NEWPRODUCTS

Seruices And Sares Aids

in proper selection and sizing of Advancage I-Joists, ASI bean products, solid sawn lumber and special products. The system reportedly will find the most efficient depth/width choice and list all viable beam sizes for users' "wha[ if ' considerations.

Stainless Steel Siding Nails

The top-quality stainless steel type 304 wood siding nails are now available from Maze Nails.

Ring shank nails made from a fine grade of stainless steel, "Slim-Jim" siding nails are said to drive well and hold tight. Their slender diameter re-

Engineered Wood Software

Two new software packages that automatically optimize engineered wood product orders cut from inventory to generate the least amount of waste have been designed by Alpine Structures.

The BeamCalc Structural Analvsis Progran assists designers and dsalers

Economical Coater

An economy vacuum coater for operations that finish small substrates at line speeds up to 100 fom is now available from Advanced Manufacturing & Developmenl

Featuring stainless steel construction, the value-priced Vacumizer 100 applies waterborne stains, primers or topcoats to substrates with consistent profiles up to 5.5" wide and 1.5" thick.

Options include a conveyor, vacuum take-away, fluid filters and fluid level confol.

Screws That Bite

Sharx screws with "teeth," a high- low threadform with special indentations that bite fast and hold tight in most materials, are new from Swan Secure Products.

Made of spe- cially modified 316 stainless steel, the fasteners reportedly are engineered to outperform conventional self-tapping, wood and particleboard screws used in marine and other severely corrosive environments.

The BeamCut program allows wholesalers and dealers to plan efficient cuning of ASI products to meet userdefined waste allowables. It also helps manage inventories, jobs and cut lists. Users control the products to be optinized and determine tle cut pattern. Fully automatic optimization can be selected and results instantlv compared. After the initial optimization is complete, non-scrap cut-off lengths are returned to inventory for reuse in later optimizations.

For use in composite materials, engineered wood products and wood substitutes, the screws' extra sharp points speed screw starts during assembly. Screws through l" long are fully threaded. Screws over 1" long are threaded 2/3 up the shank.

They are available in ftat" pan and oval head swles.

Green Windows

A new energy-efficient residential glass product specially designed for warmer climates with high cooling requirements has been introduced by Libbey-Owens-Ford Co.

Featuring a light green tint that helps create a relaxing interior, EverGreen Solar Control Glass absorbs heat from the sun, resulting in reduced cooling costs. It also blocks 60Vo more of the sun's ultraviolet and other damaging rays than clear glass, protecting carpeting and furnishings from fading.

portedly reduces wood splits and their small, textured heads are inconspicuous for minimum visibiliw.

They are available in bright, welllabeled 1-1b., 5-lb. and 25-lb. boxes. in 6d, 8d, 10d and 16d lengths.

Back-Door Storage

A unique new line of hooks and hangers has been introduced by Hinge-It Corp.

The line includes 18 wood and brass or powder-coated tubular hooks, bars, toweUslack racks, shoe pockets and recyclers that hang on a door hinge or can be attached with brackets to a wa]l.

An endcap display is available with an installed sample product to offer customers a hands-on opportunity to test the concept.

Perfect Toppings

New quarter radius and transom shutter extension tops have been added to Cellwood Prbducts' extensive poduct line.

Transom tops are offered in a raised panel style, while the quarter radius extension tops come in both raised panel and louver designs.

Manufactured of a tough copolymer material tlat reportedly won't rust, crack or peel, they are available in seven colors.

Roof Protector On Display

A new Shingle Shield floor merchandiser from Chicago Metallic illustrates the problems fungus and moss can cause on asphalt and wood roof shingles.

Engineered Wood Siding

MDO lap siding, soffit and trim offering the appearance of solid wood yet engineered for superior resistance to the elements has been introduced by Fourply, Inc.

APA-rated Eagle Classic lap siding uses 3/8" thick three-ply consfuction, with premium veneer grades throughout and a tough MDO ovedaid face. Its glue formulation is the same as found in Marine grade plywood.

It is said o provide year-round di- mensional stability, easy installation, durability on the job site, paintability and low maintenance.

Available in woodgrain textured or smooth surface, lap siding comes in 6", 8" or 10" widths and 8' ot 12' lengths; soffit panels in 5/16 to 1-1/8" standard thicknesses, 4' widths and 8', 9', l0' or 12' lengths, and trim boards in 414 to 8/4 standard thicknesses, 4" through 12" widths, 8' through 12' lengths, and textured one side/smooth one side.

Free Addmonal Information

on any product in this section is available by writing 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Narport Beach, Ca.92560. Or call (7 1 41 852-199 0 or FAX 7 L 4 -852-023 1 Requ ests will be fonvarded to the manufacturer. Please list product(s), issue and page number:

The display stores enough product to protect several homes and includes a built-in literanrre holder containing product information and detailed installation instructions for a variety of roof types.

Draft Seal

Polyseamseal Seal h Strip, an interior sealant tape to eliminate drafts, is new from the Darworth Co.

Packed in 3/8" wide, 20'long rolls, the adhesive is applied over cracks, around windows, doors or electrical outlets needing a temporary weathertight seal. When removed, the product strips off cleanly. It reportedly adheres to most surfaces, remains flexible, is non-staining, non-toxic, UV-resistant, weather-resistant and won't crack, fade or change color.

ToolAttach6

A tool box shaped like a briefcase is now available from Flambeau Products.

The Satchel Case's shallow depth

The Merchant Magazine helps it fit into tight spaces. Inside are four extra-wide permanent comparfrrcnts with 20 dividers to customize and maximize storage space. The 18-1/2"x13"x3" case combs in gray with a clear lid.

Lumber, plnvood, round stock stokes, poles, & pilings Agency stomped, ground contoct fire retordont pressure-treoted wood oroducts

Comfortable Insulation of wall damage, and maintains the thermal effectiveness of the insulation. The poly facing and triple reinforced flanges are also tougher and more resistant to tearing.

Encapsulated fiberglass insulation that places a barrier between the user and the fiberglass for greater handling comfort with less dust and itch during installation is new from Schuller International.

Truss Spacing Aid

A new truss spacing product said to eliminate the need for costly, cumbersome jigging and the chance of error in hand measuring during truss erection and setting, is now available fromE-Z Lacer Inc.

Made of ASTM-rated, high tensile strapping material rated at approximately 1,400 lbs. of break strength, the product comes in 55-ft. continuous rolls which can be overlapped for longer roofs.

Made with 20Vo recycled glass, ComfortTherm combines a built-in poly vapor retarder on the face with a protective metalized backing film, perforated to let moisture escape.

The vapor retarder facing reportedly is twice as resistant to moisture vapor penetration as traditional kaft paper facings, meaning the wall cavity stays dryer, reducing the possibility

Swinging In The Shower

A trackless shower door that swings fully outward or inward, providing easy tub entry while eliminating in-rack mildew and dirt-build-up is new from Sterling Plumbing Group. The FrpeStyle's lift-and-seal design lifts the door as it is opened and creates a waterproof seal when closed.

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Magnetic strips that run the length of the door complete the watertight seal. In clear glass or cloud patterns, with silver or polished bnass finishes, in 5' tub door, 4' or 3' shower doors, and a tub soeen for whirlpool applications, tempered safety glass, corrosion-resistant components and a limited lifetime warranty arc standard.

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