Version 2.0 of the CD-ROM "Before the Tin Man" is currently available. It gives a historical background to decorative shingles by showing examples of all types of Traditional, Modified, Custom & Designer shingle styles. The CD has over 800 photos of decorative shingle projects from the simple to the complex. It's a collection that is unmatched in any medium. The CD also has over 500 drawings of different ways to install traditional shaped decorative shingles. Because the images are in a data base, they are searchable. So you can look for a single shape and see many examples of that shape both in photographs and drawings.
"Before the Tin Man" is a must-have resource for homeowners, architects, designers, builders, contractors and others interested in decorative shingles. It's an irreplaceable guide to what has been done in the past and what is possible in the present.
The CD is Mac* and Windows compatible requiring the following minimum system:
32MB Ram, CD Rom and Hard drive, 800x600, 16 bit monitor (832x624 - 24 bit is optimum)
For Windows users:
• Intel compatible 486/33 or better
• Windows 98, NT, XP or later
• Internet Explorer 4.0 or laterFor Macintosh users:
• Power Macintosh computer (PPC 601 or later)
• OS version 8.1 or later
• Runs in Classic mode only on OS X
*NOTE: It is not compatible with Intel Macs at the current time although the photos
and drawings can be viewed using Preview.The cost is $45 plus $7.00 postage & handling per order for shipments out of Canada. The Canadian price is $45 plus $5 postage & handling. See Order form for additional information.
To obtain your own copy of "Before The Tin Man" print the handy order form or send your name and address along with a cheque, money order or purchase order to;
J McNeil Design
Box 80111
2850 Lake Shore Blvd. W.,
Toronto Ontario CANADA
M8V 4A1Dealer inquiries invited. email: jimmcneil@rogers.com
