Some important lacts aboulrmod explain why $impson Kiln-llried f,ainkote $tuds ale in demand.

Producl llescriplion.

General: Simpson Douglas Fir and Hem-Fir Rainkote Studs are manufactured at Shelton, Washington.

Sizes: 2 x 4, 2x 6 standard stud lengths

Moisture content: Kiln-dried to average moisture content of less than 19%.

The Ghallenge: iloisture,a Part ol Kilns-Lalge 0uens.

The Solution: theWood.

Trees are made uo of tinv water-filled cells similar to a honeycomb When cut into lumber wood cells lose morsture to seek a balance with the moisture content of the air lf surface areas dry too fast it can set up unequal stresses in the wood resulting rn warping. twisting and splitting.

Rainlote Plotection.

To preserve their quality, Simpson kiln-dried studs are given a clear water-repellent treatment. This retards moisture absorotion bv the studs Whether the job is new construction or remodelino. the added value of Simpson R"ainkote Studs is worth asking for by name.

Simpson Rainkote Studs are carefully spaced in large drying kilns where temperature and humidity are carefully controlled to uniformly reduce their moisture content to an average of less than I 9%-close to the average moisture content of the air.

The End Product: $tnightWalls.

Simoson Rainkote Studs are true oerformers. Manufactured from high-strength, even grained Douglas Fir and Hem-Fir from Washi ngton's Olympic Range forests, they are precision trimmed and milled to exacting tolerances. Kiln-dried and given a waterrepellent treatment, they build stable, straight walls and assure a smooth, tight fit.

Standards: 2" per WWPA rules

1978. 1 " per WCLIB rules #16.

Unitized: 2 x 4 2OB pcs. per unit. 2x6128 pcs per unit

Other items (not Rainkote treated): 2 x 3 2BB pcs. per unit 1 x 4 416 pcs. per unit.

A Special Note:

In order to meet our customer needs Srmpson product specifications and warranties are continually updated. So, rf the printed date on this Iiterature is more than l2 months old. please contact Simpson Timber Company for any changes that may have occurred.

Forest Center at Cal Expo

Following the lead of other western states, the California Forest Protective Assn. has developed a year-round Forest Center at the Cal Expo State Fair grounds in Sacramento, Ca.

Built for approximately $50,000 (contributed by the forest industry over the past seven years) the center was visited by more than 13,500 persons during Cal Expo this fall. Considered a showcase example of a private industry funded exhibit on the state fairgrounds, the facility will remain open to the public all year.

A one acre site with lagoon, running stream, pathways and bark-covered ground, the center features over30 forest species native to California soil. An octagonal, open-air pavilion houses an exhibit explaining the business of forest management and its public benefits.

CFPA plans a sustaining membership program, set to begin early next year, that will allow companies and individuals to subscribe for a nominal annual fee, to help in the countinued development of the center.

F0REST CEI{IER visitors at Cal Expo, Sacramento. Ca.. learn some unusual forest benefits not known to most people lrom Richard Reid, Western Timber Assn. Operating narrow gauge steam l0c0motive (lower photo) attracts visitors to woody, natural area of the center.