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Wood Preservative Spray

Green Products Co. haslntniduced its Copper-Green Wood Preservative in convenient spray cans.

Packaged in a dozen 13-l/2-oz. cans per case, the preservative is effective on wood above or below ground and below the water line.

Roll With The Punches

A tool roll with 23 pockets for wrenches, ratchets, and chisels is available from Portable Products. Equipped with clips that hold 3/8" and l/4" sockets, the Duckwear Tool Roll rolls up and secures with two barrel locks and has a carry handle for transport.

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Copper Green reportedly protects agalnst mold. mildew. rot. fungi and termites.

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Leaving lt To Beaver

A multi-use, brush-cuttins blade is new from Saw-Tech Indusffi6s.

The Beaver Mini-Blade has a radius of 4-318" and features a clutch that is designed to eliminate kickback. The blade, which is equipped with a wide-cutting chain that-eliminates binding, is engineered from twin discs of stainless steel, and laminated and spot welded to prevent harmonic problems.

El Nifro-Resistant Roofing

A built-up and modified bitumen roof edge from W.P. Hickman creates an impermeable joint between metal roof edges and roofing membranes to elrmrnate water seepage at the roof penmeter.

inc_lude gravelstop and drip edge styles. The system can be made ln custom shapes, and factory-fabricated corners and concealed joint covers are available.

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Stuck In The Corner

A 6"-wide corner post from CertainTeed has a raised cbrner ansle and edges.

Designed to simulate fine wood detailing, the post comes in white in 20'lengths.

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Water Wonders

New software that enables users to see how the selection and position of a new deck, pool, or hot tub would look is available from Visual Applications, Inc.

_ Windows '95-compatible Imagine Your Deck, Pool and Hot Tub ift-

The detail features a continuous pattern of offset holes in the roof side flange through which field and flashing membranes can be bonded to each other. The bonding sandwiches the metal flange between the roofing plies to allow the metal edse and membranes to become one-impregnable barrier against wind and w-ater-. The roof edge can expand and contract between the membrane layers without causing stress or fatigue. -

It is available in natural or Kynar prefinished aluminum or stainless ste_el, copper and Kynar prefinished galvanized steel. Standaid versions ware imports actual photos of over 1,000 brand-name pools, hot tubs and deck designs and applies them to a digital photo of the home. Once the digital photo of the home is scanned, users select the project they want to install and the software automatically keeps each design element in scale and perspective regardless of angle, height or width of the image.

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A Snip Here, A Snip There

An all-purpose household cutter is now available from Fiskars Inc.

Designed to cut window screens, roof flashing. vinyl flooring. and leather, Powdr Grii Shop Snfos are made of high-carbon steel'that can cut through sheet metal up to 30 gauge.

The snippers feature an adjustable screw and are packaged so customers can feel the handles before buying.

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Preserving The Future

A new wood preservative from Wolman Wood Care Products is water repellent, mildew resistant, and gives a deep, brown-black appearance to wood.

Reportedly ideal for finishing and protecting landscape timbers, railroad ties, dock supports and fence posts, Creocoat can be used for above- and in-ground applications, and can be partially buried or in direct contact with fresh water.

It is available in sallon-size and 5gallon pails. The -one-gallon pails cover 150-300 sq. ft., depending on the age and porosity of the wood.

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Wall Appeal

An interior wall finish from ChemRex, Inc. looks like latex paint, but is designed to reduce energy costs by tp to 3OVo.

Vinyl-Bonded Flooring

_ Engineered hardwood flooring from PermaGrain features a vinyl wear surface that reportedly shrugs off moisture. spills and staining.

UltraTec 3000 can be installed above or below grade in projects where more conventional hardwood flooring would be subject to decay or require moisture barrier systems.

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Push-Button Door Locks

A versatile door lock from Meroni is opened using minimum pressure on the knob's button, instead of twistins by hand or applying heavy force. The locks are available in three

"Back"yard Bliss

Long-handled tools from Ames Lawn & Garden have been desiened to eliminate bending and stoopingl

Radiance reportedly acts as an emissive barrier to heat durins the summer and reflects more than-4}Vo of radiant energy from heating systems back into the room durins the winter.

The washable finish can be used on most building materials and is most effective if it is the top coat on the wall. It comes in one- and fivegallon sizes in a flat or egg-shell finish.

