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Water-Saver Toilet

A toilet designed to flush efficiently using only 3.5 gallons of water will be exhibited by Borg-Warner Plumbing Products during the National Association of Home Builders show in January.

The new Artesian water-saver toilet can save an average household at least 13,000 gallons of water ayear, according to the manufactuter, since most conventional toilets require five gallons or more to flush properly.

Borg-Warner points out that the bowl for the Artesian toilet was completely redesigned. Placing a smaller, narrower tank on a conventional bowl simply could not produce the 25 - 3O% water use reduction sought.

INTERIOR remodeling is on the upswing this Fall and do-it-yourselfers looking for the easiest approach to an improvement project are buying the package concept, such as Marlite's "bath-in-a-box." The kit contains all necessary paneling, moldings, caulking, nails, adhesive and instructions in three easy-to-handle packages

A growing number of local building codes require water-saving fixtures of all types, the company continues. They expect water-saver units to account for 34% of all vitreous china toilet production by the end of 1975.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach, Ca.92660.

Tiles for Bicentennial

As a salute to the nation's bicentennial celebration,Simpson Timber introduces Centennial, a new ceiling tile in a beautifully textured duotone pattern that also offers a choice of benefits.

Centennial 060 combines acoustical properties with beauty in a 12" x 12" tile designed to enhance any room while trapping unwanted noise.

The regular Centennial pattern, available in both the 12" x 12" ttle and 24" x 48" lay-in panels, provides decorative continuity in other areas. Both patterns have a satin smooth, polyvinyl acetate finish which may be washed repeatedly without harm. A soft white, no-glare surface picks up and subtly reflects dominant room colors.

Carefully machined joint detailing assures perfect alignment and ease of installation. This Simpson ceiling tile meets Class III flame spread requirements of AIMA. and Class 200. Federal Specilication SS-S-1 I 8a.

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Lawn Storage Buildings

Quaker City has announced the expansion of its barn style building selections for 1975.

The expanded line covers needs from lowest priced promotionals, through "better" and "best" categories. The top of the line called Summit, boasts of having a door opening of 72" x 69". The barn series consists of 14 models in steel and additional styles in aluminum. Salient features and dealer prices are outlined in full color brochures. Dealers planning store displays may obtain free p.o.p. material.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach, Ca.92660.

Andersen Gets Earthy

Andersen Corp. will show its Perma - Shield casement and awning window units in new Terratone. a rich earthtone color, at the National Association of Home Builders Convention in Dallas, January 19-23,1975.

Since the introduction of the PermaShield concept in 1966, the lowmaintenance line of windows and gliding doors has been available in white only.

Perma-Shield, which features tough rigid-vinyl cladding over preservativetreated wood core sash and frames, now includes casement, awning.

double-hung, gliding, angle bay, bow and fixed-sash windows. in addition to gliding doors.

The addition of Terratone to Perma - Shield casement and awning windows gives builders, housing manufacturers and architects a color that blends well with stained and natural materials, and one that is especially suitable for contemporary-style residential architecture and commercial construction.

Andersen Perma - Shield combines the low-maintenance and insulatins qualities of rigid vinyl and wood in i factory€ngineered window. Rigid vinyl does not have to be painted, and wiil not rust, pit or corrode. Factorvinstalled weatherstripping helps keep tuel costs low by reducing heat loss caused by air infiltration.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newpori Beach. Ca.9266O.

"Teflon-S" Upgrades Toole

An expanded line of "Snap-Cut" lawn and garden tools coated with Du Pont's "Teflon-S" non-stick. selflubricating finish has been introduced by Seymour Smith & Sons.

Tests revealed that rust resistance. easier cutting with less effort and non*tick qualities are the major benefits of tools coated with "Teflons."

Seymour Smith management considered the demonstrated product improvements and awareness and recosnition of the "Teflon-S" trademar-k and quality seal. The result: the 1975 production ofcoated tools is estimated to increase nearly ten-fold in units compared to 1974.

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Rip-Proof Lumber Covers

Lightweight lumber covers made of plastic fabric reinforced with nvlon cord help store green and air-dried Iumber outdoors safely and economically.

