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D-l-Y'Gloss Insulotion

A new economical fiberglass insulation tbat home craftsmen can easily install wherever furring strips will be used to oarry new paneling has been introduced by Johns-Manville.

Called Pre.Panel Insulation, this clean fire-resistant material fits between furring strips (16" O.C.) behind paneling, g:ypsum board or peg-board. The fiberglass insulation will conform to irregular spaces without any need for edge cutting. It can be tacked, stapled or glued to masonry or other walls.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 673 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Concrele Woterproofer

Structural concrete can be perman- ently waterproofed and protected against many kinds of moisture by Vandex, an economical surface-ap- plied compound of Portland cement, quartz and chemicals.

It has been used in widely differing climatic conditions around the world with proven success on pro- jects including building foundations and pits, sewage treatment plants, water containing structures, dams and seawalls.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Formico Goes Bosic

A return to basics is the way Formica describes the laminate manufacturer's new 1973 designs.

Their new additions include leath- ers, patterns, colors and woodgrains. Twelve items are standard ll'L6" material for horizontal use such as counter tops; two are V-32 stock for vertical applications like cabinets and fixtures.

The new offerings, with few exceptions, are colorful with soft, delicate patterns for interest and practicability. They are, mainly, gold, green and orange in various tones and tints.

IYRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

Check Volve For Sump Pumps r\ new, one-piece sump pump check valve that is virtually nonfouling and produces a smaller pressure drop than conventional swing check valves, has been introduced by Genova, Inc.

Made of tough, corrosion-resistant elastomeric material, the "two-lip" check valve has smooth-molded surfaces that discourage clogging and fiber or film build-up. Its unitized desigrr requires no hinges or assembled parts,

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 5?3 So, Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101'

Beoms Add Wormth

Polyurethane reproductions of hand hewn beams by Urethane Fabricators, called Lite Beams, add warmth, glow and rustic charm to any roorn. Ea.sy to install, the beams can be mounted on any surfacevertically, horizontally or overhead. Lite Beams can be applied with adhesive or with grid clips in the case of suspended ceilings.

Bold grains and wood lcnots give the beams an authentic wood look. Available in three handsome finishes.

I#RITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

PREtllllSHED hardboard panel features bold, unique look of athentic rosewood. Called Rosado, 4'x8' panel hm distinctive planking effect with variations in the simulated planfis separated by tiny grooves spaced 8" apart. Panels are in Masonite Feature series, dre virtually dent and mar-proof.

Don't Be A Drip!

The new Flair isolation valve fbr central heating systems does the "balancing" job which the common gate valve can not do.

It's so small that it easily fits even the tightest baseboard. It is backless and leakproof, It throttles, balancbs and is a positive shut-off. The oldfashioned long neck and handle are gone. Instead there is a low-sitting, almost flush adjustment screw that turns 90o by means of a coin in the slot. It always turns easily ana smoothly because of the teflon coat0d gate.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazinb, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101, tAlG Y0UR own bricks, from Dacor's new Brick-ln-&Can. Results are decorative. it's an inexpensive, fun thing for your custuners. (ll Cwer the area to be bricked with Formula I bmecoat and let it dry thorouchlv. e) Form the brick shapes and -mortar iines by using the tape that is included. Follow the simple instructions. 6) Trowel on Formula ll finish coat. (4) Peel tape away, revealing "authentic" hick and mortar lines.

lock In On This

A pick-resistant erterior lockset, similar to public vending machine lockg, (model #2687 erterior lockset) has seven pins that circle the tumbler, affording extra pick-resistant protection.

To lock outside knob, Push and turn button on inside knob to horizontal position. The locked knob cannot be released for entry until button is returned to vertical position manually or bY use of round keY in outside knob. Latch'bolt automatically deadlocks for added security. Inside knob is always free for immediate exit. 2%" back set.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 6?{l So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101'

Extrq Insutoting Gloss

Andersen CorP. has announced that new Xi (ertla insulatirrg) glass is available in most of its oPerating windows.

Xi is an imProved, more efficient weltled insulating glass that contains a special dry gas hermetically sealed in fhe 3/16" space between the glass panes. It increases the insulation valtre by 20 percent over conventlonal welded glass.

IltindowJ having ordinary insulating glass filled with drV air w99$ ""ioii" an air space over %" thick to ichieve the same efficiencY.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine' 673 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

STURDY rigid-vinyl qrilles snap out of Andersen Perma Shield Nanoline wir dows for fast, eaY cleaning of lrge glass areas in lage iwestory Colonial home (top photo), eliminatinc time-con suming frashing of six or eight small Danes in each sash. The white vinYl grilles need no paint ing and cim be cleaned with sase while they are out of the sash. Outside surface of Andersen windows with welded insulating glass are washed. in seconds Oottom photd since the removable grilles re inside the srh. Elimination of separate storm windows make washing these units a twosurface job-just inside and outside.