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T!. natural beauty, economy and versatilitv of wood in both interior and exterior design are stressed bv the National Lumber Manufacturer Association in two double page ads appearing in prominent architectural publications, December, '6i ^ and Jan- nuary,'62.

The oriental-styled Motel on the Mountain in Suffren, N. )I.. by Architect, Junzo Yoshimura is cited by the NLMA as one example of the many advantages to be realized with wood construction. Entitled, "For Structures that mean business. anvwhere-find the better way with \MOOD," the ad emphasizis the commercial aspects of planning with wood.

"fn every design, wood's friendly exteriors and lvarm interiors promote immediate acceptance. Its wonderful workability . lets you achieve greater economy . . . but never at the expense of quality."

The kitchen pictured as not only a thing of utility, but of beauty as well, is the key note of the other presentation. Wood co_untertops, flooring and paneling all produce an effect which is difficult to resist, say the NLMA. Three pictures serve to bring the point home.

The ads appear in 'fhe American Builder, House of }Iome, Practic-al_Builder, NAHB Journal of Homebuilding, Architectural Forum, Architectural Record and Progressive Arcl-ritecture.

U.S. Plywood's Flexwood Pqsges Fire Hozord Test

Another_ step in the march toward fireproofing wood products has been achieved bv United Slates p:lvwoocl Corporation. Flexwood, the company's flexible decorative wall covering made of wood ven-eer-sliced l/gln, thin and permanently laminated to a woven backing, is now factory inspected and labeled by Underwriters Liboratories, Inc.. with a flame spread rating of 15.

The new low flame raiing, according to U.S. plywood, meets.the most rigid code_ requiremen*ts set forth 'by ttre nation's model building codes fbr interior finishes.

The material is manufactured by the company's Flexible Materials Division in Louisville, Kentucky ind'is available in more than 40 domestic and imported- woods in sheets gener:tlly-2'wide and 8,,.10, or 12,,-long, depending on the specifications of the architect or designir. ^ Details. may^!!_ h4 by writing Uiited States plywood C_orporation, 2921 South Floyd Street, Louisvilie lZ, Kentucky.