INTRoDUCINGTHE F RKS.CONCEPI a STABLE HOME IN ANT I.JNCERTAIN WORLD.

We don't have to tell you how nruch things have changed in the building industry. hr fact, the only thing that hasn't changed is that you still need to build a home people 'nvant to live in. One that provides space, safety, cornfort, warntth ar.rd security. C)ne that people r.vill want to buy.

Yet, how do we the manufacturers, distributors, designers and builders-continue to provide a better, r.nore livable honre when'uve're firced with increased restrictions on orlr resource base, technology-induced lifestyle changes, and the increased concern over ail aspects ofthc global environnrent?

'We innovate.'We develop. We improve,

The FranreWorks@ buildin€l systern is TrusJoist MacMillan's contribution to a new vision for the future of our industry. It's based upon olrr quarter century of lvork to produce higher-quality building rnaterials fror.r.r a changing resource base. So far we've cor.nbined our technologies to siunificantly improve the structural quality of a floor system while using less than half the wood fiber of a conventional floor. It's our Silent Floorsystelr). Our technologies also produce large-section, hiuh-grade timbers up to 80 feet in length fron-r small-diar.neter, lower-grade logs. You nray have heard of Parallam@ parallel strand lunrber, Microllan'r'" larninated veneer lumber and our newest innovation. TinrberStrand * lar.nir.rated strand lunrber, made lrom aspen log fibers. Despite these advancements, huge potential still exists.

THIS BRINGS US TO OUR CHALLENGEToYoU.

It starts with a new way of thinking lbor-rt the structural designs of honres. The entire industry nrust take up the challenge to bring ebout a diflbrcnt, rnore efflcient solLrtion. The development of syner€Jy alnonrr conrponents irr .r systenr and anrong systems thenrselves can substantially increase tl.re efficient use of resources. Through thirrkinc systenrically, better hornes can be built. Homes thet are stronger ancl healthier for the people who live in then-r, and horncs that also make betteruse ofour resources. This is the Frame'Works'o buiiding concept. It's our vision of innovation, developn.rent ancl irnprovemer)t in our indr-rstry.

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We'rc also otTcring a stuc'lcnt cor)test to allor,v sttrdents ilnc'l instrllctors to participatc in thc clcveloplncnt of the FranrcWorks * concept. TIre critcr-irr will bc the sanre ls the prolcssional contest :rncl the Il()ney will go torvurcl the enclou,nrent of rr Tnrs Jorst MacMillan Frarne\)Vorks '' svsteni schol:rrship to the winning pr()grallrs.

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FrameWorks@*Tke ihnoulttiue use'oJ Trus Joist MacMillan structural com[1onents ta.create struetaral systems with'uniqite structural properties. Fnvironmenta|-Thedeslgnofamarcresouice.eficientho,me,.with special emphuis on the contibu!.ion of the struct$re tt that eftcienry.

Livability-Tfie use of spaee andfunaion as a,$nttibution to a'higher qaality of life within the home.

Site Orientation-The integration oJ the site with the design of the liuing space to achieue the gteatest haimany betwein the hotse and ils environment., Cost-The incorporation of these citeia within a rcst mnge which would make the pice af the home very cost-rcmpetitive.

All cntrics rvill be.juclgecl by r p:rnel of experts Il'onr TrusJoist MecMillan lncl rcspccted represclltatives fi-onr thc architccturll arrcl engirreer-ing conirrrunitics. Thcre rvill be olle grar)cl prizc of $50,0()0. Resional rvinncrs, selectecl Il-ont thc six rcsiorls throughout thc Unitecl Stltes and Clanacla, rvill rcceive $10,(XX) crrch alid thc 53 nrnr)crs Llp u'ill c:rcli get $1 ,000 cash. I)lus, therc wili be other prizes includins or"rr TJ-Xpert l'rardware ancl sottr,vure packages. The rvinning cntries lvill also rppcrr in irrdustlv publicltions:rncl irr the FrrtrrreWorks'' plln book, to be cleveloped fronr the 'uvinnirie plarrs.

