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Rails In A Jiffy

A composite millwork

\SG styled deci< rail system that .\ ..) reportedly installs in less \\\ . than half the time of com\\\\ peting brands is new from

Correct Building Products.

RapidRail mounts to the surface of the deck for flexible installation. It comes in four colors: cedar, coastal gray, Acadia and mahogany.

- Please contact (207) 284-5600 or go online at www.correctdeck.com

The Arch De Triumph

Easy Arch has added compound radius arches to its line of pre-formed metal arches.

The CR-Series is said to feature low rise capabilities. The arches are non-structural and non-load bearing and require no additional permits or engineering.

- Please contact (800) 854-2461 or go online at www.easy-arch.com

Mark Your Lumber Stacks

A high-speed, continuous ink-jet marking printer with Windows-style interface is new from Matthews International.

panels is new from Interior Products. EconoKore is a 2-ply product for use in radius projects and is installed using traditional fabricating tools.

- Please contact (800) 637-3539 o r vi sit www. inte rio rp roducts. com

Here Come The Fasteners

PrimeSource Building Products has launched a new line of exterior commercial and residential construction fasteners.

AdvanTech Building System features moisture resistant I-joists, machine stress rated lumber flanges, and fastening grid installation guide on all23/32" flooring.

- Please contact (800) 933-9220 or go online at www.huberwood.com

Sliding Door Integrity Counts

Integrity Windows & Doors now has a sliding French door made of pultruted fiberglass that is said to outlast vinyl and roll-form aluminum.

Sliding French Door features a wood interior, dual-point lock and pre-assembled frames and panels.

- Please contact (800) 328-0268 or v is it www. inte grityw indow s. com

Your Old Ford ls In Here!

Universal Forest Products is now distributing a line of multi-purpose posts and landscape ties made from recycled automobiles.

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Linx 6800 features a print head with a solenoid valve and a stainless cabinet that insulates the machine from dusty and moist environments.

- Please contact (412) 665-2500 or vis it www.matthew smarkin p. com

Substrate Super Product

A bendable substrate said to be a economical substitute for bendins

PrimeGuard Plus reportedly resists corrosion and prevents discoloration and staining. The nails and screws are available in a BTM coating.

- Please contact (972) 417-3701 o r v is it www.prime source bp. com

Wood Building System

Huber Engineered Wood now offers AdvanTech Flooring in a complete building system that includes flooring, sheathing, rim board and Ijoists.

posite plastic that contains 100Vo recycled automobile filler. They reportedly will last for 75- I 00 years.

- Please contact (800) 598-9663 or go online at www.ufpi.com

Exterior Hardness

Beautiful Home Supply now has three kinds of exterior hardwood flooring available with Deckmaster and Eb-TY concealed fasteners.

Skylight Color Schemes

Wasco Products has introduced 10 new architectural colors to its line of skylights.

The new colors are said to provide a seamless transition between roofing and framing materials.

- Please contact (800) 388-1181 o r visit www.was c op roduct s. com

Tile ln The Grand Tradition

Polished imitation marble tiles for wall and floor combinations are new fro m Americ an Mar azzi T ile.

Ip6, cambara and massaranduba flooring come with a 25-year manufacturers warranty and are available for stocking and non-stocking dealers in truckload, units orjob lot.

- Please contact (540) 710-7144 or go online at www.2cbh.com

Caulk About Building

Revolving frame caulking guns with a spout cutter and seal puncture tool are available in two capacities from Newborn Brothers Co.

Opalie tiles resemble slabs of marble cut from quarries. They are available in l0"xl3" and 13"x24" sizes.

- Please contact (972) 226'01 I0 or go online at www.marazzitile.com

Hardwood Flooring Finish

A water-based hardwood flooring finish for use in high-traffic areas is new from Precision Technologies. Neptune is a two-component finish that is said to dry within two hours, is nonflammable and is VOC compliant.

- Please contact (877) 363-0088 o r vis it www.p rete chfini she s. com

Models 250 and 255 offer l8:l thrust ratios for thicker caulks and sealants in cold weather. The revolving barrel reportedly allows for a continuous bead of caulk around corners.

- Please contact (800) 638-3983 o r v i s it ww w. new b o rnc aulk g.uns. c om

Pittsburgh Glass Style

Pittsburgh Corning Corp. has introduced new shapes to its line of pattern glass blocks.

lceScapes now come in seven square, triangular, hexagonal, and curving block shapes and sizes.

- Please contact (724) 327-6100 o r vi sit www. pittsbu rghco rn in g.c om

Bond With Wood

A low VOC subfloor and deck adhesive from OSI Sealants that reportedly forms a strong bond to wood, metal and concrete.

PL 400 Low VOC is said to allow for easy extrusion even in temperatures below 40". lt is packaged in lO.2 and 28oz. cartridges.

- Please contact (888) 445-0208 or go online at www.stickwithpl.com

Cedar Panels For One

Shakertown has introduced a western red cedar panel that features concealed nailing and overlocking end joints.

