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Energy-Saving Lifts

The 90000 series SwinsReach lift trucks from Raymond C-orp. offer energy-saving features for narrowaisle applications.

Cellular PVG Decking

Novation decking from Royal Outdoor Products is made of cellular PVC.

An ACR system combines AC motor drive and AC lift motor for quicker acceleration, smoother direction change, and better traction and lift.

To preserve power, lowering the forks regenerates the battery and provides a more consistent liftine and lowering speed.

- Please call (800) 235-7200 or v isit www.raymondcorp.com

Reformulated PVC Moulding

Kleer Lumber has reformulated its cellular PVC moulding to match the color and sheen of its trimboards, sheets and other products.

Available in 16 different styles and

The solid-board planks can be worked with traditional tools and don't require special fasteners. Available in the colors of Kanyon and Graystone, the decking has a vinyl cap to protect against fading and discoloration. Railing options are also available.

- Please call (800) 488-5245 or v i s it www .nov ationde c k.c om

Keeps Bugs At Bay

A pocket-sized, insect-repellent lantern from ThermaCell provides 987o protection against biting insects

Mounting Made Easy

A mounting block from Mid Atlantic Supply simplifies installation of James Hardie fiber cement sidine.

thicknesses, the mouldings can be used both inside and out. Custom sizes can be ordered. - Vi s it www .kl e er lumb er.c om within a l5'xl5'area.

It reportedly offers 50 times more protection than coils or citronella candles, and lasts 307o longer than battery-operated devices. Matches or lighters are never needed; just press the easy-on button.

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SturdiMount has a flat surface for installation around lights, dryer vents, receptacle boxes, hose bibs, etc. The product includes a nailing flange, integrated flashing, and is color matched to Hardie's ColorPlus siding.

- Please call (704) 821-2214 or v i s it www .midatlantic supp ly .c om

Stain-Free Ceilings

A new water-base ceiling paint from Zinsser is designed to cover stains with just one coat.

The low VOC. acrvlic resin formulation resists re-weiting, so stains won't bleed through.

It goes on pink to show coverage, and dries in less than an hour to a bright-white flat sheen that is mold and mildew resistant.

- Please visit www.zinsser.com

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WrapYour SIPS

Premier Building Systems now offers a building wrap and weather barrier for structural insulated oanels.

Whether you are looking to increase your wood treating plant's production, build a new treating plant, or just need a part for a exisitng one, call us. We're here to help!

Tank Fab Inc.

Call 1-800-67 5-9007 or 910-675-8999 or visit our website: www.TankFab.com e-maift Jlippincott@TankFab. com

The product provides strong, breathable, water-resistant protection for exterior wall assemblies.

A cross-woven design resists tears around fasteners during installation, while a factory-applied treatment reduces degradation from UV exposure.

- Please call (800) 275-7086 or visit www.pbssips.com

Garage Portal Framing

A garage portal system from ilevel by Weyerhaeuser offers a framing solution for one of the largest openings in a house.

Components include the iLevel shear brace, TimberStrand LSL beam, and a proprietary portal connection to achieve a l0-20%o increase in allowable lateral resistance over two stand-alone braces.

- Please visit www.ilevel.com

Hot Melt Carpet Adhesive

Carpet installation is sirnplificd with a hot-mclt adhcsive fl-om Pam Fastening Tcchnolo-uy.

Appliecl with thc HB 200 gun. the adl.rcsive honds titck strios to concrete or other sub-f'loor rnatet'ials.

American Hardwoods Flooring

Engincerecl hardwood flooring is new frorn Srnith & Fong Co.

Thc Sideways collection featurcs a rotary-ctrt hard wc'rocl-veneer facc on click-lock planks.

Both can also bc used fbr wood. leathcr, ceratnics, altd a variety ol' other nraterials

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Thc flooring is manuf'actured with no formaldchyde flom indigcnous Anrerican hardwood species, ancl is FSC certi ficd.

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SOUTHERN FOREST Products Association met June g-10 at Westin Canal Place, New Orleans, La., for ils annual midyear meeting and expo. (1) Jeff Miller, Tom Fitzgerald. (2) Ron Coker, Mit<e ReOwln-e. 1e; Huck DeVenzio, Digges Morgan. (4) Mike & Lisa Wanen. (5) Tanya &

Vince Almond, Debbie Brady. (6) John Hammack, Russell Richardson. (7) Kedin Drake, Lynda Anthony, Jay Zhang. (8) Mike Guttedge, Mark Junkins. (9) Lionel Landry, Richard Wallace. (10) Mark & Joyce Singleton. (11) Janet & Robin Swift, (12)Ann Klumb, Len Barker.

Customized Solutions

GLULAM CONFAB: American Institute of Timber Construction held its 57th annual meeting April 19-21 in San Diego, Ca. (1) Sandy & Doug Ratterman. (2) Jerry & Pal Leslie. (3) Doug Hucke, Joe Sieli. (4) Susan & Tommy Hewitt. (5) Ellen Thrasher, Shirl Sieti. (6) Incoming AITC president Ed Jones, Laminated Timbers, London, Ky.; past president Gary Burley.

Long-Span Trusses Remain Active Market

When dealers and contractors are supplying glulam trusses for a light commercial or industrial job, they often need to call on laminating firms for long-span components that are not available at conventional truss outlets.

Like other construction materials, glulam framing has declined in sales volume, yet it continues to be a favored material for non-residential jobs such as schools, churches, stores and office parks.

In particular, glulam timber is still widely used for long-span roof trusses, according to Unadilla Laminated Products, Unadilla, N.Y. While Unadilla does not produce conventional residential trusses, they are a manufacturing resource for contractors and dealers for various long-span trusses, including timber bridges. This means that Unadilla can produce custom truss components that are beyond the capacity of most conventional truss plants.

In building trusses for a timber bridge at Pepperell, Ma., Unadilla created a full-scale mock-up of the components, including a complete template, marking construction holes, and cuts to be made after the material is glued. The templates completed for the timber bridge are 21 ft. deep and 92 ft. long, providing the main structural elements for the bridge span.

Since many of the larger trusses are left exposed because of their attractive aesthetics, Unadilla is equipped to finish and stain the glulam truss chords.

If customers want a more rustic look, Unadilla can rough saw the glulam before it is stained and steel fittings are added. They also offer graceful arched trusses in long lengths.

Boise Cascade is another long-time laminator and fellow American Institute of Timber Construction member. They sell glulam trusses to contractors and dealers because of their rustic appearance, strength and competitive price. Like Unadilla, Boise provides design and engineering services, and jobsite deliveries for glulam floor and roof trusses.