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Call or visit our website at www.elde rfore st.c om for more information andl or to receive free samples of this new cypress product! "End-Matched Sketch Pattern"

..MATCH / MAKER" ADVANTAGES: a a Packaged in clean,heavy duty cardblard'flip tlp" boxes, protecting pr1duct fr\m dust, dirt, moisture and transit damaae.

' Easier to install than longer pieces of lumber. a Requires less storage space than R/L lumber. a Time proven popular pafterns at hlme anywhere. a Finishes better than redwood or cedar and nore stable than southern pine.

' Priced fat below competitive solid wood flooring, paneling, ceiling and wainscot.

So finety machined to pattern, these prlducts require absolutely no sanding.

For lumber merchants, it is important to let your customers knorv about redrvood's no-maintenance option. It is equally important to be able to tell your customers rvhat to expect if they choose this for their project. As redrvood rveathers, several natural color changes take place. These changes may occur over a period of years and they rvill vary from one climate to another.

In a damp or humid climate, redrvood used outdoors rvill go through two stages, the first being a darkening of the rvood. As time goes on, this darkening may be rinsed arvay by rain and the redrvood rvill rveather-bleach to a soft driftrvood gray hue. A redlvood structure sheltered from rinsing rains may remain dark throughout its lifetime. Therefore, the structure plays an important part in the decision to leave the rvood unfinished. In drier climates, unfi:rished redrvood may not darken. Instead, the rvood rvill gradually turn a silvery tan, becoming lighter in color as natural rveathering continues.

Another important point to mention to customers is that any of these natural color changes are reversible. If a customer wants to change from a naturally rveathered look to something different, it is easily accomplished. California Redrvood Association provides a data sheet, Color Restoration of Redwood Siding and Decks, that provides easy-to-follorv instructions for this process.

The California Redrvood Association is a great source for any information on redrvood lumber products, including finishes, grades and uses. Technical and other redrvood literature can be dorvnloaded from CRA s Web site at rvrvrv.calredrvood.org.

Co-op Helps Dealers Multiply

Do It Best Corp. recently introduced a new incentive program called Retailstart to help its members open new locations.

Retailstag provides members with assistance and incentives to grow their businesses by opening new ground-up stores or buying and converting existing stores.

"Our corporate goal is helping members grow," said Dave Heine, v.p. of retail development. "We are firmly committed to providing our retailers with the tools they need to seek out new business opportunities and to take advantage of those that are wise investments. That's the goal of Retailstart-helping our members become even more successful."

The program is designed to help members considering adding locations throughout the entire process. Among its assistance are a comprehensive market and site analysis and demographic research, project financing, inventory incentives, project management, professional merchandising allowances, and support for the grand opening.

Qualifying members each will be assigned a project manager, who will help devise a business plan to ensure the new location is a wise investment.

Dakota Treater Nears Reopening

Wheeler Lumber, Whitewood, S.D., secured a $500,000 loan from Lawrence County to help reopen the fire-damaged wood treating plant as a state-of-the-art facility.

The facility will have a single treating cylinder with three chemical tanks and high speed pumps and motors. Destroyed by fire last March, the operation is expected to reopen this month.

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Self-countersinking nibs under screw head insures flush installation

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NEW: We are now distributing a full line of Cast Composite Architectural Columns from MillCast. MillCast combines the finest classical designs with technologically advanced elegance.

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Redwood - boards, dimension, patterns, bevels, fingerjoint, decking, VG sign blanks, lattice, spa skirting & timbers

Western Red Cedar - boards, dimension, patterns, decking, bevels, fingerjoint, VG sign blanks, Cedar Valley Shingle systems & timbers

Douglas Fir - boards, dimension, patterns & timbers

Cypress - boards, dimension, patterns & timbers

Diamond Decking - decking, dimension & handrail

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Douglas Fir. Western Red Cedar . Redwood . Large sizes & Long lengths . Rougih or S4S Kiln Dried Fir available by speclal order! . Custom-cut support brackets, corbels & raftertails 2425 Burbank St., Dallas, T\. 7 5235

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Pre-Primin$ available on most of our products

Delivery Anywhere wlth concentration on the Southeastern U.S.

Chris Brooks and Janet Neidhardt were promoted to lumber traders at Roberts and Dybdahl, Mitchell, Il., covering the eastern Missouri area. Kristy Northway is new to inside sales.

Mark Schultz, ex-East Coast Lumber, has joined Triad Wholesale, Greensboro, N.C.

Ed Zoller has resigned as v.p.-hardware products at Do It Best Corp., Fort Wayne, In.

James Rane has joined the southern pine buying group at Great Southern Wood Preserving, Abbeville, Al.

Zachary Collins and David Stromp have joined 84 Lumber, Charleston, S.C., as mgr. trainees. Other new mgr. trainees include Jeff Huggler, Clinton, Pa.; Geoff Rupe, New Castle, De., and Tim Clark, Circleville, Oh.

