Hipolito Screen and Sash Company Adds New Line

The announcement appearing in the last issue of THE CALIFORNIA LUMBER MERCHANT, concerning the Hipolito Screen and Sash Company taking over the distribution of Hanawalt Spaulding Company's Cabots Stained Shingles, in the Los Angeles territory has attracted considera.ble interest.

These arrangements have just been comp.leted by Mr. H. L. Rosenberg of the Hipolito Co. and Mr. Barrett Hanawalt of the Hanawalt Spaulding Company.

Mr. Hanawalt has the following to say about his company's product.

"The'dipped shingle idea is one that is taking hold rapid- ly and has many points in its favor, but oftimes builders and contractors are unacquainted with it until they have made complete investigations. The dipped shingle, "undoubtedly makes one of the most enduring roofs yet devised.

Dipped shingle roofs have been reported in perfect condition after ten to twelve years service without any attention, this despite the fait that such shingles were of necessity dipped by hand.

Under present day methods a machine has been perfected to handle the dipping which by reason of its mechanical action not only thoroughly permeates the shingle with the stain but gives an even distribution of color far superior to that obtained by the hand operation.

Undoubtedly the Dipped Stained Shingle would .have attained greater popularity years ago had it not been for the handicap of the great cost of the hand dipping operation. The item of labor alone on dipping and wiping each individual shingle together with the wasted stain is the price obstacle which has held back their use. Fortunately the improved methods we have adopted foq eliminating this make it possible for us to offer machine dipped shingles on which we have used Cabot's Creosote Stains at a price that means lumber dealers will have no trouble in competing with other methods of long time roof protection.

The cost of the dipped shingle roof when it is completed and on the job is really less than that of the ordinary shingle roof, because the owner can look forward to from five to ten years roof protection without leaks or the necessity for re-painting.

Perhaps the most striking advantage is that the under portion of the shingle not exposed to the weather is just as thoroughly saturated with the protective Creosote Stain as is the exposed portion. This will prevent dry rot which is often fhe cause of nails working loose and shingles coming off of the roof during high winds. It is also one of the prime causes of leaks as naturally the raw wood when subiected to the heat of sum,mer suns will shrink to a certain extent. while when it has been treated with the stain it remains in its normal condition as when it was first laid.

Some people have -raised an objec-tion based on an erroneous impression that there is a lasting smell, not always enjoyable, to the Creosote Shingle. This is a fallacy pure and simple for within a week from the time the roof has been laid practically all odor of Creosote has left.

Creosote is recognized by chemists, engineers and builders as the greatest wood preservative obtainable today. It is the chemical ttsed by all our greatest railroads and public utility corporations for the preservation of railroad ties and exposed woodwork.

Another advantage of the shingle dipped in Cabot's Creosote Stain is the lasting permanance of the color, as these are pure minerals ground in the best oil. Otherwise we could not ,have such records as have been achieved by the Creosote Stains, which hold numberous prizes won in competitions all over the country for quality.

Mr. H. L. Rosenberg, S,ecretary Treasurer and Sales Manager of the Hipolito Screen and Sash Company, had this to say regarding the ad'dition to the Hipolito Line. "While it may seem a trifle unusual for a Screen and Sash firm to undertake the selling of dipped shingles, it is but another step forward on the part of our organization. We are now handling a number of built in features and screen doors, and it is not unlikely that we will add other items to our line, so that our sales organization may have its time fully occupied."

New Vessel For Australian Trade

The Barkentine, "Katherine Mackall, has been chartered by Balfour Guthrie & Co. and is loading on the Columbia river for Australia.

The "Katherine l\{ackall" is one of the shipping board wooden boats. converted.

New Yard At Delhi

The American Lumber Company, formerly the Sunrise Lumber Company of Modesto, is opening a branch yard at Delhi.

Mr. L. R. Gallegos is president of this company.

Oakland Wharves Crowded

Last week saw one of the worst congestions that has ever been experienced at Oakland.

Both Municipal wharves had to establish waiting lines, and they are crowded to capacity.

Shingle Men Protest

Charging that false and misleading statements are contained in the report of the co,mrnittee appointed by Herbert H,oover, head of the United States Department of Commerce, to draft a model home ,building code, Washington and Oregon shingle meaufacturers have demanded a revision of the report, which has not yet been put in c.irculation.

The statements complained of advise against the use of wood shingles for roofs, because of fire hazard.

Ted Lerch In Los Angeles

Mr. T. T. Lerch, Sales Manager for the Albion Lumber Company, and more popularly known as Ted, has been in Los Angeles for the past two weeks, looking after the companys offices there during the absence of Mr. Arthur Twohy.

G. W. DOW VISITOR IN LOS ANGELES

I\{r. G. W. Dow owner and manager of the Lone Pine Lumber Company, L,one Pine, spent several days in Los Angeles last week, calling on various lumbermen in Southern California.

Mr. Dow is much enthused with the prospects in his part of the state, he states that the cattle men and the farmers have enjoyed a successful season and he looks for a good amount of building during the balance of this year.