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NEW PRODUGTS
And Selected Sales Aids
Building Panel
A new, structural panel of oriented strand board, Oxboard, is from Potlatch Corp.
The product consists of long, narrow flakes or strands of aspen aligned in layers. Alternate layers are perp€ndicular and bonded with resin, creating strength properties and dimensional stability comparable to plywood, the company says.
Oxboard bears the APA-Rated Sheathing trademark of the American Plywood Association, which has been recognized by major building codes. It is said to be suited for most structural applications such as roof decks, sidewalls and single-layer floors. A rigid, dimensionally stable, machinable product, it contains no core voids or knotholes.
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Visual Lock Packaging
A new concept in visual packaging for locksets and security hardware is being introduced by Kwikset Locksets.
In development for more than a year, the packaging is electronically sealed. All-clear lockset packaging can be htted into existing Kwikset merchandising racks, stacked vertically or horizontally, hung on pegboard with standard J-Hooks, or stand by itself.
All screws, keys and other parts are visible from the outside of the package. To eliminate the problem of lost or pilfered parts, each is electronically sealed by radio frequency along the package edge to fuse the plastic particles together and create a lasting bond.
All visual packaging is color-coded to model function: green for entry, blue for privacy, rust for passage, and red for deadlocks. Each features full-color photographs relating to the areas where the locksets should be installed. Descriptive information on the lockset function is also printed on each card.
Cedar Look Alike
A new exterior lap siding with the country-style look of cedar and wearability of hardboard is from the Western Hardboard Dvision, Masonite Corp.
Space Age John
Delta Faucet Co. has introduced a one-piece water closet.
Made through a patented process called Azurelite, the unit is a low profile departure from traditional one-piece vitreous china units in style, construction and cost.
A blend of polyvinyl chloride, polypropylene and urethane foam into a special honeycomb material which offers strength, durability and light weight, the fixture weighs 29 lbs., including the seat. It reportedly is chip, crack and stain resistant and easy to clean.
It features elongated styling; push button flush; and smooth mounting bolt covers. The low silhouette tank is insulated to eliminate sweating and dripping.
Currently available in white, bone and parchment, each unit is supplied with its own seat which is precisely color matched to eliminate consumer complaints about s€ats not matching the bowl.
Dimensions are: 22o high, with seat position at l4%n from the floor; 28' deep; and ?,0Y2'wide.
The retail price is approximately $250 in the standard white; bone and parchment, $310.
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Wood-Look Shingle
The dimensional shake shingle from Celotex Roofing Products Division has extra-thick, curved butt tabs with a wood-look, cut-out appearance.
Suited to mansard roofs, where the visual appearance of the roof is an important design component, it also features a deep shadowline banding that adds to visual thickness.
Installation is expedited by an imprinted grid guide on product packaging. The product carries a 25-year limited warranty and U.L. Class C label.
Characterized by % inch wide v-grooves, the siding comes in 8 " widths, 16' long, and can be applied horizontally, vertically or on a diagonal to complement a variety of housing designs. The textured, rough-hewn siding has a shiplapped edge that when installed results in a l " wide groove on 7 Vz" cnnters.
The Vz " thickness reportedly provides high moisture resistance and withstands buckling and warping and will not split, chip, crack or delaminate. Offered unprimed, it is available only in the Western states.
Self-Serve Flooring
The seven-roll wall rack is part of Mannington's do-it-yourself flooring center offered to home centers and cashand-carry flooring retailers.
The rack, which holds seven 12 ft. rolls, measures 6' 7 t/r" high, 12' 8' wide and 2' I Yz " deep, approximately 26 sq. ft. of floor space. It can be fitted with an optional wide width measurer and the wide width cutting bar.
The measurer, which automatically measures feet and inches as the sheet vinyl is unrolled, clamps onto the side braces of the rack and can be shifted from roll to roll. The cutting bar offers even and quick cuts.
The wall rack is designed for optimum visibility and accessibility while providing the dealer economy of space. A do-it-yourself banner is optional.
Versatile Steel Tubes
Medalist Redi-bolt has introduced a line of round and square Redi-Tubes in three sizes (3/c", 1", and | % ') and two lengths (3 ' and 6').
