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Grode-lqbeling for Hqrdwood Hollow-€ore Flush Doors Approved

The authority given to the grade labelir.rg system for hardwood hollor'v-core flush doors by a neu' commercial standard, CS 200-55, ranks as a positive step forl-ard in the trend torvard greater use of quality materials in tl.re construction industry, according to Ormie C. Lance, manager oi the National Woodu'ork X{anufacturers Association. Recently promulgated by the U. S. Department of Commerce, CS 200-55 offrcially recognizes the gradenrarks for hardrvood veneered hollotv-core flush doors der.eloped by the NWMA.

The NWMA acts as licensing agent for labeling of the doors in three grades-Premium, Good and Paint-applying to both interior and exterior doors. The grades are stanrped on the edges of the doors, exterior in red ancl interior in green. Lance explained that any door bearing an N\\rMA grademark must be produced to conform rvith all of the general requirements of CS 200-55. In addition, the face veneers for doors of each grade must be of the level of quality defined in the standard.

"This provides a clear picture for distributors, dealers and builders," he said. "They are no longer dealing in unknou'ns. They can specify hardrvood flush doors u,ith confidence that they u'il1 receive the level of quality and performance they expect."

Complete copies of CS 200-55 can be obtainecl frorn the NWMA office, 332 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago 4, or from the Superintendent of Documents, Washington, at 10 cents each.

Stqndqrds for Sfock Ponderoso Pine Door ond Window Frcrmes

A recommended Commercial Standard for Standard Stock Ponderosa Pine Door and \\rindor,v Frames was circulated to the industry April 13 by the Commodity Standards Division of the U. S. Department of Commerce. Proposed by the National Woodrvork Manufacturers Association and adjusted in accordance with the comment of other interests, it provides minimum specifications for standard stock Ponderosa pine exterior window and sash frames, and exterior door frames. It covers construction, grades, and tolerances for these requirements. There are standard stock layouts and desigr-rs for exterior u.indon', casement, cellar and door frames.

The recornmended Commercial Standard, T5-5306, may be obtair-red while the supply lasts by addressing a request to H. A. Bonnet, Comr-nodity Standards Division, U. S. Department of Commerce, Washington 25, D. C.

Stondords for Pine Plywood

A recommended revision of Ponderosa Pine and Sugar Pine Plywood, Commercial Standard CSl57-49, rvas circulated to the industry for acceptance uncler date of June 1, according to announcerlent by the Comrnoclity Stancl:trds Division of the U. S. Department of Commerce. The revision w-as proposed by a technical comrnittee of the industrl', l.ras been adjusted in accorclance with the comment of other interests, and has been approved by the Stancling comr.nittee. It provides requirements for fourteen gracles of special moisture- resistant Interior and E,xterior types of Pine plywood. The standard also covers tests, standard sizes, size tolerances, inspection rules, labeling, and nomenclature.

The recommended revision is identified by the designation TS-5317. Copies may be obtained u'hile the supply lasts by addressing a request to H. A. Bonnet, Commodity Standards Division, U. S. Department of Commerce, Washington 25, D. C.

Sfondords for Western Plywood

A recommended revision of Western Softwood Plyrvood, Commercial Standard CSI22-49, rvas circulated to the industry for acceptance under date of April 30. T.he revision !\ras proposed by the Douglas F'ir Plywood Association, has been adjusted in accordance rvith the comment of other interests, and has been approved by the Standing Committee. It provides grading rules for nine grades each of Interior Type and Exterior Type Western softwood plywood, which may be used for paneling, sheathing, subflooring, exterior siding, concrete forms, cabinet r','ork, and many other structural and industrial purposes. The standard also covers tests, standard sizes, size tolerances, reinspection rules, grademarking provisions, and nomenclature.

The recommended revision is identified by the designation TS-5311. Copies may be obtained by request to H. A. Bonnet, Commodity Standards Division, U. S. Department of Commerce, Washington 25, D. C.

Stqndards for Hordwood Plywood

A recommended revision of Hardwood Plywoocl, Commercial Standard CS35-49, was circulated to the industry for acceptance April 6 by the Commodity Standards Division of the U. S. Department of Commerce. Proposed by the Hardwood Plywood Institute and adjusted in accordance with the comment of other interests, it provides minimum specifications for four types of hardwood plywood, based on the water resistance and durability of the bond, in four standard grades. It covers tests, densities, standard thicknesses, widths ar,d lengths, tolerances, workmanship, inspection, grade-marking, and certification; method of ordering, and nomenclature and definitions.

The recommended revision, TS-5308, may be obtained while the supply lasts by addressing a request to H. A. Bonnet, Commodity Standards Division, U. S. Department of Commerce, Washington 25, D. C.

Wood Cqsemenf Window Unit Stqndqrd

Commercial Standard 205-56, wood casement window units has been released by the Commodity Standards Division of the U. S. Department of Commerce. The National Woodwork Manufacturers Association requested the cooperation of the Commodity Standards Division in the establishment of this commercial standard. It provides minimum specifications for casement frames and sash, operating mechanism, tveatherstripping, and storm sash and screens. The assembly of the .rvood casement unit as well as material, construction, tolerances and grading are covered by the minimum requirements. Copies of CS205-56 may be obtained at 1O cents each from the National Woodwork Manufacturers Association, 332 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago 4, Ill.