New Scores with Builders Sidins

U. S. Plywood's decision to market its Planktex lap siding on a national basis marks an interesting development in the residential siding field.

Despite a marked trend toward the use of prefinished materials like Weldwood PF-15 which LI. S. Plywood guarantees will need no painting for at least 15 years, traditional sidings with natural textures also are fast gaining favor with builders and buyers alike. Planktex falls into this category.

Available nationally in panel form for the past few years, Planktex hit the West Coast market in lap siding style only a year ago. It was an immediate success.

"When Planktex lap siding becomes a part of our nationally-advertised line in May," said Alex D'Agnillo, product man' ager of siding, "it will be another step in U. S. Plywood's long term program to service the industry with a complete line of materials for all styles and designs in the residential building fi eld."

Planktex, with outer faces of Douglas fir or redwood, combines the strength, rigidity and labor savings advantages of plywood with the warmth and charm of re-sawn lumber. A variety of color effects is possible since Planktex is easily stain-finished. Planktex lap siding is installed in the same manner as conventional lap siding.