Masonry Magazine January 1978 Page.30
A TOTALLY NEW CONCEPT IN ENERGY SAVINGS, CALLED THE FIREPLACE FURNACE PATENT PENDING
MODELS FOR EXISTING FIREPLACES
Four heat chambers each containing a triple baffle system, in short, heat chambers hold the air over the fire longer than other systems. Therefore, higher discharge temperatures, and being above the flame there is less chance of burning out from heat and acids created by burning wood. Fits any rectangular replace opening. Can be installed by homeowner in less than 20 minutes. Gives you the luxury of a fireplace with the efficiency of a wood burning stove.
DESIGNED BY A BRICKLAYER FOR THE ENERGY MINDED FAMILY
THINGS WE KNOW ABOUT THE FIREPLACE FURNACE
1. We know that our Fireplace Furnace can be installed in less than 20 minutes during the construction of the fireplace.
2. We know that this unit makes all the prefabricated metal firebox systems obsolete
3. We know that the Fireplace Furnace will put out much more heat than prefabricated steel firepots
4. We know that a firebrick repot will outlast a steel one (Firebrick can be replaced).
5. We know that the Fireplace Furnace is less cumbersome and easier for the bricklayer to handle. Less time on the job means higher profits and savings to home owner.
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ECSI Installs Officers for 1978-79 Term
At its recent annual meeting in San Diego, Calif., the Expanded Shale Clay & Slate Institute installed its officers for the 1978-79 term. Alan C. Carter (far left in picture) of Texas Industries, Arlington, Texas, was installed as president. Other officers installed with him (pictured from left) were: Larry B. Sylvester. Domtar Construction Materials. Mississauga. Ont., Canada, immediate past president: Charles B. Newsome, Carolina Stalite Co., Salisbury, N.C., 1st vice president: Ed E. Martin, Solite Corp., Richmond Va., 2nd vice president: Hugh C. Young. Arkansas Lightweight Aggregate Corp., West Memphis, Ark., treasurer: Fred D. Mortensen, Utelite Corp., Coalville, Utah, secretary: Dennis G. Woolman. Buildex, Inc., Ottawa, Kan., technical direction committee chairman, and Harry C. Robinson. Bethesda, Md.. managing director of the institute.
Three Films on Masonry Viewed on Utah TV
Through special arrangements with the International Masonry Institute and the American Television Network, three excellent films on masonry produced by IMI were shown on Channel 7/KUED in Salt Lake City. Utah during October. The films viewed were:
* Clay and Craftsmanship, showing uses of brick in housing, highrises. plazas, sidewalks and new towns. Also shown were examples of modern loadbearing structures in North America and Europe.
* Earth and Fire, depicting the unending variety of colors and patterns possible with masonry, both old and new.
* Man and Masonry, which creates special effects of outstanding masonry structures from all parts of the world. This film was shown at the convention of the International Union of Architects in London several years ago.
Nelson Amendment Would Simplify Depreciation
Sen. Gaylord Nelson (D.-Wis.) has introduced an amendment to the tax bill which would allow all businesses to depreciate most of their investments in machinery and equipment three times faster than under current law.
The amendment to H.R. 13511, the Revenue Act of 1978, would allow businesses to use a three-year, straight line depreciation method on the first $25,000 of machinery and equipment purchased each year. The Senate Finance Committee rejected a similar proposal by Nelson when it considered the bill.
Nelson, who is chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, said the amendment would particularly benefit the nation's 13 million small businesses. He said a study by the Joint Committee on Taxation has estimated that more than 80% of all businesses purchase less than $25.000 in machinery and equipment each year.
Construction Machinery Sales, Employment Up
The construction machinery manufacturing industry continues to have an enormous impact on the nation's economy, a fact that is demonstrated in the findings of the "1977 Industry Survey of Economic Contributions" released by the Construction Industry Manufacturers Association (CIMA).
CIMA is an international trade association serving manufacturers of heavy construction equipment and related supplies. Forty-nine CIMA member companies were able to statistically isolate their products and employees connected solely with the construction machinery business, and thus could participate in the study.
They reported 1977 worldwide sales of almost $12 billion of construction machinery, supplies and parts, and a total U.S. production of the same in excess of $9.3 billion. Last year the companies employed more than 176,000 persons.
Flintkote Co. Expands
The Flintkote Co.. Calaveras Cement Division, San Francisco, Calif., has announced a $40 million expansion and modernization program for its Northern California cement plant at Redding. Capacity of this plant will be more than doubled to 600,000 tons per year.