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All inquiries regarding NEW PRODUCTS, New Literature or booklets and other items mentioned in this section should be addressed to THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHA"NT, Room 508, 108 West 6th St., Los Angeles 14. Your inquiries will be promptly forwarded -by us to the manirfacturer or dis^tributor, who will then answer your inquiries direct.

Gost-Gufting Tips Avqiloble Free

Case-history reports on advantages of properly desigr-red and installed materials-handling equipment of interest to the lumber and building-supply industry are now available free. These four field reports contain facts on how proper use of the equipment has cut operating costs, improved efficiency and emplclyee morale, and provided increased profits.

The reports cover four different installations involving the handling of millwork, sheathing, plywood panels, roofing, insulation, concrete products, and other building materials. For a file of these four field reports containing practical cost-cutting suggestions, write to: The Rapids-Standard Co., Inc., 342 Rapistan Bldg., Grand Rapids 2, Michigan.

New Milk Ghute Prevents Burglory

Good news for both home owners and builders who've been plagued with either burglary or vandalism via the milk chute is the new Safe-T-Shute. This unique milk,chute answers a need long felt in the'building industry. Safe-TShute's "split door" construction prevents even children from reaching around or crawling through to unlock doors -yet doesn't interfere with delivery of milk or packages. Builders will find that Safe-T-Shute not only provides a good "talking point" but gives important protection against theft and vandalism during construction. Made of extra

New'Plqstik-fold' Door Eosy to Instqll

A new type folding door called "PLASTIK-fold,, currently being introduced to the trade is made of a virtually unbreakable flexo-rigid plastic material resulting from developments made by the Dow Chemical Company and the manufacturers of the door, Reverso Products Company. There is no surface coating to chip or peel, requires no painting and can be "damp cloth" cleaned. The door is comprised of interlocking folding panels and comes complete, ready to install in minutes, with extruding aluminum track, cornice panels, crystal grip handles. Designed for the budget conscious consumer, the 6'8', high by ? wide size retails for only $9.95, a price so far below nearest comparable competition that new mass markets have become available for the product and acceptance by the public has been good. A special advantage is low freight involved.

rugged, heavy welded steel construction, be installed in brick or frame walls the package receivers. Further information Nelson Specialty Products, fnc.

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required size. The user has a choice of Redwood side panels or wrought iron brackets as well as a selection of factory applied finishes ranging from natural Redwood to a variety of colors. Literature and complete information is available from the manufacturer.

Free Booklel on Shingling

"Roof and Wall Shingling Made Easy" is the descriptive title of a new folder published by Red Cedar Shingle Bureau' The booklet summarizes the steps to be taken in applying shingles on roofs and exterior walls. It is written in simple and easily understood text, with numerous illustrations' The lGpage pamphlet fits into standard business-size envelopes for mailing convenience. Copies are available free of charge from Red Cedar Shingle Bureau, 55i0 White Bldg., Seattle t,*uta:--.-

New Line of R.edwood Awnings

A new line of Topp-Aire redwood awnings, patio.covers and lath houses for home and commercial use has just been announced by H. J. Petersen, vice-president for Topp Industries, Los Angeles. Designed specially for use by building contractors and sales by hardware, building supply and garden supply houses, the product is completely packaged in prefabricated kits for immediate installation.

Among the many advantages claimed for these products by the manufacturer is the fact that they can be assembled and installed in a very short time with ordinary tools. They are made of Redwood and are virtually weather and corrosion resistant and should last for the life of the building, it is stated. Their patented construction allows passage of air and diffused light but gives protection from weather and direct sunlight. Each unit when assembled is under slight tension which prevents noise and clatter from wind and rain.

Topp-Aire kits are available in a variety of styles and any

Performance characteristics, construction details and engineering specifications of its new Straddle Dump Carrier are contained in a four-page, two-color brochure available from Clark Equipment Company. Container specifications are given so that users may build them locally' Container capacities range from 7 to 20 cubic yards. 1