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Three sections detail the variety of lumber products sold todaY, from structural lumber to special structural products like fingerjointed and machine stress-rated lumber to the non-structural Selects, Commons and Shop products. Another section provides instructions on how to identify lumber from the information on the grademark.

The final section offers recommendations on storing lumber, based on the best practices observed in the marketplace. At the end of each section is a short quiz to help users understand and retain the information presented.

The Lumber Basics 2 CD follows lumber into the construction arena. The Structural Lumber section offers insights on how lumber is used to build a structure, introducing the terminology and basic design concepts used in wood-frame construction. Wall, floor and roof framing are detailed, as well as a basic tutorial on loads and lumber design values.

Products used for flooring, Paneling and porches are detailed in the Interior Products section. Also, you'll find as explanations of flame-spread ratings, an important factor that must be considered when using wood indoors for appearance Purposes.

Wood exposed to the elements is covered in the Exterior Wood section. Siding and decking are exPlained, along with recommendations for patterns, fasteners and finishing.

Each CD contains links to additional information on lumber than can be found on the Internet. Each CD retails for $14.95, or $24.95 for the two-CD set. You can order at www.wwpa.org.

Distributors can also use the Internet for lumber training. Information in the first Lumber Basics CD can be viewed online, at no charge, at www.l umberbasics.org.

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U[ith expanded capabilities, Rosboro will begin offering l-541-736-2114' f.abrication, widrhs to l4ri+", depths ro 53" and lengrhs up to 100'.

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Tess Lindsey, ex-Atessco, Inc., has joined Neiman Reed Lumber Co., Panorama City, Ca., as Northern California sales mgr. She will continue her line of fine wood specialties, as well as promote Neiman Reed's extensive inventory in pine commons, DF uppers, clear pine, dry dimension, panels and hardwoods.

Lee Richardson, v.p. of marketing & sales, Collins Cos., Portland, Or., has retired.

John Parsons, ex-Gabbert-Edwards Lumber Sales, has joined Taiga Building Products, Rocklin, Ca., trading lumber products for Taiga's Rocklin and Sanger facilities.

Todd Schoffstoll, ex-Trinity Wood Products, has been named plant mgr. for Pacific States Treating. Weed, Ca.

Brian Whitaker, ex-Georgia Pacific, is a new account representative at Capital, Spokane Valley, Wa.

Chris Martin, Building Material Distributors Inc., Galt, Ca., has been promoted to regional sales mgr. of California and northern Nevada for BMD's Marvin Windows & Doors division. Manny Gonzalez is now mgr. of BMD's distribution center in Galt.

Tammy Sexton, ex-Manufacturing Country, is new to Mid-Willamette Lumber, Scio, Or.

Mike Fujimoto, president and c.e.o., HPM Building Supply, Keaau, Hi., has been elected chairman of the board of Do it Best Corp., Fort Wayne,In.

Doug Post, mgr., Ace at the Curve, Steamboat Springs, Co., has resigned after 25 years to help open and run a new Ace Hardware in Tacoma, Wa.

Enita Elphick, owner, Unity Forest Products, Yuba City, Ca., is beginning her second term as mayor of Wheatland, Ca.