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In addition to basic lumber co6ts, Koppers said, the reduction in the number of studs needed would reduce construction time proportionately. At Palo Alton Calif., the company reported, two eight-story apartment buildings were erected recently witb Kopper's Non-Com studs throughout, with an estimated co6t in place some l0 to 15 percent less than that of steel studs, previously used in similar structures. This savings was realized on wall systems with studs l6-in on centers; and would be increased substantially with fire-retardant wood studs on 24-in centers.

Faber Tan of the Tan Construction Company, Palo AIto builder of the apartments, cited other advantages such as better sounddeadening qualities when used with gypsum board, greater ease in hanging o'built-ins," and protection of telephone and electrical wiring, which is sometimes darnaged when pulled through holes cut in steel ituds.

Retoiler Burned Out

Fire destroyed sheds, office buildings, hardware storehouses and other structures at the R & F Lumber Co. in south Los Angeles last month according to James A. 'oArt" Fowler, owner of the yard.

o'It was one hell of a big fire," Fowler said. He explained that the fire marshal is still investigating and that damage estimates have not been made.

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ool would hate to say how much this cost us, but if you gave rn€ $50,000 cash in hand, I would have to say no." The small retail yard was founded after the Second World W'ar by Fowler.

'oAs of this time, I'm undecided about re-opening, but we're going to try to do it, if we can. You can't keep a good lumberman down," Fowler said with a smile.