has been named president of Jeld-Wen, Klamath Falls, Or., succeeding Rod Wendt, who remains c.e.o.

Casey Craig is a new trader at Bridgewell Resources, Tigard, Or.

Nancy Arend, ex-Weyerhaeuser/ Northwest Hardwoods, is now a west region mgr. for GeorgiaPacific, based in the Seattle, Wa., area.

Kris Kollenda has been named western regional sales mgr. for DriTac Flooring Products, Commerce, Ca.

Brian Krizman has joined the inside sales/estimating team at Portland Bolt & Manufacturing, Portland, Or.

Dalila Sotelo is a new senior customer service specialist at BlueLinx. Denver. Co.

Liz Churchill has been named v.p. of sales & marketing for Matthews Marking Products, Pittsburgh, Pa. Russell Bateman is now marketing communications mgr., and Natalie Pizzi is new to marketing, coordinating shows and events.

Rex Scott, ex-Plycem, has joined TMO Global Logistics, Charlottesville, Va., as director of business development.

Tom Taylor has been named national sales mgr. for Plycem USA, Atlanta, Ga.

William C. Foote, chairman, USG Corp., Chicago, Il., is retiring from the board Dec. 31. His title will be assumed by president and c.e.o. James S. Metcalf.

Michael Limas, ex-Phillips Mfg., has joined DMSi Software, Omaha, Ne., as a v.p., heading up customer service and support.

John Crowe has been appointed president and c.e.o. of both CertainTeed Corp., Valley Forge, Pa., and parent Saint-Gobain. Tom Smith has been promoted to president of CertainTeed Roofing, and Mark Rayfield is now president of the siding products group.

Diane Kappas has been promoted to v.p.-environment, health & safety for PPG industries, Pittsburgh, Pa., replacing John Richter, who is now v.p.-operations, coatings, Asia/Pacific.

Holly Wien is organizing the annual pumpkin decorating contest at Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to co-owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.

Alaskan Sawmill Proposed

John Glenn, former owner of Glenn Custom Milling, Shelton, Wa., has revived plans to build a new sawmill in southeast Alaska.

Glenn, who first tried to launch a project in2004, has proposed building a facility in Wrangell or Petersburg, Ak., to manufacture constructiongrade lumber from a combination of old-growth and second-growth timber, with a workforce of 40 to 50.

Store Visitor a Real Beast

Record's Hardware, Raton, N.M., had an unusual visitor on SepI.22: a one-year-old bear.

After running down a busy street in broad daylight-with Fish & Game officers in hot pursuit-the bear dashed into the hardware store's main entrance. Clerk Joe Aregon used the store's intercom to wam shoppers of the furry visitor. "I wanted everybody in the store to know there was a bear loose in the building, so they didn't go pet it and be friendly with it," he said. "You never know."

The cub then fled and took refuge in a nearby backyard, where officers decided it posed enough of a danger that it had to be killed.

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Win the Gutter Battle

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Trim Without Holes

AZEK Finish Grade PVC trim eliminates the need to fill, sand, and paint nail holes.

A cover trim piece fits over the base trim and includes a nailing flange to eliminate visible fasteners. The installed thickness and width of the two-part system is 6/4x6, in l6-ft. lengths.

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Weatherized Windows

Sheffield II windows from Alside have triple-barrier weatherstripping to keep out air and water.

Windows can be customized with l l interior grid patterns and a choice of white, almond, or desert clay colors.

Energy-saving options include ClimaTech glass and drop-in glazing.

Sloped sills and tilt-in sashes make cleaning easier.

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Universal has been a key supplier in Southern California for years. With the broadest lineup oflumber and specialty products in the area, it's no wonder why dealers look to UFP as a key supply partner.

Saw for Tight Spaces

The Bosch BSHl80 cordless band saw allows plumbers and electricians to precisely cut a variety of materials, even in tight spaces.

Although the tool weighs just 7.7 lbs., the tool reportedly is durable enough to withstand tough jobsite conditions.

