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Look of Hardwood Decking

AZEK Deck's new Arbor Collection in PVC has the look of tropical hardwoods, but reportedly is lighter and easier to work.

Deck boalds come in threc colors-Aeacil. Morado. and Rcdland Rose-with thc subtle pattern and grain of wood.

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[nduring Through The Seosons

'lleated Glulam Beanrs and Columns that Stand the'["est of 'I'ime

As onc of the great products fbr tlre nes, building season. Rosboro'J'rcatccl Glularn is a solid choice lbr rour clicnts'clccks, Dorches and balconies: s 25-ycar warranty il*- Pressure-treated to resist rot. decat and insect attack ll:i Framing Appearance: Rosboro lirnits ri'ane and lightly sands beanrs atrd columns to rem()ve ercess glue lrnd reduce blemishes

Ileams xr Non-su'elling, honey-colorecl Preservative tirr lbove-grounil applications liii Manuf'actured to standard lranring q iclths and E\\'P dcpths r.lr Balanccd lay-Lrp lirl clcan and sinrplc installation

Columns rl': Oil-solrrble prescrlative acting as idcal lLrrrgicide artd insecticiclc

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Deck Tool with Bonus

The Ipe Clip Co.'s Hardwood Wrench decking tool is now offered in a new package, for added shelf appeal.

The new packaging also contains a canvas canying case. The tool itself is constructed from hard-anodized aluminum and can bend multiple boards simultaneously. It is also easily reversible, with no extra tools.

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Insulation Boards

Steico's Universal sarking underlayment and sheathing boards offer protection against wind, dust, moisture and sound.

Both water-resistant boards are produced with a T&G profile, so they are ideal for insulating pitched roofs. walls and floors.

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Gellular PVG Railing

The new Dartmouth rail system from INTEX Millwork is code-approved for spans up to 12 ft. Constructed of extruded cellular PVC, the pre-finished rails, newels and accessories offer a l0-year paint warranty.

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Double-Gertified Hardwood Deck

Plantation grown Fijian mahogany decking and planks from Atlantic Timber are certified by both CITES and FSC.

Beautiful and naturally durable, the wood has tightly woven grain that resists splintering, moisture damage, and insect infiltration.

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Richard V. Wolohan. 94. founder and retired chairman of Wolohan Lumber, Saginaw, Mi., died March 10 in Saginaw.

In 1932, Mr. Wolohan entered the lumber and grain elevator business that his father had started in the early 1900s. When the business was acquired by Wickes in 1950, he was named vice president and general manager of the lumber operations.

In 1964, he and l0 managers left Wickes to form Wolohan Lumber. After he retired in 1980, his son took over and expanded the business to 50 stores in seven Midwestern states. In 2006, the company was sold to United Building Centers.

William Winsor "Jay" Humphrey Jr ., 49 , president of Humphrey's Building Supply, Tiverton, R.L, died March 9 from complications after a bone marrow transplant-

As the fifth generation in the family business, he took over as president with brother Scott as c.e.o. in 1992.

Robert Cash, 65, retired plywood buyer and sales rep at Seven D Wholesale, Deerfield Beach, Fl., died Feb. 17 in Boynton Beach, Fl.

He began with Seven D in 1993, retiring last June.

Previously, he worked at LBM firms in Portland, Or., including Western International Forest Products.

Dennis C. Wilker, 62, retired partowner of Rochester Lumber. Oronco. Mi., died of cancer Feb. 6 in Byron, Mn.

After serving with the Army in Vietnam, Mr. Wilker worked at Fullerton Lumber, Minneapolis, Mn., from 1969 to 1989. In 1990, he became a part-owner of Rochester Lumber, retiring in Dec. 2003.

George James Birish,8l, retired v.p. of Midland Lumber's branch in Warwick. N.Y.. died Feb. 21 in Warwick.

Mr. Birish served with the Army during the Korean War. In the late 1960s, he co-owned Birland Millwork, Pompton Lakes, N.J., and later coowned Williamsburg Colonial Wood Productions. He also was a consultant to Rowley Building Products, Middletown, N.Y.

He retired from Midland in 1989. Building.hoductsom

Warren C. Evans, 85, who helped to run his family's business, Evans Lumber Yard, Luzeme, Pa., died Feb. 17 inLtzerne.

As a top turret gunner and engineer in the Sth Air Force division during World War II, he flew 24 missions over Germany. He returned to the family business after the war.

Edward George Alger, 89, retired manager at several Lampert Lumber yards, died Feb. 6 in Kenyon, Mn.

After serving as an Army radio operator during World War II, he worked at Lampert yards in Wells and Winona, Mn., and Sturgeon Bay, Wi.

Pauline E. Mumford. 81. retired manager and accountant at Shore Building Supply, Millville, De., died Feb. 8 in Clarksville, De.

Mrs. Joe Rene Groves Pittman, 93, co-owner with her husband of Causeway True Value Hardware, Metairie, La., and True Value Hardware, Thibodaux, La., died Feb. 17 in Metairie.

Richard A. Nissen. 80. retired foreman at Goodhue Lumber Yard, Freetown. Ma.. died Feb.24 in New Bedford, Ma.

He served in the Navy during the Korean War, and worked at Goodhue for more than 30 years.

Leander E. Crock. 85. former owner of Caldwell Lumber & Supply Co., Caldwell, Oh., died March 16 in Columbus, Oh.

After serving in the U.S. Army in in Europe during WWII, he operated several businesses, including the lumberyard and his own construction firm.

Willis E. Tasch, 79, who worked at several yards in Graytown, Oh., died Feb. 20 in Oregon, Oh.

He worked at the Lumber Yard, Toledo Lumber Co., and Starr Lumber, where he retired in 1990.

John Joseph "Buzz" Fisher II, 61, an estimator for the former People's Lumber Co., Salem, Oh., died March 5 in Salem.

He served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam and worked as a contractor before spending 26 years with People's Lumber.

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