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Heart of the system is the panel machine which forrns the unit panels. One panel machine, operated by a small crew, can produce sufficient panels to build three 1,000 sq. ft. homes in one eight hour shift, claims VersatalrM. The machines can be operated at the job site on 220 volt current.

WBITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

Inexpensive window trims. introduced by Overhead Door Corp., give standard, multipanel residential garage doors a custom look complemen- tary to colonial, provincial and Mediterranean home styles.

The 15 design trimsStockbridge and Monaco are shown in photo - comprise the Innovator Series.

wedge-shaped construction of the rear wall. There are eight difrerent sizes, all with reinforced bbttoms to prevent flex.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

A packaging innovation for epoxy putty that allows the user to cut off pieces of any size has been announced by the Biggs Co.

Foil packaging of the resin and hardener allows ease in handling and "the cut-what-you-need" concept elim- seven colors in front row position. The ertended rack accommodates 28 upright cartons, each containing four-foot sections for possible prepackaged sales.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

The VersatalrM wall-roof-and-floor system is based on panel modules. Panel units are formed by joining two sheets of plywood or similar material with steel splines. The panels

The design elements, moulded of a tough plastic composition that can be painted with regular exterior house paint, are inserted in front of the glass windows when the door is glazed.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca.91101.

A fiberglass shower floor, manufactured by Delb and Associates, has the advantage of very light weight, ap- proximately 25 lbs. The tensile strength is equal to 2" of cement.

They can be put into any existing shower of standard size with a center drain.

Delb and Associates also manufacture a knock-down shower stall with inates complicated weighing and measuring prior to use.

Epoxy putty hardens like steel and adheres to materials such as metal and wood. It can be machined, sanded, drilled and painted.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Window-clear vinyl, a plastic glazing material that is guaranteed not to yellow or darken, has met the American National Standards Institute safety standards for transparent windows in buildings as well as those for glazing in certain motor vehicles, says Vistron Corp.

Sold in sheets measuring 3' x 6', single strength is priced at about 801 per sq. ft. and double strength is about $1 per sq. ft.

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Jlarlite l'aneling hus ertltled a nelr. lratte L nAntiglra -to its line of 4' r 8' decolator plnels. This %" thicl< panel has a satin-finish.

Lalge u'al1 at'eas clrn be cover etl tluiclilv u'ith these fout'-1oot panels o1' prelirrisiretl haldboard.'l'his plasticfinishld hlrrlbozrrd can bc usetl in the tub-shon'r'r':rle:r, WIiI'l'li:'fhe Melt'h:rnt 11:rgazine, 57ll So. Lulte , l)asaclena, (ia. 91 101.

Profcssional quality digging tools are being marl<etetl by Thc Ridge Tool Co.

'l'he line int:ludes both lound anrl s<1uai'e lroint shovels, each ll'ith long hanilles, a drain spade, a i)ick maltocli, a stantlard cutter mattocl<, and :r clay pit:li.

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Lil'l)oll 250 (pictured), from Schaefer IIfg. Co., adjusts flom 1" tr: 212". It is userl to calry solitl corc doors, ser.elal shccls of plywood or tlryrvall, counter tops, etc.

Model 450 adjusts from zYz" to 41/2" to handle office paltitions, de- t:rpcred golden "'l'yn91"' nylon filamcnts on beaveptail hanrlies, come in four rvitlths (4,3,2, and 17:"), each p:rcliagt'd in a clear, r'erisable plastic sIecvc.

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The nervest in pancling lronr Georgia-I'acific Corp., is Gold Rush, :r rustic hardrvood paneling w i t h lough - s:L*'n texturing, open knots and splits anrl the rveatheled look o{ thc frontier.

Availablt: in Lwo shades, Gold Rush has a birch fact: veneer protected b)' .r polyurethane finish to provide a durable and c:rsv to maintain surface.

r.rrc.iuntable \vall s\-stenrs, or even tr.vo solid core dools :rt one time.

