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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1968
Page
10
Article discusses lightweight plastic beams and masonry panels made from urethane foam. Neil Mastelone of Middle Village introduces pre finished foam beams that weigh about one pound per foot and install easily with nails or adhesive. Panels mimic brick stone or barn boards and can cover existing walls.
Folding doors work best when pushed at the proper height. Since small children cannot reach high handles, placing pulls at a lower height can facilitate door movement.
Finish lumber refers to lumber that is virtually defect free. Also called select lumber, B and better grades suit fine furniture and similar top quality projects. C is suitable for shelving and may be cleared or painted, while D is used when the wood will be painted.
This piece defines common roof terms such as gutter heavy weights asphalt shingles square saddle rafters pitch rake ridge haves flashing and valley. It notes self sealer shingles use factory adhesive activated by sun heat to bond to the shingle below.
Shoppers will notice painted finishes this autumn with striping unusual brush strokes and broader color variety on painted pieces.
An article describes making garden walk disks from thick tree trunks placed in gravel with preservative treatment. It also explains converting a closet door into a storage wall using perforated hardboard panels and hooks to organize hats, handbags, umbrellas, bags of soap, and pots and pans.
The fragment warns against painting over asphalt black caulking used to squeeze more storage. It advises transforming closet interiors rather than trying to paint over failing material.
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