These zinc-plated, steel tubes have many uses for the do-it-yourselfer, such as structural support for building shelves, tables,
Fast Turn Marketing
The Rust-Oleum Corp. macromerchandising concept allows the retailer to display product assortments for faster turns, maximum profits, and easy inventory control,
It is based on the use of simple, modular merchandising fixtures and product assortments tailored to the retailer's requirements. Designed as topof-the-line units with all steel construction, the fixtures allow the functional display of any product mix.
They are available in Vl" 36" and 48 " widths and can be used as either end cap units or in line with standard store shelving. All units are 58 " high and 22" deep and can be combined as store volume grows. In addition, the 24 " wide unit features multi-position brackets for flat-shelf or self-feed product display.
Steel Handle Hammer
A new line of seven curved claw and rip balance-engineered hammers is from Cooperfeaturing nickel-chrome plated handles of tubular steel.
The Ultra Lite series with Permabond head-to-handle weld includes l3oz., 16oz..20oz. and22oz. models with fully polished or black heads and octagonal or round poles in the assortment. Suggested retail prices range from $16.50 to $21.m.
A special merchandiser holding 2l units is available.
Award Winning Display
frames and carts. They can be used to make closet racks, tent poles and antenna posts. They can also be used to conceal wires and threaded rod.
Two new self-service metal centers to display the tubes are available.
Kohler faucet displays which were named the outstanding point-ofpurchase unit in the Household Goods Industry by the Point-of-Purchase Advertising Institute, Inc. feature three lines of faucets.
The units resemble each other, vary in price. They are distinct enough to be strown separately. Tag stock inserts explain the product advantag€s to the consumer.
Electronic Data
Of interest to the building supply industry is a new computer system, the Series 2000, from Dataline Corp.
In development for the last several years, it incorporates the latest computer technology in both hardware and software in a wood cabinet, about one half the size of previous models. It is said to boost over four times the information storage capacity of earlier models.
The new system incorporates software application programs based on data gathered from nearly 200 users of previous models. The single unit reportedly has the capability to handle a small lumber yard or multilocation home center. Hardware and software are modular, meaning an operation can purchase what it needs now and add to it later.
Available with field-proven software packages, the 2000 covers a wide range of needs in the building supply operation including accounts payable/general ledger, point-of-sale, quote retention/purchase order, inventory control/accounts receivable and order entry.
Fireplace Conversion
Preway Inc., has introduced a heatcirculating conversion unit for existing masonry fireplaces.
Named Insight, it can now turn a masonry fireplace into a secondary heat source. Featuring heavy gauge steel construction, the U.L. listed insert can be installed in existing masonry fireplace openings 28' - 42'in width, A" -29" in height and with a minimum firebox depth of l6tA",
Designed with a built-in, heatcirculation system that warms room air in a sealed chamber, and returns it to the room through a vent at the top of the firebox, the insert comes with a concealed air circulator which may be controlled from a wall switch.
The unit is equipped with tempered glass bi-fold doors featuring guide track design and antique brass finish. It utilizes existing masonry flue system while including an adjustable flue damper with front control and adjustable combustion air vents.
In black enamel with decorative brass trim, standard equipment includes outer insulation shroud, leg levelers, and 22" cast iron grate.
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Hang in There
Drive Wallgrips from Star Expansion Industries require no pre-drilling for fastening of mirrors, pictures, cabinets, curtain rods, shelfbrackets or bathroom fixtures, to hollow walls and ceitngs of wallboard or plaster.
The design keeps spalling to a minimum and enables removal and replacement of frxtures without disturbing the fastener. It is available with pan head or hex slotted head in two sizes: l/8 DS for walls l/8" to 5/8' and l/8 DL for walls l/8' to 3/4'.
Epoxy on a Spool
A fast curing new epoxy compound on a pocket size spool similar to adhesive tape spools is from Devcon Corp.
Called Pocket Epoxy, it is S-Minute epoxy in a new form. Resin and hardener are layered together on the spool and need only to be torn off and mixed between fingertips to prepare for use. Cure time is between 5-8 minutes and cured material can be sanded, painted or drilled.
The convenient size permits it to be carried in pocket or tool box, readily available for quick, emergency repairs. It can be used for repairing holes caused by abrasion in fan housings and other equipment and for making durable repairs to small hairline cracks in castings. Other uses include plugging small holes in gasoline or chemical tanks, filling gaps between rough metal edges where a smooth, rigid surface is required and mounting signs or other objects to metal or concrete.