Gerald A. Shirk has been named v.p.internal audit at Georgia-Pacific Co.p., Atlanta, Ga.

Joe DeAngelo, ex-Stanley Tools, has joined Home Depot, Atlanta, Ga., as senior v.p.-pro business and tool rental. Tony Kennedy is store mgr. of the new Home Depot in Uniontown, Pa.

Carolyn Moynan. execulive assistant. Southern Forest Products Association. Kenner. La.. has retired after 27 years with the group.

Mark Henry has been named branch mgr. of Amerhart, Sun Prairie, Wi. Gregory M. Bridgeford is the new executive v.p. of business development for Lowe's Cos.. Moorseville. N.C. O. Temple Sloan, Jr., General Parts. has been elected to Lowe's board, succeeding Kenneth D. Lewis, who recently resigned as a director.

Jim Dunkelberger is store mgr. of the new Lowe's in Carlisle, Pa. Misty Holland is store mgr. of the new location in Gun Barrel City, Tx., joined by asst. mgrs. Randy Wood, sales; Mike Pilcher, lumber, plumbing & electrical, Brian Gentry, hardware, tools, paint & appliances; Kris Wardlow, lawn & garden; Kellie Kifer, administrative, and Bonita Reed, human resources.

Dilpreet Bajwa has been hired as director for research & development for Epoch Composite Products. Inc.. Lamar. Mo.

Colleen Rocha Levine is the new mgr. of legislative affairs for the National Lumber & Building Materials Association. T.J. Cantwell is now mgr. of regulatory affairs, and Nikki Mayers coordinator of member services.

Douglas A. Pertz, IMC Global, has been elected to the board of Bowater Inc., Greenville, S.C.

Richard Marascia has been named national sales mgr. for DrillAmerica, Miami, Fl.

John Lundgren, ex-Georgia-Pacific, has been named c.e.o. of Stanley Works, New Britain, Ct., replacing John Trani, who retired at the end of 2003. Donald Mclnlay, exGibson-Homans Co.. was named president of the tools group of Stanley Tools.

George J. Harad, chairman and c.e.o., Boise Cascade, Boise, Id., has been elected chairman of the board of the American Forest & Paper Association. Mark A. Suwyn, chairman and c.e.o., Louisiana-Pacific, Portland, Or., was named lst vice chairman; Aubra H. Anthony, Jr., president and c.e.o., Anthony Forest Products, El Dorado, Ar., is 2nd vice chairman. and Arnold M. Nemirow, chairman, president and c.e.o., Bowater Corp., Greenville, S.C., is immediate past chairman.

Thomas Stilp has joined the PneuFast Co., Evanston, Il., as chief financial officer.

John Schramm, ex-Boise, has been named director of industrial sales at Patrick Industries, Elkhart, In.

Scott Downing has joined Arch Chemicals, Smyrna, Ga., as senior brand mgr. for HTH Water Products.

Joan Bostic, v.p. of sales and marketing, and David Delle Monache, chief financial officer, have been appointed co-leaders of KWC Faucets. Atlanta. Ga. Tim Mullally resigned as president and general mgr., but will provide consulting for KWC.

Perry Romano has been promoted to president of Varon Lighting, Inc., Elmhurst. Il.

Joe Buchholz has been promoted for regional mgr. at Fabcon, Savage, Mn. Richard Wesen is now senior v.p. of operations, and Tom Kuckhahn is v.p. of engineering.

Jack Carson was recently presented the Vernon E. Potter Award of Excellence by DW Distribution, DeSoto, Tx. Jerry Morrow took lst place at the 2003 Top Sales Program Awards, Brian Oliphint 2nd, and Walt Stricklin 3rd. Ward Payne was honored for highest sales achievement in 2003.

Michael Herbolich was appointed national sales mgr. for Keson Industries, Inc., Aurora, Il.

Laurie Havas. human resources field support, McCoy's Building Supply Centers, San Marcos, Tx., recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources.

Gary Borchardt, Shaw Stewart Lumber Co., St. Paul, Mn., was elected president of Builders Exchange of St. Paul.

Bob Peabody, Lumber Mart, Grand Forks, N.D., was recently honored by the local Chamber of Commerce for his years of contributions to the community.

Joe Hardy, owner, 84 Lumber Co., Eighty-Four, Pa., made a $100,000a-year gift to West Virginia University to fund scholarships for Fayette County, Pa., students.

Jack Batchelor. senior inside account mgr., Georgia-Pacific, Kansas City, Mo., is celebrating his 40th anniversary with the company.

Maxie Mumm Delay has joined the shipping dept. at Mungus-Fungus Forest Products, Climax, Nv., according to co-owners Hugh Mungus and Freddy Fungus.