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With the success of pre-stained siding now an established fact, Solana started one of the most amazing processes on the West Coast.

The finishing of wood paneling is a time-consuming and costly operation adding substantially to the cost of the house. Thus, paneled dens and living rooms were usually found only in the so-called luxury homes.

Once the wood paneling was installed in a room, .six separate steps were necessary to rnsure a proper hnlsh. Three separate sanding operations were required, in addition to a first, second and third coating. The end result was, of course, beautiful. All contractors appreciate the luxury and value of wood oaneled walls and natural-finish wood cabinets.

Through a franchise agreement with General Plywood, Larrick acquired the "Super Satin Surface" process for prefinishing cedar paneling that eliminates five of the six steps formerly required. Although the completed product boasts a hand-rubbed, satin-smooth appearance-satin-soft to the touch, the fact is that the finish is obtained entirely by mechani.cal means.

The paneling is fed through double friction rollers (not sanders), ovei specially designed heating elements and finally through another set of friction rollers. Friction generated by tlie high-speed rollers, plus the application gf

TOP: Hich-temDerature infra-red heating elements instantaneously flow. the-_lignin.and 'iiiutai fi'd*i'6icmrintito'oroviOe Oiep,-uniform penetration throughout the.SS_S paneling. LOWER: A seiond set of lriction rollers provides final finish, after whicn Panellng ls iiiiirliiy"insirlciiO-idr-ine beiutifut appdarance and uniformity identified with Solana intense heat, completes the process. The result is the beautifully smooth, ire-finished woo4 product trade-named "Super-Satin-Surface" Cedar Paneling.

Bbth Larricks, and their Production Superintendent Ra-y Lusian, think they have found the answer to a long-standins problem facing most builders'

"Says Larrick, S-r., "By using our pre-finished lumber, a builder can ofier the proipective buyer, at modest additional cost, a home with a- vastly superior outside finish and interior paneling second to -none. The greater use of wood aclils considetible value to the house, as well as providing additional sales-appeal that moves houses faster."

Throughout the-Los Angeles area (with^ p-articular^emphasis oi Ot"nse Countv), Solana Cedar & Milling Comuanv is teprese-nted bv-Ed Hearne of 407 W. Kendal, 'Coron", *lio *ut formerly associated with Jim Richardson Lumber Sales.

As Solana Brand Cabotized Cedar Siding and Super Satin Surface Cedar Paneling will be sold on a jobber basis through local yards only. Hiarne's primary activity .is devoted to promoting specification and sales to architects, designers and build'ers,.in the interest of the area's retail lumber dealers. telephone at REdwood office is at ll2 E. Plaza

Ed Hearne may be reached bY 7-681. Corona. The firm's home in Solana Beach. California.

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