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gles are treated in pressurized cylinders, thel thennally cured to add permanent fire retardancv.

Deck Detergent

Quick, safe and easy to use, DeckBoss from BossWorks allows doit-yourselfers and contractors to clean wood discolored by mold, mildew and sCains.

Its water-based formula restores rich, natural color to wood while limit-

Like-Cedar Siding

- _Cedff lmpressions, distinctive vinyl siding providing the beautiful, classic appearance of cedar perfection shingles, is new from CertainTeed.

The siding simulates every detail of cedar shingles, from the dimensions and texture of the panels to a weath-

Quick Corner Glips

Rigid-Tie Corner Connectors from Simpson Srong-Tie Co. provide a quick, convenient way to make strong corner connections in building light frame out-buildings or sturdy utility furniture such as work benches and heavy duty shelf units.

Designed for use with 2x2 or 2x4 lumber, they are manufactured of 18 gauge galvanized steel to provide exceptional sfrength at critical connections, rysulting in a more rigid structure. The connectors eliminate tle need for angle bracing, gussets and plywood stiffeners in many wood construction projects. Because of their great sfrength, there is no need for traditional nut and bolt installation; they can be fastened using either nails or wood screws.

Connectors come in four models: for outside corners witl 2x2s, outside corners with 2x4s, inside corners with 2x2 or 2x4 lumber, and T-shaped connections with 2x2s or 2x4s.

Fire Retardant Cedar Shakes

Cedar+Plus fire retardant shakes and shingles are now available from the Clarke GrouD.

Top quality c-edar shakes and shin- ing environmental and health concerns. It can be used on decks, shakes, shingles and lawn furniture, or any weathered wood surface except teak. It also cleans concrete, stucco, vinyl tile and fiberglass.

Tree Gircle

Typar Landscape Fabric from Reemay, Inc., is now being packaged "in the round" in 36" die-cut circular form.

Made of nonwoven polypropylene, Tree Circle is too dense for weeds to grow through it, but not dense enough to block water, air and nutrients. Covered with mulch or stone, it reportedly will last for years.

The fabric is designed for new tree plantings, but can also fit easily around existing trees and shrubs because it is pre-slit.

ered or lightly stained appearance, but without the maintenance wood requires.

Made from durable, flarre-retardant polypropylene, the siding's color is molded clear through the panel so scratches won't show. It also won't rot, crack or split.

Designed to install like a raditional siding panel without special tools, pan_els come 48" x 14" for fast, easy qpplication. They feature a low gloss finish in four natural colors.

Deck Break

Dek-Blok moisture break from D&B Manufacmring Co. helps prevent water damage by allowing air circulation between house and deck.

Weatherproof and easy to install, Dek-Blok eliminates the need for flashing. It accepts 3/8" lag bolts and can be used with both existing and new construction.

Three sizes are available: 5-112" for 2x6lumber, 7" for 2xS lumber and 9" for 2xl0lumber.

Shovel In Comfort

The new Tiger Pro 300 shovel from Ames has a contoured, ergonomically shaped solid fiboglass handle to provide superior strength with less grip fatigue.

It features a safety orange, molded polypropylene protective skin, heavy

The new product is used with the Home Series project design software, to turn the two-dimensional Home, Bathroom, Kitchen, Landscape and Deck prograns into 3-D. After creating a 2-D plan with one of the five packages, the user loads it into 3D Plan, where it is automatically transformed into a 3-D view, complete with accurate room dimensions, color and shading.

Once the drawing comes up, the viewer can change his viewpoint to any location, effectively moving around as if actually walking through tle room and looking at it from different angles. Users can "see" the room from the doorway, move to the center of the room and then walk around the perimeter. They can even "look" through a window or doorway, or from an overview perspective, to see their room or landscape plan.

Department Of Labels

flexibility in a broad range of labeling applications.

Ideal for bar code, promotional, price and shipping tags, it accornmodates labels in a variety of materials and sizes fuom ll2" lo 2-112" wide and of practically any length.

Side Line

Premiurn solid vinyl siding has been introduced by Heartland Building Products as a lower price companion to its Super Polymer line of sidings, soffits and vertical paneling.

Featuring a "soft mill grain" surface impression !o provide the look of real wood without the cost or upkeep, duty 14 gauge heat-treated and tempered carbon steel blade with a forward-turned step for secure foot placement, and an extended socket blade with a large steel collar at the handle/blade connection.

Livinq Home Plans

Nei AO Plan software from Autodesk allows personal computer users to "walk through" their new home or remodeling project by displaying a simulated three-dimensional view of the plan.

The lightweightEz-Ply label dispenser from Esselte Meto minimizes operator fatigue while maximizing productivity by increasing speed and the siding resists flaking, blistering, peeling and cracking.

With a lifetime limited warranty, it is available in Double 4', Double 5" and Double 4'Dutch Lap profiles, in white, gray, blue, sandalwood or cream.

360" Signage

A new three-side hanging sign mount has been designed by Popco, lnc.

The mount holds three mid-weight signs or posters up to 40" wide to offer 360" visibility for visual impacr at point ofpurchase.

Skylight Add-Ons

A roof window accessories display is now available from Roto Frank of America.

Heavy Duty Fastening

A new powder actuated fastening lyst€m from Hilti Inc. perfonns single fastenings to concrete and steel.

Weighing less than 5 lbs., the tool is ideal for electrical, plumbing and drywall installations.

Features include automatic cartridge case ejection, padded grip to reduce recoil and noise suppresser. It utilizes a .22 calillrur booster and fasteners ranging from ll2" to 2-718" long.

Made of white comrgated stock, the Three-Sider folds into a sturdv triangular platfonn. Plastic arrowstyle clips on the sides of the platform allow secure attachment of pre-drilled sign panels. It ships flat and takes just minutes to assemble.

The white-coated wire rack is built as an add-on module to both the new and original models of Roto display racks for Vision, Sunrise Series II and Hilight roof windows.

Holding six operating poles, four window shades and 10 hex ball adapters, the rack is free to rehilers who purchase a minimum assorbnent.

Requiring no electrical power source, it reportedly is up to three times faster than drilling and reduces in-place fastening costs to a fraction of the cost ofusing anchors.

Engineered Studs

A new line of engineered studs made from shorter pieces of lumber bonded together with finger joints that are at least as strong as solid wood has been introduced by Louisiana-Pacific.

Providing a reliable supply of studs in both 2x4 ud 2x6 dimensions, they are made from dry, straight sections of lumber, providing better dimensional stabitity than solid studs.

It aiso minimizes waste from having to discard twisted studs, even in hot, humid climates.

Seed Selector

A new sarden seed merchandiser from NK L-awn & Garden Co. allows full packet viewing of literally hundreds of varieties.

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