The material is light and easy to handle and store, and it lasts for several years. It helps prevent surface cracking and warping, and is inexpensive.

Griffolyn lumber covers are water- proof, rip-proof, and mildewproof. They are available in different weights and sizes for any storage application. Covers are also used for shipping and storing kiln-dried lumber.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newpori Beach, Ca.9266O.

High-Speed Orbital Sander

Finishing touches go fast and smooth with the help of Millers Falls' new SP5050 high*peed orbital sander. On either furniture or fixtures. d-i-yers will be delighted with the swirl-free results assured by the unit's high-speed 10,000 orbits per minute. Exclusive lock-in roller clamps let you change sandpaper grades orreplace worrr sheets quickly. Paper stays firmly in place too. And, you can flush sand on three sides for easy access to tight corners. Features include a permanently resilient Neoprene pad which is highli resistant to oils, heat and other erremies of natural rubber. It's ideal for wet or dry sanding. Quick-release trigger lock is convenient for continuous sandine operations.

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Troweled Plarter Look

For consumers desiring the look of troweled plaster, Armstrong has introduced Random, one of six designs in the company's new Trendsetter line of mid-priced ceilings.

A large - scale, faceted design, Random's pattern emphasis changes with the light source making it a ceiling suitable for all-room use. As with all patterns in the Trendsetter lile, Random may be installed on Armstrong's Integrid Installation Systems permitting the 12" x 12" tiles to be attached directly to the existing ceiling or suspended to any height.

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Energy Saver Rool

Goodyear Flex-a-Roof aluminum, is a unique, cold process roof coating containing both glass fibers and aluminum pigment. Ease of application by unskilled labor is assured by either brush or spray.

Particularly recommended for alligator roofs and concrete surfaces, as well as for weathered built-up roofs, gravel, and metal roofs, it is scientifically compounded of refined bitumen, Gilsonite, plasticizers, Canadian fibre, mineral spirits, pure aluminum paste, and reinforced with glass fiben.

The bright, silvery finish reduces temperatures within the building as much as l5 degrees during hot summer

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months; thereby reducing the load on air conditioning equipment. During the winter, the bright finish holds the heat within the building. The aluminum finish adds years of life to the roof by protecting the waterproofing system from the actinic rays of the sun.

Available for prompt shipment in 5 pllon pails and 55 gallon drums at $9.52 per gallon.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach, Ca.9266O.

Double-Duty Unlt Shelving

Standard shelving which can be used for document storage or easily converted for conventional storage has been introduc€d by the Hallowell Division, Standard Pressed Steel Co.

The key to the unit's flexibility are self-locking components which are added to existing shelving to convert it to document storage.

The units, 7' 3" hldh by 3' wide, are available with 12" or 15" deep shelves for letter- and legal-size document requirements.

Dividers position in place at three points to keep folders separated and can be re-positioned easily on oneinch centers. Finished panels for the row ends are available.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., suite 476, Newport Beach, Ca.92660.

Construction Laler Syrtem

A versatile construction laser beam system from Dietzgen Corp., the LaserSwinger, is said to be the first practical construction laser designed and developed by a construction equipment and supplies manufacturer expressly for the construction trade.

It consists of a laser unit, a sensing target, a "Philadelphia-style" leveling rod, a tripod and an assortment of peripheral equipment for special application uses.

Special features include a variable speed beam rotation, from 60 - 180 rpm and, a unique right angle capability which permits instant location of a point 90o from any horizontal or vertical plane.

The sensing target, called LaserSensor, features an audio/visual reference for locating and centering the laser beam. As the sensor is referenced up and down its leveling rod, a three light system indicates that the sensor is either Hi, Lo or Centered on the beam. At the same time, a tone signal confirms beam position with a Hi tone, Lo tone or chirping tone (to denote centered).

The entire LaserSwinger System can be operated from a standard 12 v automotive battery, giving the equipment excellent portability. An optional AC to DC converter permits use of available I l0 v AC or 22O v AC, 50 - 60Hz electrical power.

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