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I I . The Redwood log contoins the most oI the besl texture ond qroin, obtoinoble for sidino.

4. The grode is mode in the mill. Eoch log is selectively cut to secure the finest texture ond qroin.

5. Scientific oir drying for the proper length of time is followed by ccrelully regulcted secsoning in modern temperqture ond humidity controlled dry kilns.

4, Finished Redwood Siding is groded by experienced experts, alter it is run to pcttern. Uniformly even grocie is thereby constontly mointoined.

FI C. Every known mechcrnicol ond outomotic device is employed in the most expertly engineered plont to elimincte mcrnucrl hcndling operotions. Thus, mors, scdrs, ond blemishes are held to on obsolute minimum. Humqn corelessness resulting {rom physicol fotigue is likewise overcome.

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O. Exccting methods of monufacture estoblish the highest possible degree of uniformity in both grade qnd quolity, which is oniy to be found in Pcrlco Redwood Siding.

New Book on Larch

Portland, Ore., Dec. l5-I'ublication of a netv I-arch species book covering the properties, uses and grades of \\Iestern Larch lumber was announced today by the Western Pine Association.

The nelv book is a complete revision of one r,vhich l.ras been a standard reference manual for the past 15 years an<l contains basic information for builclers, architects, dealers an<1 lvholesalers.

With 52 illustrated 8l x 11" pages, the book includes Irrll page pictures of typical pieces of each grade accom1>anied by text material describing the illustrated examples.

Properties and uses sections are illustrated r'vith photographs of Larch in actual use in residences, con.rmercial lruildings. industry, etc. Also inclucled are a map of the

\\Iestern I'ine Region, pictures of standing Larch and a micro-photograph of Larch cell structure. Front and back covers are in fottr colors.

The book is indexed and carries a listing of standard nranufactured sizes and an alphabetic catalogue of uses oI Larch and recommended grades therefor.

The total stand of Larch in the Western Pine Region is estimated at 26 billion board feet of sar,vtimber. Current production averages close to 200 million board feet annually.

Single copies of the Larch book are available free to all dealers, builders, architects and other lumber users antl jobbers and may be secured by u'riting the Western Pine Association, Yeon Building, Irortland 4, C)re. Quotations on additional copies may be obtained fr<lnr the associ;rtion.

Construction Industries Exposition And Home Show

The fourth annual Constructit.rr-r Industries Exposition ancl Home Shon' rvill l;e held in the Iran-Pacific Auditorium in Los Angeles on Jurrc )_1) lQLO

Thc I')xposition is indnstry ou'ued and sponsorecl. The boarcl of dircctors is comprised of rcpre se rrtatives of each of the thirteen major construction industry associations irr Southerrr Caliiornia ancl the I-os.\rtgeles C'hamber oI Comnrerce.

The Expositiorr u'll be urr<ler the leadership of I'resident Earl T. Heitschrni<1t :rnd Ilxecutive Vice I'rcsident D. I). l)urr.

Buys Pqrtner's Interesi

Charles J. Alcxancler has bought the irrtercst of \I. E. Joslin of the Joslin-r\lexander Co. of Inglen'ood, and rvill o1>erate the lrusiness utlder the sarle name.

Speciclty Sclesman Appointed

Stanton Sr"'afford, general sales manager. Ii. J. Stanton & Son, Los .\ngelcs. arrnounces thc apirointmeirt t>f I"red I-osch to harrclle the plomotion of spccialtl lumber pro<lucts in thc: Sou'tl-rern CaliforniiL area. N[r. I-osch u'as iortrterlv nith the .\rnrstror-rg Corl< L'o. lrutl has zttr cxccllent bacl<grorrncl in lrtriltling mlLtcrial s:Llcs promotion.

IS APPLIED BY PLASTERERS

. ACOUSTICAL ENGINEERING SUPERVISION

Opens Yard in Glendcle

Itallrh A. Tillotson has openerl a 1'ard at 6201 San Fernando Iload, GlenclzLle, u-hich he u'ill operate as the Ralph .\. Tillotsorr Lttmber Co.. handling pine anci hardl'oods. He has beeu associated u'ith thc lunrber bttsiucss irr l-tts Angelcs for a number <>f 1'ears, an<l prior tcl that he u'as iu the harclri'oorl l.:ttsiness in l)ctroit for 18 )'ears

Fir-Tex holds ploster like glue, lt ossures smoolh, ottroctive wotls ond ceilings for yeors to come, free from dirt-reveoling ptoster morks becouse the remorkoble insulotion quoliiies of Fir-Tex prevent the possoge of dust-loden heot. Ploster crocking is reduced to o minimum. Fir-Tex insuloting lolh is sized 18" x 18"i ovoiloble in severol thicknesses to meet ony building oild insulotion requirement. Fir-Tex toth is eosily opplied directly to studs ond'ioists. Requires no speciol skill or tools.

FIR.TEX SHEATHING-GREATER BRACING STRENGTH the sure woy lo reford the infiltrofion of wind, dJsr sna moisture-ond olro lo seol o new home cAoinst heot, cold ond noise-is to ure Fir-Ter Insuloling Sheothing. Wqlls hove greoter brocing strength thon with lumber. Fuel bills, noturolly, ore drosticolly .q9fuced. Fir-Tex Insuloting Eoord Compony, Podlond, Oregon.