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Fire-Protected Redwood

California Timberline's Nusku Fireblocker line includes siding, fascia, and trim manufactured from California-grown redwood.

Naturally fire-resistant, the primed products are deemed WUI Approved by CalFire, meeting CBC codes in any county and fire zone.

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PVG Beadboard Trim

CertainTeed's Restoration Millwork beadboard trims are constructed of PVC that resists rotting, warping, moisture, and insects.

The products are designed to beautify larger exterior areas such as porch ceilings, skirting, and deck surrounds. A Tightlap edge allows two adjacent panels to seamlessly overlap. Choose a natural white finish or paint to complement exterior colors.

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Golorful Sealant

Red Devil's Color Cure waterproof sealant goes on pink and dries white when it's ready to be painted.

Low in VOCs and odor, Pink2White is free of solvents, plasticizers, and toxic chemicals.

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Revolutionary Windows

Deceuninck North America's Revolution Tilt & Turn windows feature a seven-chamber thermal structure with a R-value of 7+.

Minimal sash and frame sightlines and an integral screen system take advantage of high-performance glass.

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Under the Roof

Blueskin roof tile and metal self-adhered underlayment from Henry Co. is engineered for sloped roofing systems.

Self-gasketing around fasteners, the underlayment has 40 mils of waterproofing compound, a split-back polymer release liner for fast, easy installation, and weather-resistant shrinkwrap packaging to protect against the elements.

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Multi-Glass Look in Patio Doors

Masonite's newest patio door line features SpectraWeld technology, which bonds composite materials to a single sheet of glass, providing the appearance of caming.

The collection offers six glass designs, from simple to ornate, with design options such as vines, diamonds, and traditional divided lights.

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IN Supponr oF ICC-ES

There have been questions raised concerning the use of alternative products evaluated by ICC Evaluation Service, when there is a standardized product prescribed in the model code.

The questions include: Is it better to use a standardized product when available, rather than an alternative product evaluated by ICC-ES? And, is an alternative product evaluated by ICCES somehow inferior to a standardized product recognized in the code?

Standardized products (also referred to as "commodities" and "prescriptive" products) are products for which standards are referenced in the model codes, such as preservativetreated wood complying with AWPA Standard Ul.

"Alternative" products are innovative, proprietary products that have been evaluated in accordance with Section 104.1 1 (Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment) of the IBC and the 2009 International Residential Code (IRC). Such products must be evaluated for compliance with the model codes and must then be approved by the code official.

The code official is charged with approving products. When considering an innovative, proprietary product as an alternative, the official has the option of using a research report from an approved source as an aid.

ICC-ES is the primary source of research reports on innovative building products. For more than 80 years, ICC-ES has specialized in evaluating such products for compliance with the

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model codes. ICC-ES publishes Evaluation Reports that are posted online for use by code officials, construction professionals, and the public.

ICC-ES Evaluation Reports are the best, most technically accurate, and most reliable source of information on innovative products because:

ICC-ES policies are set by a board of directors composed mostly of active code officials.

ICC-ES has an in-house technical staff of about 30 professionals, most of whom are licensed as architects or structural, civil, fire-protection, or mechanical engineers. Key staffers have 20+ years ofexperience in evaluating products for code compliance.

. ICC-ES has an open public process for developing acceptance criteria for innovative products under the international codes.

ICC-ES technical work is overseen by an evaluation committee composed of code officials.

. ICC-ES rules require that testing in support of evaluation reports be conducted by independent, ISO l7025-accredited labs and that thirdparty inspection agencies be accreditedunderlSO 17020.

ICC-ES itself is accredited by the ANSI under ISO Guide 65.

When considering the two questions above, it is clear that alternative building products, when they have been evaluated by ICC-ES, are in every way the equal of standardized products. Code officials and others may rest assured that, in terms of quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability, and safety, products covered in ICC-ES Evaluation Reports meet every requirement of the International Codes.