W'c obviouslv want ,vou t() think lbor-rt rnore ... than the nroney. We rvant vou to thirrk of the reusorrs volr got intcr this brrsincss in the first plrrce. Ilccarrse firr evcry rre\\' clcsign or svstenr this c()rltcst inspircs. the ftrture of lror.rrc btrilding u'ill bc bctter ofl The lives of thc pcople livins in these homes r,vill bc inrproverl. Well, rncl $50,000 is -stil/ $50,(XX).

To rcccivc nrorc irrforrrratiorr about these corrrpctitions, call 1-U(,X)-338-()5 1 5. ()r cont:rct yotrr loc:rl TrtrsJoist M rrcMill:rn reprcselr tative. All sr-rbniissions ofqrr:rlific:rtion are clue by l)ecenrber 31 , 199-1. A plrrel rvill first select (r0 llnalists, tcrr fronr each rcgror-r. Thcn the finrl .;uclsins rvill take pl;rcc in June 1995. Ancl of course the object of tiris protrrenr is to buikl thc first Frarrre'Works" horne, so vou nrrly -just get to see ,v()rlr contribution t() thc tirttrlc oi the ir-rcfustrv conre to life

Radiata Moulding Due ln U.S.

Radiata pine moulding produced by the SCR Softwoods Ltd. in New T.ealand will make its U.S. debut in November under the CSR FibreForm fradename.

As the U.S. based partner, FibreForm Wood Products, Inc., Los Angeles, Ca., will market production from the new $18 million moulding plant in the U.S. and Europe.

September dedication ceremonies for the Mount Gambier, N.2., plant were attended by FibreForm chairman Leo Seidner. Fibreform also will begin importing radiata pine lumber from Tauranga, N.Z'., this month.

U.S. and European markets are expected to consume over $20 billion in radiata pine millwork yearly, FibreForm president Marc Seidner said.

Colorado Lumberman Feted

A week after caddying for his son to win the Colorado Open, Mike Guetz, owner of Home Lumber & Supply Co., Littleton, Co., was golfing in W.O.O.D., Inc.'s annual tournament and being honored as the goup's Lumberman of the Year.

Guetz was cited for "developing and growing a respectable company." He consistently encourages his employees to take part in industry classes, golf tournament fund raisers and leadership positions, and his company regularly donates money and materials to chadtable organizations, such as the Wilderness on Wheels Foundation.

Raised in Casper, Wy., Guetz worked at IBM for 14 years before joining his cousin in buying out Bud Reifschneider and Vem Hogsett. He is now sole owner of Home Lumber's two Douglas County locations.

U.S. Lumber lmports Grow

Lumber imports to the U.S. surged in the first six months of 1994, coming from many countries with Canada the chief supplier.

Western Wood Products Association records show 8.18 billion feet imported in the first half of the year, a l3Vo inuease from 1993. Canada shipped 98.lVo or 8.02 billion feet of this volume.

Other countries supplied 158 million feet, nearly double the 1993 volume. Brazil is second to Canada.

shipping 44.7 million feet, nearly three times the 1993 volume.

Although Honduras, Sweden and South Africa are represented, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and New Tealandhave provided 9l.5vo of the non-Canadian lumber imports to the U.S. this year.

Total 1994 impors will reach 15.7 billion feet, up 2.87o fron 1993, WWPA estimates. Imports in 1995 are anticipated to reach 15.9 billion feet, a l.3Vo increase, with growth coming from outside Canada. Canadian imporfs are forecast to reach 550 million board feet.

Satellite lnformation Offer

A satellite information system said to compare with Prodigy or CompuServe, but dedicated to hardware, lumber and building material retailers, is being offered by Buyer's Tickertape, Inc., Memphis, Tn.

