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Developed by SimPson ond lob-Proven on 2'000 ffomes

Srlrrr-n, WlsnrxcroN-An amazing new' building material has appeared on the scene and is tiking the industry by storm, according to lumber dealers, coDtractors and arcrutects' Simoson Insulating Roof Slab is the material and'it is already-revolutionizing roof construction in many areas, although the product has been markeied for less than three years'

To Paul D. Close, Simpson Logging Comoany's Technical Director' goes the creolt lor the fevelopment of Simpson Insulating Roof Slab. Closl was formerly Technical Secretary of the Insulation Board Institute and is author of several technical books.

After an extended series of tests and experimerits, Simpson Roof Slab was.quietly introduced into southern areas, installed in various housing developments and results checked before -offering ihe product for general sale' It was receivei[ with so much enthusiasm that soon over 2000 homes and other buildings had been roofed with this remarkable material' Heavy demand is keeping the factory running dav dnd nieht to fill-the carload orders' At thJ oresent"time, Simpson Insulating Roof Slab'is being installed on over 3000 homes in various imp-ortant housing developments' t\

luifds Strong-Sheds lfeof

This three-in-one material provides a permaneot and durabte roof deck, insulation aeainst heat and cold, and a finished ceiling wien applied over exposed beams' It also reduces'iound reverberation, makes rooms quiet and Pleasant.

Simpson Insulating Roof Slab is composed of muitiple X-inch layers of a blend of long' toueh wbod fibers, liminated together with watEr-resistant adhesive. Standard thicknesses are l%r,2t and 3t. Standard size is 2' x 8'' This material effectively reduces heat transfer in either direction,-resulting in cooler inside air temperatures during warm months' and fuel coniervation during months when heating is required. It is only recommended for use-where ihe average January temPeratu,re is above 45 degrees Fahrenheit. It is especially suitable for u# on buildings with flat, Pitched or mono-slope roofs. It is covered with conventional tybes of roofing such as built-up roofing moPired in hot asPhalt.

\ Protecteil Againsl Rol,Termiter

Simpson Insulating Roof Slab is protected againsi termites, dr! rot' decay, mold and m-ildew bv the exclusive Biotox process' as used it ii odorless and harmless to animals and humans. For added moisture Protectron' the top layers are impregnated with asphalt' t

fnterior finish Provided

The bottom (exposed) side of the material is painted a pleaiing TaPestry White,..thus ordvidins interior finish. It is also avallable in ttre li"eht tan, natural finish' A drilled sound-absorbing surface may also be ordered' Hardboard-facel Roof Slab is another variation of this product.

lrr Cosl-Quickty APPlied

Because Simpson Insulating Roof .Slab is applied quickly, and because lt provloes rool si,r:atttini, insulation and interior decoration in one niaterial, it is economical to use' For example, in demonstrating savings in the cost ^r r..i-.-h'rildinq one tract builder reports of home-building, one tract that four men rrsing this material roofed 4500 square feet in one daY.

DEA[ERS!

Get on the SimPson Roof Slab Bandwagon! Make Profits from this new material it's easY to sell to small builders and to large confiactors alike for homes, schools, institutions, commercial buildings. Contact your SimPson distributor and get vour order in at once!

6'IVIore than 9S% of our 271000 employees haae enrolled in the Payroll Saaings Plan,

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E. GOBI.D

P-resident, National Tube Division, U.S. Steel Corporation

6've oJ the Nationat rube Diuision o!_ the r\nited states steel, recognize that systernatic sgoi?g through th_e payroit Deduction plan isiiino"rrrn.nt in the security oJ the Nation, as weII ot i1 th" indioiduat. ie "r" i"'"a "t tn, prriiii pation resulting Jrom a-perEon'to-person. co,frnaEE !? ?u, plants and o;fiices. Illore thang$/s o.f our 27'oao "-rn_piiy.., haoe enroll"a ii ii" nayroll Sarsings Plan-a comprete affirmation oy tieti yaitn i* ai.rin i;;;p"rronar saoings are the backbone o;f ou,r lree interprise systetn.r, '

Concisely, clearlyo Mr. Goble cites three of the reasons why 9B/. of th" ii,OOO e-ploy.e. of fV"ii"""f Tirbe are enrolled in the Payroll Savings plan: o recognition by management that the payroll Savines rlan eontributes ooto the security of the Nation is well as of the individual.,, o -he purchase of Defense Bonds through payroll de- ductions is concrete affirmation "f ,tfi."i"u.s, faith in America.

. lperson-to-person ca_nvass in plants and offices put a dil^"]t f*ll"gs ap_plication in the hands of every Natrona I'Iirbe employee.

The"g is still another reason for National Tube,s out:l:l_dlle."lployee p articipatio n, pt r. Cot tJ i pir,"""t ,nterest.tn the Payrol,I Saoings plan, and, theLonduct- tng oJ the person-to-person canuoss.

State Directors of the Treasury Department? mem- bers of the Field Stafi of. the payroll Savings Division, Volunteer Chairmen "f ird;;# ;;;.ifr'a.,"ryor. u.- sociated with the payroll-S_avi;s; F6-_;ifii.fi y"" that every highly su""e..fol F;;;"if ii"rr' i. , reflec_ Iron or the deep interest and personal efrort of the company's top executive.

If you are the man _who makes the top decisions in your company. ask today for a report of you, p;t;"li Savings Piano particulaify,.fr. p5"""Li"i. "t partici_ pation. Then, call a "le_r-d"g .t y""" "r.5Jiates. Show them this statement of Mr. E"[[t. f"fiii._ yoo "r" going'oall out" to put your company (Iarge or small) in the front rank oi thlse *h" "'"o il.'j".iiy p"o,ra of their Payroll Savings plan.

A phone call, wire or letter to Savings Bond Division. U.S.- Treasury Denarrment, Suite ?oo-, iil#i"L',""? Buitding, trVashingiot D-C:, ;ii u.ii! p"o_pt co- operation from your State Directo". ----o ' lf you cre not rhe chief execufive of your compcny, plecse recr out rhis page ond rend it ro the ,,Big Bss3,, with your recommendorion.

The U. S. Cooernment does not pay Jor this aduertising. The Treasury De. partnent thanks, Jor their patriotic d.onation, the Ad,uertising council and

ilEUT BEAUIY

Smart, simple and streamlioed,thenew Curtis kitcheos are available with birch drawer and door froots-ready for popular natural 6nishes. Or, if desired, cabinets are shipped finish painted io white, ready for decoration in colors of the owner's choice.

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