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Lumber Association of California & Nevada has booked Gordon Culbertson, Forest2Market, to address "The Emerging China Market & How It Is Affecting California & the West" during its annual convention Oct. 202l at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, Ca.

Other presentations will cover lumber industry trends, "Word of Mouth Marketing & Methodology," and "What You Need to Know to Keep Your Company Out of Court."

LACN will host a Nov. l0 luncheon meeting at Rancho Solano Golf Course, Fairfield, Ca. Speaker Jerry Parks, Western Wood Preservers Institute, will discuss pressure treated wood for safe, reliable and durable wood construction.

Mountain States Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association is holding its Colorado WOOD Council year-end party Dec. I at the Mile Hish Stadium Club at Invesco

Field, Denver, Co.

During December, MSLBMA will also hold an estimating workshop in Denver, at a date yet to be determined.

Western Wood Preservers Institute will hold its annual meeting Oct.23-26 at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Scottsdale, Az.

Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman's Club will hold two events next month-a tennis tournament Nov. 6 at Anaheim Tennis Center. Anaheim, and a dinner meeting Nov. l0 at Rib Trader, Orange, Ca.

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Arthur H. t'Budtt Harwood, 84, retired owner of Harwood Products, Branscomb, Ca., died Sept. I in Branscomb.

He served as a Navy pilot during World War II. After graduating from the University of California-Berkeley, he assumed control of his family's lumber business, Branscomb Enterprises, in 1949. The company was renamed Harwood Products in 1972 and liquidated in 2008.

Conrad J. "Fritz" Hagen, 83, longtime Northern California lumberman, died Aug. 13 in Redding, Ca.

At age 19, he became a lumber inspector for the Pacific Lumber Inspection Bureau. He then served with the Navy in Japan during the Korean War. Afterwards, he worked for M&M Lumber, Alderpoint, Ca., for 10 years. When M&M closed, he became manager of Gunnison Lumber Co.. Gunnison. Co.

He spent 17 years at Sierra Pacific Lumber, serving as mill manager in Susanville, Happy Camp, Hayfork, and Shasta Lake City, Ca.

He also joined a group to start Lassen Forest Products. Red Bluff. Ca., and Dyer Mountain Lumber, Redding, Ca.

Frank O. Morrisette, 84, retired vice president of sales at Hoff Forest Products, Boise, Id., died Sept. 8 in Boise.

Mr. Morrisette served with the Navy during World War II. He then attended Seton Hall University, South Orange, N.J., graduating in 1950.

During the 1950s and 1960s. he worked as a lumber broker in Oregon and California. In l972,he joined Western Forest Products, Boise, a division of Hoff. as a lumber salesman. He later became vice president of sales for Hoff's moulding plants, before retiringin 1992. He was also a member of Hoff's board of directors.

Hal Eugene Goodyear,98, cofounder of Trinity Lumber & Building Supply, Weaverville, Ca., died Aug.28 in Weaverville.

After graduating from Oregon State University with degrees in forest management and forest engineering in 1946.he worked for the U.S. Forest Service in Oregon, until relocating in

1948 to Northern California and joining Van Zee Ltmber Co. In 1950, he and his brother-in-law, Bob Marshall, started Trinity Sand & Gravel, Douglas City, Ca.

Four years later, they purchased Hanlon Lumber, Weaverville, and renamed the yard Trinity Lumber. Goodyear managed the lumberyard, Marshall the gravel operation.

Goodyear retired in 1982 and sold the yard to his son, Gene. In 1986, he was named California Tree Farmer of the Year for his oversight of Reading's Creek Tree Farm, Weaverville, with his wife, Dorothy.

Robert F. Borghorst, 67, president and co-owner of Arthur Pozzi Co., Portland, Or., died Aug.20 in Portland.

He had worked at the company since 1976 and retired earlier this year after 40+ years in the industry.

Thomas W. Blackwood. 71. retired Oregon lumber salesman, died Sept. 10 in La Center, Wa.

He had worked in the industry for 30 years, for Western Resource Trading, Albany, Or., and Shur-Cut Industries, Porlland, Or.

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