Electric Bill Beater
Lite Saver, said to lengthen the life of light bulbs up to lfi) times with energy savings in excess of 46s10, is available from R.S.W. Enterprises.
A solid state half-wave micro rectifier (chip) converts alternating current in the bulb socket to pulsating direct current which produces a soft type of lieht. It is adaptable to any incandescent light bulb of zl0 to 300 watts in standard bulb sockets.
The device is said to be guaranteed for life in residential application.
It's Real Earthy
A breakthrough in plastics technology has enabled Celotex Building Products Division to introduce earthtone vinyl sidings.
The new, rich, dark colors reportedly have passed a series of tests at Jim Walter Research Center, qualifying them for a 40-year product guarantee. They will be available in all markets east of the Rocky Mountains.
Water Hazard Alarm
A battery operated alarm that detects a leaking or rising water hazard as little as l/16" deep and sounds a loud horn is new from the Water Guard Co., Inc. Set where a potential water hazard exists, such as near hot water tanks, sinks, or in storage rooms, laundry rooms, and boats, it reportedly never needs adjustment, has corrosion-resistant contacts, and automatically resets when removed from water.
RESPONSE TIME. . .
Powered by a 9V transistor battery, the alarm continues to sound even when floating, yet can't be set offaccidentally in high humidity. Sealed in a3" x3" x I l/2' polypropylene case, the 6 oz. unit can be equipped with an optional 25' remote sensor for hard to reach areas. It is priced at $9.95 including battery; remote sensor is $2.95.
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Ghisel Saw Chain
The Homelite Division of Textron Inc., now has a chisel saw chain designed for professional wood-cutting applications with extra sharp corners that slice through cross grain, eliminating double cutting and drag.
With a thin layer of extra hard industrial chromium to maintain a sharp edge and a high tolerance to sharpening, it is equipped with a specially formed top plate that eliminates breakage, providing added strength, and relieved cutters and tie straps to eliminate burr formation.
Said to be designed for tenance with a round file, with 3/e" pitch in 16" 24" loops and in 25 and lengths.
easy marnit is offered , 20" and 100 ft. reel
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Plywood Siding and related items
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Drywall Tools
Malco Products has channel shears and punch lok riveters for drYwall installation.
Featuring an all steel and bolt construction, the shear, lightweight and portable, can cut six basic channel 3izes. The blade of high grade molY steel is reportedly engineered to assure perfect cuts, and can be resharpened.
The riveter, in conjunction with the channel shear. can fasten studs to runners by punching holes in the pieces to be joined, and folding a iectansular tab over inside of the channel, fdrming a lock. It fits inside the smallest stud and runner.
Accessories for drywall apPlication include a pouch, T square, a hammer with a mill checkered face that dimples board without breaking paper, and a utility knife.
Energy Management
Martcon Inc. has engineered for home improvement stores an energy management system, microprocessor contolled.
Called a Power Management Master, each system is designed to oroduce energv savings for facilities '*ith po*"t -bitts exceeding $2,500 per month.
- The system offers a broad range of control capability, including demand control, scheduling, dutY cYcling, optimized start, temperature control, and night setuP/setback. According to the comPanY, each sYstem requires 9O-days to install. Pay back on investment is calculated at 18 months. Cost for the stand-alone unit is approximately $26,000 installed.
Look Up
Two new residential ceiling displays have been introduced by Celotex Building Products Division for use in home centers and other retail outlets.
A ceiling grid display, which can be suspended above the ceiling product area, has maximum visual impact. The same graphics have been incorporated into a table-top carousel display which can be used alone or in conjunction with the grid display.
Plastic Corner Guard
Tri-Guards, Inc. is producing a protector for the corners of walls.
Molded from Lexan, the guards are available in colors to blend with any decor.
Kill Those Bugs
A point-of-purchase disPlaY for Charmglow electric insect control devices is available for dealers.
The multi-colored disPlaY highlights the key selling points. Three residential bug killers can be used as part of a unit to catch the eYe of buvers. included in the unit are a fourcolor header card, small Post section and support feet. The disPlaY is desisned to be used with dealer stock iiems, three units. two wall hanging brackets and one section of the pole mount kit.
The All-New Stair System You Can Adjust to Any Angle.
