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Building contractorg have now proved that they can save up to g4 per opening in painting costs alone, with factory pre-ffnished Roberts metal bi-fold doors, according to A. J. McKeon Jr., of Roberts Consolidated Industries, Inc.

He cited the case of Henry Sassoon, owner-builder and developer of a luxurious 39-story apartment under construction in Long Beach. In all,960 closures for storage areas were required on resident floors for the job.

"This represents a substantial investment in paint for finishing," McKeon points out "when you consider the labor to slze and paint both sides of every door, plus the delay for drying time, trimming and touch up of ordinary wood closures."

Sassoon saved ,an estimated $4 average

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sides, the Roberts doors arrived at the site ready for use upon installation. Since they also are factory-equipped with complete hardware, one man can cover an opening in 20 minutes.

WRITE: Roberts Consolidated Industries, Inc., 600 N. Baldwin Park Blvd., City of Industry, Calif.

"Surf-Ply" Shoke Ponels

Western red cedar shakes are now being offered to the building trade in a variety of colorg textures and surfaces and in convenient panels.

Bi-Fold Doors Saved Up to $4 per opening through the use of Roberts'bifolds, McKeon reported. Because they are factory pre-painted in Navajo White semi-gloss enamel on both

One of the most recent surfaces offered by Shakertown Corporation is the new SurfPly panel. The new surface or texture is brushed at the factory to bring out the flame-like grain of the cedar shakes.

Shakertown Surf-Ply panels are available 4 feet or 8 feet long. They are bonded into a 3-ply combination of textured shakes and

Varied Red Cedar Shakes. undercourse shingle backing with a cross bind core of plywood veneer. Matching cover nails are included with the panels.

WRITE: Shakertown Corporation, 20310 Chagrin Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44L22.