Youi' men tip thc nr:rterial into Lil' Doll's c:rrpeted cratllc tnd s'a1k it arr':rr. Its lorv centr.r uf gravitl permils the nratelizrl to be uorl<erl upon or lef't un:rttended.

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-\ line ol paint brushes anti lollers has beerr irrtroduccd b)' the Du Pont Co.

Initial nrininrunt i'etail orders r.rf the line rvill incltrile flee dispenser lacks arlaptal-ile to pegboartl, shelf, entl cap ()r flool rlisplal techniques.

'l'he blushcs, rn:rrle of 100 percent

It retails for as little as 815 for a 12'x 8' wall.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Silicone rubber bathtub caulk in five decorator colors is available from Dow Corning Corp.

The pastel shades of pink, green, yellow, blue and beige caulks plus conventional white will be marketed in a compact counter display.

Additions to Masonite Corp.'s exterior siding lines, color modifications, and broadening of distribution for two of the X-90 sidings have been announced.

Stuccato (pictured) features a surface simulating stucco wlth a skiptrowel effest. It will be ofered in 4'x8' and 4'x9' panels in 7/16" X-90 hardboard stock.

The architectural effect of the 4'x9' Woodsman panels is 8" wide individual rough cedar boards separated by Y+" wide grooves.

The display unit features colored tile chips and complimenting caulk samples on the front panel for consumers to see the actual colors and feel the rubbery texture of the producf,.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

"Lifetime" carbide tipped circular saw blades, from Hardware & Indus- trial Tool Sales Co., ate a Ya" of tuitgsten carbide silver soldered to a steel blank and ground with diamond wheels on all four cutting edges to a honed edge.

The company has a complete line of carbide circular saw blades rang- ing from 4Y2" diameter to 22" ptecision quality industrial saw.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

A two-lamp workbench lighting fixture is available from The Celotex Corp. Hanger yokes and chains are included for easy installation of the 4' long unit. The fixture is wired and comes with a plug-in cord.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 573 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

Joslyn Manufacturing and Supply Co. reports that replacement of wood block flooring has been greatly aided by the use of a semi-liquid floor bond which can be applied and leveled with a squeegee.

The Kre-x semi-liquid cold processed material replaces the old method of hot tar for flooring pitch.

WRITE: The Merchant Magazine, 5?3 So. Lake, Pasadena, Ca. 91101.

AN AIL-STEEI-, MUITIPIEX WALL UNIT, from Bruce, displays up to 40 floorings or wall plank selections. Detachable wings can be moved about on wall frame to emphasize styles. Wood selections can be easily changed simply by removing cap at top of wing. The number of wings can be varied from 10 to 20 simply by positioning stops on the bottom bar. WRITE: The Merchant Magazine,573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif.91101.

At{ AUT0MATIC GARAGE D00R 0PENER merchandising program is available from Liftmaster. The kit includes advertising drop-ins, headers and illustrations featuring automatic garage door openers in action. Builders can clip this material and incorporate ,it in their own advertising. WRIIE: The Merchant Magazine,573 So. Lake Ave., Pasadena, Calif.91101.

Introducing BEL-AIR's new line of custom designed pine cafe doors ffi** HIf.Irl

Stocked in Mahogany and Douglas Fir. With I I/8" raised panels.

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Lumber that's been treated at the mill with Chapman Permatox is bright and clean. Permatox prevents stain and mold on air dried or kiln dried lumber, gives you a better-looking product that sells better and helps protect lumber's markets. Permatox treatment is offered by hundreds of the better mills. Specify it.

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Freight Roles

Now available to lumber manufaeturers, shippers and buyers is the Western Wood Products Assn. revised, $5 Freight Bate Circular No. 9l*0, reflecting the February 5 rail rate hike. It provides reference for estimating lumber rates from representative points in the West to Intermountain and Trans-eontinental territories,

A free broehure details Duo-Fas@ wall framing system. Operational details of the pneumatic nailing unit,

retractable stud holder, plate stop and nail deflector, wall height adjuster, and warped plate compensator are presented.

A brochure listing liquid and semiliquid sealers, roofing and waterproofing products is available from United States Gypsum Co. Product contents, uses, benefits and application are included.