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Moisture-Resistant MDF

A new moisture-resistant MDF product has been introduced by Norbord Industries Inc.

Designed with a special blend of resins, the MR Board offers lower thickness swell and linear expansion for interior applications where'there is a risk of occasional wetting or prolonged exposure to high trumiaity.

The MDF product is reportedly ideal for kitch-en cabinets, bathroom vanities, institutional casework, display and store fixtures, and marine fumiture and fittings.

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The line includes a round point shovel and square point shovel, each having a 16-gauge, tempered steel blade with a forward tumed step; 24" and 30" lawn rake; garden hoe;22" flexible steel-tine rakS; cultivator, and garden rake.

Each handle features a cushioned foam grip that reduces hand fatigue and a hang-up hole for storage.

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Flooring Insulation

An under-floorins fiberelass insulation with easy-io-use- stapling flanges is new from Johns Manville.ComfortTherm Under Floor Fiberglass Insulation's triple-reinforced stapling flanges are positioned on the underside of floor batts, eliminating the need for wire or lacing materials for support.

The under-floor batts come as R19 15" batts with 67.81 sq. ft. per pack.

Circle N0.313 styles: Nova includes push-button and face plate in black glossy finish with colorful contrast in 21 different shades; Alia comes in a subtle pastel metal finish in five shades; Domus resembles Alia, but features a small ornament in two-color relief.

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A Blast Of Clean Air

A lawn furniture cleaner that cleans and restores color to faded plastic resin furniture has been introduced by B'laster.

Designed to penetrate ground-in dirt, grass stains and grime from plastic, wood and vinyl surfaces, B'laster Lawn Furniture Cleaner is applied directly on the surface to be cleaned.

Circle No.315 is ovoiloble by circling ihe corresponding Reoder Service number opposite the bock cover ond sending the form to New Products, by FAX 714-852-0231, by moil to 4500 Compus Dr., Ste. 480, Newport Beoch, Co. 92660, by collins (/l 4) 852-l 990 or E-moil sdoly@ioc.net.

Backed Into A Corner

A pre-taped cornerbead has been introduced by Chicago Metallic.

Made of commerc i al - stre ngth paper affixed to sturdv metal Trimriffic! reportedly requires no nailing, resists cracking and reduces the amount of joint compound needed.

It comes in shapes for both inside and outside applications.

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What A Crack Up!

A new blacktop or asphalt surface sealer is available from Quikrete. Designed to repair cracks up to l12" in width, Blacktop Crack Seal comes ready to use. The latex-based, self-leveling sealer dries to the touch in 30 minutes and hardens in about 24 hours. It hardens as it cures, yet remains pliable for contraction and expansion due to temperature changes.

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Wood-To-Steel Fasteners

A wood-to-steel fastener from Paslode secures wood sheathing and decking materials to steel studs reportedly three times faster than ustng screws.

Stacked To The Ceiling

A forklift with lowered mast heights for low overhead clearance areas has been introduced by Hyster Co.

Available in three different models with capacities from 2,000 to 4,000 lbs., the W20-40XTA Straddle Stacker has bottom-mounted steering for easier and tighter turns.

An adjustable work contact element on the tools allows the user to regulate depth of drive at the worksite. A 250-count nail coil and singledoor magazine reportedly provide simple loading.

The specially coated nails feature a grip surface for a solid wood-to-steel connection. The 1.75"x.12" diameter makes it suitable for a wide range of applications.

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The lift and lower control is featherable, and masts are available with shelf lift heights over l5'.

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Traffic Signs

Guidance markers from Next Systems, Inc. direct customer traffic to designated waiting areas.

Designed not to confine or restrict customers with physical barriers like posts or guide ropes, the Next Customer Line-Up System features convex metal disks with a non-slip, textured coating on the top that are

SPA-N-DECK

TCR 606 EXTERIOR WOOD FINISH r Protects exterior wood up to 5 years. o Water based.

. Technological breakthrough. o Environmentally safe.

Beautiful semi-transparent finish retains the grain's natural integrity. r Withstands extreme environments.

May be applied directly to New Pressure Treated wood when prepared with Tropitech Wood Surface Prep-no weathering time required. Available in white, natural, weathered gray, redwood, sedona & custom colors.

For decks, docks, spas, sidings, shingles, fences, etc.