Craftsman 1-Course Cedar Panel reportedly requires only one installer and goes up six-times faster than individual shingles. The company claims only 5Vo of the material is wasted during installation.

- Please contact (800) 426-8970 or go online at www.shakertown.com

Get Things Unstuck

A specialty lubricant for seized, bound or frozen equiPment that reportedly outperforms competitors in penetration, speed and corrosion resistance, is new from CRC Industries.

Screwloose Super Penetrant is designed for use on nuts, bolts, screws and sliding mechanisms. The product contains no ozone depleting chemicals.

- Please contact (800) 272-4620 or visit www. c rc indu s t r ie s. c om on ony New Produ(t is ovoiloble by contocting the mo nufocturer directly.

GP's Summer Heat Shield

Georgia-Pacific has introduced a radiant barrier roof sheathing that reportedly helps attic mounted air conditioning and duct systems work more efficiently.

GP Radiant Barrier Roof Sheathing is made of plywood and aluminum foil and is said to reflect up to 97Vo of the sun's radiant heat.

- Please contact (404) 652-3709 or go online dt www.gp.com

Fish & Painted Chips

A 18"x24" sheet painted with actual C2 paint that reportedly replaces the need to paint test patches on the wall is new from the Coatings Alliance.

Ultimate Paint Chip is seven times the standard size of 2-3/4x 4"

- Please contact (888) 989-4888 or v i s it www. the c o at in g s allianc e. c om

It's Got A Good Wrap

A woven housewrap with water drainage channels move bulk water down to the base of the exterior wall is new from Pactiv Corp.

GreenGuard RainDrop has vertical drainage cords every few centimeters along the face of the housewrap.

- Please contacr (800) 241-4402 or go online at www.pactiv.com

Plan Your Retail Profits

C.H. Hanson Co. has introduced full retail plan-o-grams complete with racking, pegging, and products.

The plan-o-grams, which include gondolas and sidekick displays, are shipped complete and ready to assemble.

Hanson also offers wall, countertop, aisle and end cap systems for distributors.

- Please contact (800) 827-3398 or go online at www.chhanson.com

Tornado Protection In House

A residential storm shelter that reportedly offers protection from tornadoes is new from Dupont.

StormRoom is built with Kevlar sheathing built inside reinforced wall panels to stop and deflect wind-borne debris.

- Please contact (804) 383-3845 or go online at www.dupont.com

Paint Over That Rust

A paint that can be applied directly over firm rusty surfaces such as iron or steel without a metal primer is available from from Masterchem Industries.

Hammerite Rustcap reportedly blocks out moisture and dirt. It dries to the touch in 3045 minutes.

- Please contact (800) 325-3552 or go online at www. rustcap.com

Red Oak Panel Doors

Woodgrain Millwork Inc. has introduced a new collection of American red oak doors.

The panel doors are laminated onto a pine core and are available in all standard heights and widths.

- Please contact (208) 452-3801 or go online at www.woodgrain.com

Plaster That Mold

Veneer plaster system for hand traveling over gypsum panels to create mold resistant walls is new from Georgia-Pacific.

DensArmor Cote Interior Veneer Plaster is reportedly installed rapidly and is resistant to ridging, beading and nail pops.

- Please contact (800) 225-61 I9 or go online at www.gp.com/gypsum

Pick Up Stains

A concrete and masonry stain remover that works on oil, grease and wax stains is new from Edsewater Industries.

The New Hack Saw Crowd

M.K. Morse Co. has introduced three new frame styles to their line of hack saw frames and blades.

Pour-N-Restore is said to capture stains at the molecular level. It is biodegradable and phosphate free.

- Please contact (877) 609-3343 or go online at www.pour-nrestore.com

Lift This Power Stacker

A power lift stacker for light-duty material handling is new from Multiton MIC Corp.

Model SM l5120, a walk-behind stacker, is available in a single mast for 62" lift or a telescopic mast for lifts up to 130".

- Please contact (804) 737-7400 or go online at www.multiton.com

HHBFO4, HHBFO3, and HHBF06 are for professional contractors and utilizes the latest in ergonomic understanding.

- Please contact (800) 733-3377 or go online at www.mkmorse.com

Polymer-Coated Lumber

A polymer coating that reportedly prevents treated wood from leaching CCA is available from Building Products Plus.

2l Poly reportedly bonds to wood, preventing destruction from marine borers, dry rot and termites. Its applications include decks, roofgutters and marine structures.

- Contact (800) 460-8627 or visit www. b uildin gp roduc t sp lu s. c o m

Wood Screen Innovation

A wood screen with a clad exterior that is said to be nearly invisible is new from Marvin Windows & Doors. The wood screen is featured on the company's Casemaster window with a one-piece aluminum sash extrusion to lessen the number of seams.