Pre-Assembled as a Single Unit for Simple, Fast, Easy Installation.
Ideal for "Dolt-Yourself" or Professional Application. Choose from Rail Lengths 2 ft. to 8 ft., in 29" and 35" heights. Precision-Manufactured from Natural, Enduring Western Hemlock, Sanded Smooth, Ready to Accept your Choice of Finish.
Specialty Shingle
Rustic shake shingles, developed by The Celotex Corporation for a seven-state area west of the Rocky Mountains, have roughcut tabs and earthtone colors.
A U.L. Class A shingle, it is designed as an altemative to wood shakes when hreresistance is required by local ordinance. With a limited 25-year warranty, it is recommended for installation on decks with a minimum 4" slope. Each shingle has a self-sealing thermoplastic strip that softens in the sun for strengthened bonding.
Heat Savings Guarantee
Rusth Industries, manufacturer of Stratotherm and Strato jet heat recovery destratifiers, has developed a computer program which calculates annual heat savings resulting from reduction of stratification (warm ceiling, cold floor).
Program input collects information on building walls, ceilings, window and door areas, type of construction, amount of insulation, local climate, and other variables influencing heating costs. Data is then processed by a programmable calculator.
Results show a calculated percentage of reduction in heating costs by installation of the heat recovery products. Figures are also provided showing BTUs and dollars saved.
The guarantee of performance based on user compliance with installation and operations procedures assures a full refund on any products purchased if heat savings are less than cost of equipment.
Long Length Nail
Dickson Weatherproof Nail Co. is offering new longer length washered roofing nails for construction thicker insulation in chicken, post barn, and industrial buildings.
The 3-%", 4", and 4-% " nails fasten .cslgsgggllg "
Log Hauler
T:heE-Z Logger, ahand truck desigrred to handle a full day's supply of logs, is being introduced by Woodbine Corp. Easy-roll wide wheels with selflubricating bearings give it mobility to move trash and garbage cans, potted plant, peat bags, cement bags and other loads. Weighing l5 lbs., it can carry a 150 lb. load. It is constructed of rugged 13/16' 14 gauge steel with a suggested retail price of $39.95.
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thicker insulation along with the steel,/aluminum roofing. Nails feature new 16 TPI (threads per inch) lock ring shank with deeper grooves, sharper cutting threads, and wider holding surfaces.
Drawn from 9 gauge steel wire, they are available hot galvanized and painted.
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Double-Burn StoYe
Four new woodstove models, incorporating cleaner, more efficient means of combustion, are from Solar Key, Inc.
With a diamond-shaped firebox, thermostatically-controlled damper and a "double-burn" combustion chamber lie at the heart of these new stoves, they burn either firewood or coal. Separate versions are available for house or mobile home installation.
The flrebox, narrow at the top and bottom, wide in the middle, reportedly draws preheated secondary air into the rising plume of unburned gas given off as a usual by-product of wood combustion. With gas compressed in the narrow top of the fuebox, a hot metal baffle ignites this mixture for a second burst of energy which is radiated as bonus heat.
The dual-burn system is said to make more efficient use of fuel, and result in lower fuel costs.
Airtight seals around the loading door, removable ash ptrl, and a tempered glass window are additional features. Incoming air passes through the thermostatically-controlled damper to maintain peak burning efficiency.
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Extraordinary Shovel
A stronger, more durable, easier to use shovel proven by forest workers who plant millions of trees a year is from
International Reforestation Suppliers. Reinforced in the blade, fitted with bigger, padded foot surfaces, and with reinforced or metal handles, it is designed for the person not satisfied with ordinary shovels.
lnsulating Plaster
An insulating plaster that reportedly has cut energy costs up to 6O9o is being introduced by Thoro System Products.
New to the United States, it also is said to be water resistant and nonflammable. The product is actually a system, consisting of a base coat, which can be applied to questionable surfaces, a second coat and a mineral-based finish or decorative coat.
Developed 13 years ago by a West German plastics firm, it has been in use throughout Central Europe since then for application to the outside walls of both new homes and buildings and those undergoing renovation.
Application is by spray pump or trowel. Features include lightweight, quick drying, and free-forming capabilities.
Modular Pet Door
Pet-eze has a new energy conserving modular pet door that helps reduce heating and air-conditioning bills and allows custom design.
