ELK Elkcorp

ElkCorp (NYSE:ELK) subsidiary Elk Building Products, Inc. (Elk) roofing products, were named "Best Quality" in the category of "Roofing: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles" for the ninth consecutive year by readers of BUILDER magazine, a Hanley Wood publication. Thomas Karol, chairman and chief executive officer of ElkCorp, said, "Our commitment to quality is the cornerstone of our company. We are honored builders continue to recognize Elk as a quality leader in the industry." BUILDER magazine surveyed over 6,200 readers classified as "builder, builder-developer, and general contractor." Elk building products are considered among the best in the building products industry and are preferred by many contractors and homeowners. Elk, which was started in 1955, is a leading manufacturer of premium building products and has developed many of the most significant laminated roofing product innovations of the last twenty years. Elk's brands include the Prestique(R), Domain(R) and Capstone(R) lines laminated asphalt shingles, CrossTimbers(TM) brand composite decking and fencing, and RailWays(TM) composite railing systems. Elk operates manufacturing facilities in Ennis, TX; Tuscaloosa, AL; Shafter, CA; Myerstown, PA; Fresno, CA; and Lenexa, KS. About ElkCorp ElkCorp, through its subsidiaries, manufactures Elk brand premium roofing and building products (over 90% of consolidated revenue) and provides technologically advanced products and services to other industries. Each of ElkCorp's principal operating subsidiaries is a leader within its particular market. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:ELK). See www.elkcorp.com for more information. About BUILDER Magazine: Distributed fourteen times a year by Hanley Wood, BUILDER magazine is the official publication of the National Association of Home Builders with a circulation of 139,011. (C) 2006. Elk Premium Building Products, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks designated (R) are registered trademarks and all trademarks designated (TM) are other trademarks of Elk Premium Building Products, Inc. or its subsidiaries.