The system will link retailers with vendors through a satellite dish, receiver and laser printer provided by the company for $1. Subsoibers will keep paper in the laser printer, supply toner and consumable printer components as required, include the equip(Please turn to page 40)

DEDWOOD and cedar decks. I\sazebos and lattice are traditional, bu"t retailers relying on a Eaditional lumberyard approach of selling lumber may be missing out.

Inspired by unique designs in home magazines, homeowners are looking for outdoor drama as well as beauty and durability. Cost considerations and limited experience compound the challenge they offer when you ask, "'What's your project?"

Be ready to help with project plans (available from manufacturers and associations), how-to advice, clinics and kits to produce what they want with little skill. Arbor, fencing and wood grill designs such as those pictured come with all components, including hardware and instructions. Offering a decorative statement without the expense of custom fabrication, the clear or select tight-knot red cedar designs can be stained or painted. Redwood also is available.

Kiln dried redwood forms the custom designed deck shown. Note how the railing has been curved with thick posts bolted to the perimeter. While you probably won't recommend this as a do-it-yourself project, you should be aware of the design possibilities.

ITNI,oAI) r 9-car SP spur for flats, boxcars or A-frames r Santa Fe & UP Tluck & traller o Vans or plggrbacks . Dock-htgh STORAGE . Fully fenced & PAVED lO-acre yard . TWo 2O,OOO+ sq. fL covered sheds o ComputerDed lnventory control

TRUCKING . To yard orJob slte r Inbound or outbound quotes

IIILLING e Full serylce faclllty: 3 resaws, lO cut-off saws, gang rlp saws at your dlsposal o Header packages r Bullt-up loads/ pull to length e Tllm & fascta loads Detatls & corbels r Custom mfg.

O_L.IMPIC Training Cenrer, Chuta Vista, Ca., will be lighted by 350 of these timber wooci lighting slandards produced by J. H. Baxter & uo.

Baxter Lights Olympic Center

Light standards of laminated appearance grade Douglas fir treated with a light solvent-based preservative have been supplied by J. H. Baxter & Co. to the U.S. Olympic Training Center under construction in Chula Vista Ca.

The San Mateo, Ca., wood preserving company produced 350 lighting standards ranging from 4 to 36 feet in size for the facility which is scheduled for completion in January.

"Timber Wood Lighting Srandards were specified because they blend well with the natural landscape, offering appearance as pleasing as a tree," Baxter's Beryl Robert said.

Forest Exhibit Hits The Road

"A Wdk in the Woods - Discovering California's Forests" premiered in October at the Santa Maria Town Center, Santa Maria, Ca., first stop on its four-year state road tour.

The 1500 sq. ft. exhibit sponsored by the California Forest Products Commission will visit Eureka. Fairfield, Santa Rosa, Sacramento, Carlsbad, Santa Ana and San Jose durins the next year.

Rentals Are A Profit Center

"The rental business is the most lucrative, challenging and rewarding business in the United States." If you don't believe it, talk with Bruce Campbell, who increased the annual revenue from his rental business from $50,000 to $850,000 over an eighr year period.

"One of the keys to attaining a profitable rental business is knowing how to turn a customer's questions about a specific product, like exterior house paint, into an opportunity to promote a specific piece of rental equipment, like a pressure washer," adds Brian Kimball, HWI.

Other profitable techniques:

O developing efficient handling procedures for rental transactions

O maintaining good records and control systems

O doing preventative maintenance

O employee training

O providing safety procedures and use insfructions for customers.

Satellite System

( Continued from page 37 ) ment in their insurance policy and pay local taxes applicable to the instailation.

Sales presentations and quotes with photographs and graphics will be delivered from vendors to subscribers via satellite. Subscribers will need no special training to receive the transmissions, according to a Buyer's Tickertape spokesperson. The information will arrive on paper similar to a fax. Most vendors will have 800 numbers available to provide the subscriber with additional infomration.

Ridgi-Hide replaces the standard wood dowel for a clean, attractive closet finish.

HectroQalvanized Steel Hanger Bar

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