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Nonmetallic preservative plus stabilizer treatment results in reduced warping, checking, cracking and splitting

Less culling, waste and fewer callbacks

' Can be used in direct contact with aluminum siding and flashing, even in wet applications

Less conosive to fasteners than traditional treated lumber

GreenSoec listed "best of the best" environmentally preferable building product

AWPA standardized for above ground use applications

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Building code approved: ICC-IS Report No. tSR-1851

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.Listings.are often submitted months in advance. Alwavs verify dates and krcations with sponsor before making plans to attend.-'

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Seattle Hoo-Hoo - Jan, 13, past president's crab feed, Angelo's Restaurant, Bellevue, Wa.; (425) 883-277l..

American Fence Association - Jan. 14-16, FenceTech and DeckTech shows, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. New Orleans, La.; (800) 822-4342.

Humboldt Hoo-Hoo Club - Jan. 15, crab feed, Elks Lodge, Eureka, Ca.: (70'7) 268-3082.

Remodeling & Decorating Show - Jan. 17-18, Orange County Fairgrounds, Costa Mesa, Ca.; (818) 557-2950.

Western Pallet Association - Jan. 17-20, annual meeting, Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, Rancho Mirage, Ca.; (360) 335-0208.

Roof Coatings Manufacturers Association - Jan. 17-21, annual meeting, Dana Point, Ca.; (301) 230-2501

Do It Best Corp. - Jan. 18-20, winter market, Shingle Creek Resort Golf Club, Orlando, Fl.; (260) 748--5300.

International Builders Show - Jan.2O-23, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nv.; (800) 368-5242.

Portland Build, Remodel & Landscape Show - Jan.23-25, Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, Or.; (BOO) 374-&63.

Guardian Buitding Products - Jan.25-27, show, paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nv.; (864) 291--3499.

National Association of Wholesalers-Distributors - Jan. 27 -29, executive summit, Washington, D.C.; (202) 872-09g5.

California Forestry Association - Jan. 28-30, annual meeting, Silverado Resort, Napa, Ca.; (916) 444-6592.

Lumber Association of California & Nevada - Jan.29.2nd. Growth meeting, Holiday Inn Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, Ca.; (916) 369-7501.

Remodeling & Decorating Show - Jan. 30-31, Davis County Conference Center, Layton, Ut.; (81g) 557-2950.

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National Roofing Contractors Assn. - Feb. l-5, expo, Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nv .; gaT Zg9-9070.

Surfaces - Feb.2-5, Las Vegas, Nv.; (972) 536-6358.

Western Building Material Association - Feb. 5-7, young Westerners Conference, Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene. Id.; (800) 9s6-7469.

Willamette Valley Hoo-Hoo Club - Feb. 6, crab feed, Shadow Hills Country Club, Junction Ciry, Or.; (54l ) 688-6675.

Los Angeles Hardwood Lumberman,s Club - Feb. 12, bowling night, Anaheim Gardenwalk, Anaheim, Ca.; (714) 671-3079.

Colorado Springs Home & Landscape Show - Feb. 13-15, Colorado Springs, Co.; (8OO) 374-6/;63.

Window & Door Manufacturers Association - Feb. 15-12. leadership summit, JW Marriott Starr pass Resort & Spa, Tucson, Az.; (800) 223-23Ot.

Paint & Decorating Retailers Association - Feb. 15-18. show. New Orleans, La.; (800) 731-OlO7.

Construction Safety Council - Feb. 17-19, annual safety conference & expo, Rosemont, Il.; (800) 552-7744.

Oregon Logging Conference - Feb. lg-Zl, Lane County Fairgrounds and Eugene Hilton, Eugene, Or.; (541) 6g6-9191Orgill Inc. - Feb. L9-21, spring dealer market, Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fl.; (901) 754-8850.

Remodeling & Decorating Show - Feb.2l-22, Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, Ca.; (8 I 8) 557 -2950.

National Wooden Pallet & Container Association -Feb.2l-24, leadership conference, Marco Island, F1.; (703) 527-j677.

Western Wood Preservers Institute - Feb. 23-24, winter meeting, Embassy Suites, Portland, Or.; (360) 693-9958.

Western Building Material Associationts 38th annual Young Westerners Conference will be Feb. 58 at the Coeur d'Alene Resort, Coeur d'Alene. Id.

The first day will feuture tours of Central PreMix and Riley Creek's mill. Day two will of'fer five diff'erent sessions on green building products.

Sales seminars are scheduled on the final day.

Mountain States Lumber & Building Materials Dealers Asso' ciation will host the Colorado Wood Council bowling tournament Feb. l7 at Bowl-ero Lanes, Lakewood, Co.

The Colorado legislative reception is Feb. 19 at The City Grill. Denver, Co.

Thc association's 2008 Products E,xpo is March 6-l at the Denver Merchandise Mart, Denver, Co.

Lumber Association of California & Nevada plans to establish a permancnt Northern California branch of its 2nd Growth group.

The 40-and-under grouP's first meeting is set for Jan. 29 at the Holiday Inn, Rancho Cordova. Ca.. featuring an evening of networking. dinner and a presentation from LACN's eontracl lobbyist.

National Lumber & Building Material Dealers and North American Building Material Distributors

Six Charged In Mill Scam

Six people have pleaded guiltY in a scheme to cheat Manke Lumber, Tacoma, Wa., out of $2.5 million. The U.S. attorney's office expects to seize several vehicles and bank accounts that rePresent oroceeds of the lraud.

The alleged ringleader, Brett M. Smith. worked for Manke when he, his girlfriend, his brother, and others started billing the company for logs that were never delivered. Smith was fired in 2006 after the scheme was uncovered.

Association will co-host a legislative conterence and green building forum March 16- I t3 at the Washington Marriott, Washington, D.C.

International Wood Products Association has scheduled its annual convention and World of Wood exPo fbr March 25-2'/ trt Miramonte Resort & Spa, Indian Wells, Ca.

Los Angeles Hardwood Lumber Association has scheduled its annual spring golf tournament fbr March l2 at the Black Gold Golf Course, Yorba Linda. Ca.

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