- Please contact (800) 328-0268 or go online at www.marvin.com

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EAST TEXAS/DALLAS.FT. WORTH AREA

A privately owned specialty distribution business with several locations in the Southeast is seeking a motivated person to join our sales/ management team. The company is an industry leader in performance, compensation and integrity. Key products like boards, mouldings and sidings are shipped from our warehouse to retail yards, contractor stores and industrial accounts throughout the area. Please respond to Box 103, c/o Building Products Digest, 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660.

PLYWOOD SALESPERSON: Growing 35year-old Importer/Wholesale-Distributor/

Manufacturer seeks quality, knowledgeable person with at least 3 years sales experience in imported and/or hardwood ptywood, willing to relocate to Gulf Coast Region. Entrepreneurial position to expand existing plywood sales program including value-added production. Position offers competitive salary with full benefits, 401k. Send resume to Box 102, c/o Building Products Digest, 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca.92660.

Techiyical Sales Director

Wood preservative company is seeking a Technical Sales Director to handle the product launch of a new wood preservative with very significant environmental advantages. Product has been thoroughly tested and is nearly ready for market. Applicant must have a technical background in chemistry or chemical engineering with practical experience in the wood treatment industry. Applicant must have an understanding of regulatory requirements and treatment plant requirements. Customer presentations and market development will be a focus. This is a unique opportunity to lead the way for an environmentally attractive alternative for the wood preservation industry from the ground floor. Please send resumes and salary history to Box 101, c/o Building Products Digest, 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660.

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Stambone & Associates .................................(863) 646'6445

Universal Buildinq Specia|ties...,....................(800) 282'9583

Weyerhaeuser BMD (Jacksonville).,.,............(877) 235-6873

WeVerhaeuser BMD (Pompano Beach).........(877) 235'6873

Welerhaeuser Building Materials (Tampa)....(877) 235-6873

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Diamond Hill Plywood Co. (Knoxville)............(800) 737-7127

Diamond Hill Pllwood Co. (Nashville).....,...,..(800) 737-7128

Epperson Lumber Sa|es.................................(866) 292-1414

MiEwen Lumber Co. (Memphis)....................(901) 794'1050

McEwen Lumber Co. (Nashville)............,.......(615) 793-7746

Memphis Hardwood Flooring Co.............,...,..(800) 346-3010 wevrirhaeuser BMD (Knoxville) .....................(877) 235-6873

Welerhaeuser BMD (Memphis)............,........(877) 235'6873

Weierhaeuser BMD (Nashville).....................(877) 235-6873

Wilson Lumber C0........................,,.............,..(901 ) 274'6887

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Universal Forest Pr0ducts..............................(704) 855-1 600

Vinyl Windows & Doors Corp. ...,....................(910) 944'2100

Weverhaeuser BMD (Charlotte)..,..................(877) 235-6873

Fortress Wood Products is a wood preserving company with production facilities in Greensboro, Henderson and now Elizabeth City, N.C. Our par' ent company dates back to 1 896. We cater primarily to independent, pro yards in North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and New Jersey. We use Arch CCA and Copper Azole, otfering a limited lifetime wananty. Our products are third party inspected by SPIB, with testing by our own laboratory to ensure quality treatment and proper retention.

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TecWood Composite Decking

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American Forest & Paper Association [117].............. ..............21

Andean Pine [136] 4l

Anthony Forest Products [130] ............34

Arauco Wood Products [127]...............29

Arch Wood Protection-FRx U321.......39

Arch Wood Protection-Wolmanized Natural Select [105]............................5

Bean Lumber Co., Curt t1071 ................8

Beautiful Home Supply U18l ...............22

Building Products Digest..........Cover III

Capital Lumber Co. [131 ].....................35

Chemical Specialties Inc. [109] ............11

Columbus Lumber Co. If35]................41

CorrectDeck t1 161 .................................20

Cox Wood Preserving If 10]..................15

Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc. 1123).........26

Custom Lumber Manufacturing 11061..6

Eastex Forest Products [141]....Cover IV

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Envirosafe t1021 ..........................Cover II

Fortress Wood Products U37l .............43

Great Southern Wood Preserving u22l

Hood Industries [126]............................28

Hoover Treated Wood [104]...................3

International Paper Corp.-Engineered Wood Division [129].........................32

Krauter Storage Systems U08l ............10

Louisiana-Pacifi c Corp.-TechShield tl111

Matthews International 11211...............24

Maze Nails t 1381 ....................................45

Mid-States Wood Preservers [139] ......45

Montrose Reload 11241..........................26

New South Wood Preserving Co. t1191.............. ..............23

Osmose t1011.................................Cover I

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Sakura U.S.A. [1 15]...............................20

Savannah Wood Preserving [128]........30

Simpson Strong-Tie |201.....................24

Siskiyou Forest Products U121.............18

Southern Forest Products Association tr331.............. ..............38

Supreme Decking t1251.............. ...........27

Swan Secure Products U131 ...........18,31

Tank-Fab [114]

Williams & Sons, Jerry G. U031 ............3