Lumber Merchants Association of Northern California 23rd, Annual Convention

SUNDAY, APRII 2I l2:O0 noon

9.0O q.m.

6:OO p.m.

7:30 p.m.

Golf Tournoment qt Wqwonq Golf Course; Croig Goffney, Bonnington Lum'ber Co., Choirmon.

Registrotion, Moin Lobby, Ahwohnee Hotel.

Get-Acquoin.ted Cocktoil Porty-lndion Room.

Informol Dinner.

,IAONDAY, APRIT 12 l2:30 p.m. Luncheon-Moin Dining Room.

8:00 q.m. Lumberiock Breokfost.

IOOO o.rn. "Prtfrl lAonognmont"-Arl Hood.

Presidenf's Welcome-Elmer N. Rqu. t'Whqlever You're Selling l'll Buy"-gden Ryl.

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First, the standardizing of sizes for seasoned and unseasoned lumber and a pro' vision for the identification of non-standard lumber. The major argument against this proposal seems to be that, l. It will elimi' nate the smail mill, 2. The independent wholesaler will not survive and, 3. The retailers will be forced to carry duplicate inventory to satisfy the demand for two types of lumber.

Since I am speaking on behalf of the consumer or the buying public, I would call attention a$ain to the changes in methods of distribution. Without much doubt, the retail yard catering to the individual customer is much better off carrying dry lumber. He has a more attractive produc! more stability, more strength, and not too much difference in cost. On the other hand the volume type yard may well find a continuing demand for green lumber, particularly from developers who are primarily interested in price. It is doubtful that a duplicate inventory need be carried, however it should be mentioned that as the use of components increase so too will the use of dry lumber. It is not feasible to fabricate wall sections to close tolerances using green lumber.

The major controversy concerns the change in thickness for dry dimension and

Ahwahnee Hotel

Yosemite National Park

April 2l-23' 1963

2z2O p.m. "fhe Proftt in Home Modernizqtion qnd lmprovemenl.tt

6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. Firefoll-Dinner ond Entertoinment.

TUESDAY, APRIT 23 lO:00 q.m. "Stote Legislotion-Your Associotion qnd You!" l2:30 p.m. lunqheqn-Moin Dining Room. boards. It is conceded generally by the green producers that ll/r" thickness should be permissible for seasoned lumber. In fact, it has been proven that the strength of such lumber is at least equal to |6/at' Sreen dimension oI the same width. The difier' ence of opinion concerns the amount of shrinkage due to seasoning. At present three different laboratories are studying this matter and should have reports ready for the next meeting to be held in May' I963.

3:00 p.m. "Whol We Con Tqlk About"-Williom Clecok. Election of Officers.

7:30 p.m. Dinner Dqnce ond Entertqinment.

The addition of a new paneling and sheathing thickness will mean an increase in the sale of boards and will make the product more competitive with sheet ma' terials. The addition of the E/s,, thickness will probably have but little effect on those areas handling green lumber. It will give us a more economical thickness for sheathing, siding and paneling.

The revision of joist and rafter span tables is one of the benefits to be derived from the proposed standardization of grades and species. The simplification of these tables will enable desigaers and builders to select the proper size member regardless of specie since they will be rated for allowable lengths by alphabetical designation. This, again, will eliminate confusion and will result in better usage of lumber.

While it is true that the changes as proposed have created controversy, the end result may mean a gigantic step forward in our industry. Progress is the result of a program in which each member of the in' dustry steps forward with an opinion based not on selfish motives, but for the good of the lumber business. It is time that we take stock of our situation and consider means of improling our lot in the building of our country.

Mirra-Cote Industries, Inc., El Segundo, California, manufacturers of fashioned styled bathroom fixtures has established a builders hardware division. Walter E. Vi kan has been named as sales manager of the new division.

Vikan will supervise sales of the new line of metalized recess styled but flush mounted bathroom accessories. The fixtures can be attached to any tlpe surface by screwe or glue.