Building material dealers can increase plywood sales with an advertising and sales promotion campaign being launched by the American

Plywood Assn. ./oin the Plywood. Saaings PInn Where You Work is the theme, aimed at showing how plywood saves time and money.

Stop Froud

Proof of identity for check cashing, credit card use and other reasons has a new aid in t}:.e Drhtere License Guide. It shows every state's drivers license in color with all special codes, validations and identifying mar-ks.

Somple Noils

Philstone Nail Corp. has introduced a sample card for their line of interior panel nails. The skin-packed card, measuring about 6" x 9" contains samples of colors available, plus specifications and packaging information.

Wind-Whipped

A flyer showing Coach House, an interior paneling with the windwhipped look of weathered barn wood, is available from Masonite Corp. The maih illustrations emphasize the panel's authentic post and beam effect.

Fire Resistonce

A broehure that describes the fire resistance of ABS engineered plastic drainage systems in multi-story buildings has been published by the ABS Institutn. The Inetallation of ABS Drainage Systems in Firerated Construction details the performance of ABS under fire conditions.

AFPC Activities

A brochure describing American Forest Products's building materials div. is available. It describes the scope of activities within the division.

Hondy Plons

An assortment of new-style hand plans from the American Plywood Assn. offers easy-to-build projects for the weekend carpenter. They now come in bright colors, with ar'l and photographs and ofrer updated information on how-to work and finis'' plywood.

New specifieations, systems and product information are contained in the revised plywood reference manuals from the American Plywood Assn. Designed for salesmen, distributors and dealers, the four manuals provide sales literature for industrial, construction and over-the-counter markets.

A booklet describing Potlatch Forests's laminated wood products is available. The free booklet describes Electro-Lam@ and Soldier beams@, as well as many uses of Lock-Deck@ laminated decking.

Structural Glued, Laminated Timber, a brochure containing product design information, has been published by the American Institute of Timber Construction. It contains information about quality control, illustrations of design concepts, design information, allowable unit stress and section properties.

Plastic Piping Systems announces its 1972 edition of The Plastic Prping SEstems Encgclopedia. The catalog contains design, engineering a n d pricing data on over 12,000 industrial plastic products.

Fundamental Factors Af f ecting Lumber has been produced by the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. It eramines the fundamental economic factors that bear on supply and demand and ultimately on prices for lumber, with emphasis on Pacific Northwest softwoods.

Pre-finished doors are featured in a catalog from Simpson Timber Co. Specifications and construction data on both solid- and hollow-core doors are included. Louver bifolds, medium .density, and finished doors are also covered.

A Forest Service booklet, Hardu;ood? Carpet? or Tile?, claims that hardwood flooring has the lowest annual maintenance cost and lowest long-term cost when compared with composition tile and carpeting in living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms.

A revised directory, listing more than 1,500 local code jurisdictions in 46 states and Canada in which ABS engineered plastic drain-waste-vent systems are approved, has been issued by the ABS Institute.

Cost cutting information is offered in the PlEu;ood f or Concrete Forming manual. Six illustrations in a special case history section illustrate new developments in concrete forming,

Seventy-three ideas for building extra appeal into apartments and high-density housing are included in a booklet from the American PIywood Assn.

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New Producls ond New Literoture, write The Merchonl Mogozine, 573 So. Loke Ave., Posodeno, Colif. 9l l0l. Pleose mention issue doie ond poge number so we con process your request foster! Thonks.

A brochure showing the full line of Weslock products contains a variety of photos showing how locks can be used to compliment and augment any decorative motif. It also highlights the use of decorative trim and contains suggestions on effective techniques for displaying locks.

The University of Oregon has published the proceedings of the Sth annual forest industries marketing conference. Topics like economic outlook, government subsidies, market information systems, sales, competition and retailing are highlighted.

How To Buy A Lock is the title of a new brochure from Schlage Lock Co. It explains how to replace a broken or worn out lock on a new or old home. Everything from kinds of locks to a checklist for lock replacement is included.