Available with numerous options, the doors feature self-sealing all weather flap for insect and weather protection, heavy gauge aluminum security cover with spring-loaded lock, heavy duty anodized aluminum frame with silver or dark brown finish, adjustable inner frame with silver or dark brown finish, decorator color flaps, and clean line design.
Shower in the Round
A circular fiberglass shower kit designed for an extra shower in a cabin, basement, mud-room, attic or out-of- doors is from Swan Corp.
The shape permits positioning the opening to best suit the room in which it's placed.
Packaged in two cartons, it includes a one-piece searnless wall and shower floor, both made of press-molded fiberglass, plus hot and cold valves, showerhead, soapdish, drain and shower curtain.
Tools needed for assembly are a drill and a screw driver. Available in three colors.
Heatlng Oil Additlve
A new fuel-saving heating oil additive, Red Devil Soot Remover, is from Meeco Manufacturing, Inc.
Designed to remove soot and reduce sludge buildup when added to the fuel of oil burning stoves, heaters and furnaces thus increasing heating system efficiency, it reportedly saves fuel by keeping the tank and lines free of sludge, emulsifying water formed by condensation, and preventing corrosion.
The product is available in brightly colored pint, quart and gallon cans.
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Replacement Door
An advanced method for rePlacing old doors with a durable steel door system that installs easily for do-ityourselfers is from the Door Division of the Ceco Corp.
Offering protection for the home, family, and possessions, the system can't be forced, won't swell and stick in summer, and can be closed easily. Without warping, peeling, splitting, twisting or cracking, the fully galvanized, rugged steel construction reportedly prevents rusting and insures lasting beauty and performance.
In addition, the system is warranted for a full two years from date of
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To fit most residential oPenings, doors are available in widths from2' 6' to 7'. They come with a steel adapter frame that fits into a range of openings from293/c'to 42V2'wide, and from 78 to E4% 'high.
The doors are available in embossed and raised trim styles to complement colonial, provincial, traditional or contemporary decor.
CYPRESS paneling is hightighted in the Champion spring promotion. A new addition to the Concepts line of woodgrain reproductions on lauan plywood, wood with natural grain markings is produced in four colors ranging in tone from brown to off-white. Genuine pine panels, special promotional offers on a wide line ol commodity and specialty products, and programs to aid dealer sales to both builders and consumers, are included in the package.
Residential Ceiling Line
Celotex Building Products Division offers a wide range of mineral and fiberboard ceiling products for residential construction.
The line includes plastigard finishes for easy maintenance, acoustical properties for sound control and reveal edges for the three-dimensional look.
For lay-in application, they are produced in 2' x 2' and 2' x 4' panel sizes. AIso available are fiberboard 12" x 12,, ceiling tiles and 2' x 4' lay in parts in decorative patterns.
lnnovative Door Hardware
A new product from John Sterling Corp.,sliding hinge hardware is for both new installations and conversion of existing by-pass or bi-fold closet doors.
Reportedly easy to install with drill and screw driver, the hardware is said to be smooth-operating and jumpproof. Minors or shoe racks may be mounted on the back side of the door.
Quick Rescue Strike Plate is a second new product from Sterling. ff a child or disabled adult is locked in the bathroom or bedroom, it enables entrance without special keys or tools.
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Air-Driven Humidifier
Autoflo has a new merchandising program for its Model 450, air-driven d-i-y home humidifier.
Merchandising aids include selfsell packaging, counter-top promotional cards, and literature.
The Autoflo Model450 humidifier. with its non-electric drive, ease of installation, and eight gal. per day output, can be used as a replacement for plate-type humidifiers in mid-size homes.
Rigid lnternesting Rack
Patented post and brace construction provides storage for materials exerting side pressures on the Curl Tip rack from Jarke Corp.
Suggested applications include cylindrical forms, textile rolls, bagged granules and bulk soft goods.
All-welded design eliminates dismantling of rack parts for empty storage, yet because of its internesting geometry, a dozen empty racks telescope vertically to the same space occupied by three racks normally stacked.
Mini-Pak Siding Accessories
Celotex Building Products Division has begun packaging siding accessories in "minipaks" which enable dealers to reduce the inventories they carry.
Developed in response to the needs of building products dealers concerned about inventory control, the sealed packs also reduce the risk of damage and theft.
Finishing trim, inside and outside corner posts are available in siding colors.
