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New Exponded Folystyrene lnsulqlion Avoilqble from Johns-Monville

Zero-Lite, a newly developed polystyrene insulation, is now being produced by JohnsManville. Very light in weight, one pound per cubic foot, the new material offe,rs a thermal conductivity that is extremely low, 0.22 at 10' F, 0.24 at 40o F, anCt 0.26 at 76" F.

Recommended for use in cr.rld storage rooms for ceiling, wall, and floor insulation, Zerc-Lite may be applied to wood or concrete. It is available in a self-extinguishing form, if required, confornring to ASTM D-1692.

Zerc-Lite is strong and resilient, without the brittleness common to similar insulations. It has ample strength for erection of self-supporting partitions. Completely inert and moisture resistant. Zerc-Lite wiII not absor.b odors and will not rot, mold, or attract vermin. It is avaliable in 1 to 8-in. thicluresses, in sheets 12, 18, and 24-in. wide in lengths from 4 to 12 ft. Large sheets and light weight make it an extremely easy material to handle and install.

Additional information on Zero-Lite is available from Johns-Manville, Industrial Insulations Division, Box DOC-16, 22 East 40th St., New York 16, N.Y.

Celotex Introduces "Hqndi-Perf" Perforuted Pqnels

Ifandi-Perf, a new heavy duty perforated hardboard panel designed to provide decorative as well as functional wall surrfaces, has been introduced by The Celotex Corpora-

, CAUFOTNIA U'flIEI extraoardinarily heavyloads, resist hard use and extreme impact. Easy to install and virtually maintenance free. For further information, contact your Celtotex sales representative or write The Celotex Corporation, 120 S. LaSalle St., Chicago 3, Illinois.

Filon Ofters Sign Indurrry New 'Luminous White' Pqnel

A new "Luminous White" translucent fiberglass reinforced plastic paneldeveloped especially for the illuminated sign industry has been announced by Filon Corporation, Hawthorrre, Calif.

The material features an exclusive "'Water Clear" glass fiber that guarantees the ultimate in uniform light diffusion and attraetiveness, both by day and night, Savings to the sign industry of up to 40 per cent over other plastic diffuser materials is possible with these fiberglass panels, the company reports, tion. The wood fiberboard product is perforated on 1" centers in a special pattern effect, and predecorated in a loose weave design rendered in brown on a gray field. This combination of utility and decor permits its use in many areas of the home, such as children's room, kitchen, laundry room, garage, work shop, etc. Metal hanger fixtures are available in a wids variety for hanging tools, book shelves, and other useful or decorative objects.

Ifandi-Perf is manufactured in 4' x 8' panels and its 7r" thickness will support filou's shctter-resistsnt panels require minimum maintenance and ofrer a perfect faeing for letters, emblems and logotypes that can be glued, wired, bolted, silkscreened or hand painted on the material.

Flat and cornrgated panels are offered in a variety of weights, thicknesses, widths and lengths. In addition to "Luminous 'White," Filon's entire line of decorator colors are available for translucent sign backgrounds, both in standard and Filoplated panels.

The Filoplated material is particularly suitable for outdoor applications and guaranteed to maintain good color stability, good sur{ace appearance and light transmitting properties for 15 years.

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