The items which include toilet tissue holders, towel bars and rings, tooth brush and tumbler holders, and soap dishes are cast of tough unbreakable plastic with a metalized finish. The gleaming Mirra' chrome finish is guaranteed by the manufacturer never to corrode, rust, peel, chip or tarnish.

Prior to his appointrnent as sales manager of Mirra-Cote's new builders hardware division, Vikan coordinated the company's west coast sales activities

As one of our dealers, you will receive the following cooperation:

. Your name, with others, will be mailed out on inquiry.

. We can include your namein our contractor advertising.

. We provide you with stuffers.

. We provide free newspaper mats.

. We provide counter literature.

(Continued. lrom Page 6) gated, plastic coated and many choices of wood grain finished Patterns.

New developments in perforated hard' board for use as wall panels, garage liners, acoustical eeilings, as well as utility applications for hanging storage.'fhere are even new perforated patterns with sguare holes and tracery die-cuttings.

A wide variety of hardboard sidings, many of which come from the factory with a prime coat on faces and edges and with the back side sealedo ready for a finish

Exterior panels for horizontal application are 16 feet long, which makes their application quick and easy. Various widths, Iive, ten or twelve inches, are available.

For vertical exterior treatments, there are 4-by-8 foot panels designed for application without waste. Choice of lextured surfaces is broad. Most common are panels grooved at regular intervals, or striated over the entire surface. Some striated panels have either regular or random grooves as well.

The grooved patterns most ofteu have a modified shiplap edge which hides panel joints and thus maintains a continuous pattern, without the use of battens or special vertical joint treaments.

Plain panels which lend themselves to any number of styling effects with the use of battens or other joinings can be had in a greater variety of sizes.

And there are unusual textures, such as a burlap-type surface, being produced for full exterior application or as accents for gable ends, reeesses. patios. sereens. entrance wavs or above windows.

Other new products have been developed of late:

One is a panel with the lower three feet smooth surfaced, randonr-grooved giving a wainscotting effect. The upper five feet is per{orated for hanging kitchen utensils, garden and work tools. Originally designed as a garage liner product, this new pre' finished hardboard panel has found great acceptance in basement recreational areas. storage closets and laundry rooms.

Another of the newer applications of per- forated hardboard is for use as acoustical ceilings jn areas such as the kitchen where it is difficult to clean regular acoustical tile. It is also practical for application in high abuse areas where damage resistance is desired. Backed by a fiber-glass batt, a hardboard acoustical ceiling provides heat insulation as well as sound eorrection as good as acoustical ti]e.

Hardboard has found good acceptance on the farm also. Because hardboard is easy to work with ordinary tools, we even encourage the farm operator to do his own building economically. Detailed plans for a variety of farm structures are available from manufacturers through lumber dealers.

Poultry, milk. hog and farrowing houses are lighter but sturdier than those constructed of wood. Smaller outdoor utility structures-bunk feeder silos, bins, shade sheltersresist well the daily pounding from stock.

There are a multitude of other possible uses for hardboard that capitalize on its practical values. Among them: wagon-bed liners, grain bins, tanks, pump houses, tool or fruit sheds, roadside stands and portable buildings.

Hardboard manufacturers make available a wide range of literature on their products, for store merchandising purposes. In addition to technical bulletins on individual products, and catalogs listing their lines of hardboard Droducts, several manu(Conthued on Page 42) o Prompt delivery byour trucks o Immediate service on "will calls" Complete milling facilities

Large diversifted stocks of foreign and domestic hardwoods-our yard.

New, modern dry kilns o Centrally located o Competitively priced

In the forests of coastal British Columbia, the giant Red Cedar often survives centuries of time, wind and weather. Little wonder, then, that lumber cut from this naturally timeless wood will beautify and protect homes in the most severe climates for decades more.

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Manufactured by: BRITISH C0LUMBIA F0REST PR0DUCTS tlMlTED vAilcouvER, B.c.

Sales Agents: MacMlLtAN, BI0EDEL & P0WELL RIVER, tID.; VANCOUVER, B.C.

Representatiae: FORREST W. WltSON