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NCalifornia Pine Lath Qualitiet

No. z, while allowing firm streaki of rot or an occasional loose knot, dead wood, worm holes, wane or scasoning checks, doesnot allow these in combinations that will seriously affect the usefulness crf the piece.

The fine , soft texture of these woods Droduces lath that have many worth knowine advantaqes. TheY are good talkins ioints for ihe dealei'and ri'hen the bJilders hear them vou will find aregulat market for thiiitem. Briefty stated, they are:

(a) Precisely sawed and uniformly graded.

(/) Thoroughly seasoned at the sawmill.

(c) Light in weight, and easy to handle at low cost.

(d) Clean and bright, and do not discolor the plaster.

(a) Cut easily and cleanly with onc blow of the lather's hatchet, without splitting or tearinS.

(f) Nails are easily driven into them and hold tight.

Q) Do not splitwhen nailcd or after rnstallafton.

(/) Do not buckle after installation -a frequent cause of cracking and ridging of the plaster.

(l) Have the minimum of shrinkage and swelling, thus Preventing plaster cracks.