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GENERAL OFFIGE: PORTLAND t, OREGON Merchondisers oi o,ll Pacific coosf Foresf products
Ond Imported Plywoods
Pqint Lqsts Longer on Redwood
The purpose of finisl-ring redwood surfaces is to produce a certain effect in harmony with the completed structure and the landscape. Heartwood grades of reclwoocl need no protective finish. Tlley are frequently left with no surface treatnrent at all, for they are very durable and will weather gracefully througl.r many decades of service.
If a finish is desired, it may be usecl rvitl-r the assurance that it will give its best service when applied to rechvoocl. Tests have shown that redwood holds all finishes extren.rely well. Finislres will last up to 35/o longer on redwoocl than on some other woods comrnonly used for exterior walls. The open cellular structure and low shrinkage factor of kiln-dried redvr,ood help to maintain a good bond between the rvood and finish filn-r. Also, there are no resins or oils in redwood to weaken the finish film.
Choosing a Finish Treatment
The rvide variety of exterior finishes available ranges from opaque paints, which provide a durable, frrll-film protection over the wood, to bleaches rvith no film. The least an.rount of maintenance is required when the redrvoocl is allowecl to ,"veather without any treatment, or is treated ,,vith a paintable water-re_ pellent preservative or a bleach.
Paint
The characteristics of paint, as on most softwoods, will be slightly glossy when first applied, with the gloss being reduced during weathering. It con-rpletely hides the grain and natnral color of redwood. Horn'ever, it is the most durable exterior finish. No special preparation of the old surface is required before refinishing. On tl-re initial application, use one prinre coat and two finish coats. Refinish when paint rvears thin so tl-re sl.radow of w'ood grain is beginning to show through in spots.
One of the prime causes for the faihrre of an exterior finish is moisture within the lumber. Lumber shoulcl be dry. For kiln-dried quality redwood, specify "CRA-Certified Dry." Keep lumber dry and clean at the job. Proper construction (flashing, vapor barrier, air vents) eliminates access of moisture behind finish film, wl.rich can canse blistering, especially in fullfilnr paints.
Applying the Finish
The possibility of subseqrrent problems as a result of rnoisture is greatly reducecl if the siding is dippecl or brushecl with a prin-rer or paintable u'ater-repellent on back, face and ends before it is nailed in place. Since the end grain of wood is particularly absorbent, a special effort should be made to prime the encls of all lur.nber which is exposed to the rveather, so that moisture is sealed out.
Fastenings
Fastenings should be as long lasting as the redlvood which they are intended to hold. Aluminum nails are a very satisfactory fastening for exterior woochvork. They do not corrocle, nor do they discolor or deteriorate the wood. Hot-clipped galvanizecl nails also provicle durable service; however, in some cases the galvanizir.rg flakes off during driving so that the steel is exposed. Slight <liscoloration of the woocl may result.
If an opaque paint is to be used, the siding nails shoulcl be countersunk and puttied over. This hides the nail holes and provides a srnooth surface for the paint. An oil-base putty is satisfactory.
(Tcll thcm. you saw it in The Cali,fornia Lumber Merchant)
DA. W. NETH TUIIBER SATES
13625-C Venturq Blvd.
Shermon Ooks, Colif.
Phone: STonley 3-2663
TWX: Vqn Nuys 7575
Roilroods Gronted Selective Freight-Rote Increoses
On February !2, the Interstate Commerce Commission authorized cer-tain increases in freight rates and charges, efiective February 15, and at the- same time ordered an investigation into-the lawfulness of all increases. The findings of the Commission stated that the increases rvere justified because of increased costs incurred since the last increase in Ex Pafte 206.
Certain increases and charges were found to be out of line and were suspended. Included in such suspension were the proposed new loading and unloading charges at New Yorli aird Philadiilphia; -the proposed reduction in free time at the ports; the proposed increase- in charges for stopping in transit for partial loading and- unloading and for-iirdultrial switching io the extent that they exceed 5/o; the Droposed new cha*es for diversion and reconsignment, loadine and unloading and diversion and reconsignment to the exlent that they ixceed l0/r.
The increase grinted for lumber and related- produ-cts is 2Vo, and, for logs, butts, bolts, fuel wood, and specified products of the forest, l0/o with a maximum of 3 cents for 100 pounds.
The Commission stated with reference to lumber:
"Jt1s euestion of what holddown, if any, should be established- and the other problems that may arise from the adiustment can be solved after a complete investigation "nd ptopet record is made. The public interest will be serve-d bltter without suspension of the increases proposed, subject toa complete investigation later of the entire adiustment."
As for building materials, insulating materials, ?nd other commodities-the follorving increase was approved:
Building Paper and prepared roofing material, 3/o, maximum 2 cents;
Insulating materials, 5/o, maximum 5 cents; k represented in carifonia by
DANT & RUSSELI, lNC.
Medicol Arrs Bldg. Eureko, Colif.
Phone: Hlllside 34561
TWX: Eurekq 63
WINFREE & TYNAN
42O Mqrket St.
Sqn Frqncisco, Colif.
Phone: YUkon 6-4395
TWX: Scn Froncisco 648
Building woodwork and millwork, 3%, maximum 3 cents; Building materials, 3/o, maximum 3 cents;
Brick, common, brick and building tile, refractories, 1 cent flat.
No increase was approvgd for paint and varnish, cement, paper board, fibreboard, pulpboard and wallboard, and some other commodities.
Class rates, less-carload, or any-quantity, and on commodities in carloads, not otherwise specifically treated are increased 2/o sabject to full investigation.
Commodity rates, less-carload or any-quantity, and on commodities in carloads, not otherwise specifically treated, are increased. 2/o st$ject to full investigation, reports the National Retail Lumber Dealers Association.
Horry Bremner Returns to Sacrofir€hto fo Stort Bremner Lumber Soles
Well known and a popular Sacramento wholesale lumberman, Harry Bremner announces the formation of Bremner Lumber Sales in Sacramento on March 1, following the sale of business interests in Southern California.
Bremner, a native of Los Angeles and a USC graduate, first became identified with the lumber business several years ago when he joined the sales stafi of B & M Lumber Co. in Sacramento. That partnership was later dissolved when Bob Nikkel established R. F. Nikkel Lumber Company in Saciamento and Bremner continued on with Nit<ket until early last year, when he moved to Southern California. An active Mason and long-standing member of Hoo-Hoo, Bremner put in several years' active duty during WWII as an Air Corps major prior to entering the lumber business.
Bremner Lumber Sales, located at 4Ol0 Las Pasas Way in Sacramento, (phone IVanhoe 7-53U), will engage in the wholesaling of all major West Coast lumber species to the retail lumber dealer trade, it was announced.
