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Washington-Many of the new homes of 1961 will feature the use of timber beams; rafters and joists; and attractive wood millwork and interior finish, according to the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. Among the reasons cited by the association are: new and improved methods of engineering in wood, ready availability at retail lumber yards, development of modern finishes and paints and modern adhesives.

Engineering in wood has produced desigrrs which not only save metals, but actually save on the use of wood itself. Wood-trussed construction, for example, not only produces a saving in lumber but reduces construction costs and time. ft.also results in a sturdy, attractive building. New g:lue-laminating techniques permit the production of "shop-grown" timbers of sizes and shapes which were unknown several decades ago.

Wood interior paneling has brought new interest, new character, and new beauty to the interior of today's homes. Some of the most distinctive and best looking "character marked" rooms in the small, but smart new homes going on the market today feature wood walls produced from lumber and hardwood plywoods.

Ilome owners and prospective buyers find wood-paneled walls take a home out of the "just-another-house" class. Beautifully grained boards finished to the home-owner's taste are far richer than any wallpaper that can be obtained and it eliminates the necessity for frequent repapering or painting. Properly finished, wood paneling is practically a permanent interior decoration.

Cost has always been an important factor to the home builder. While many home buyers, as well as builders, tezlize that, poundfor-pound, lumber can do as much work as any other building material, few home buyers realize that, properly engineered, lumber can also be superior on a cost-for-cost comparison.

In home building there is no substitute for space. Wood-frame construction means low initial cost and greater flexibility in space design, Trussed rafters and many plank-and-beam framing schemes provide post-free interiors.

A list of booklets and other information on the use of wood is available without charge from the Wood Information Center, National Lumber Manufacturers Association. 1319 18th Street.

N.W., Washington 6, D.C.