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ElkCorp subsidiary (NYSE:ELK) Elk Premium Building Products, Inc., (Elk) a nationally prominent manufacturer of roofing and decking products, has announced a strategic alliance with U.S. Risk to offer competitive rates on general liability insurance to Elk's national network of Elk Peak Performance(sm) Contractors. Because of their elite status, Elk Peak Performance Contractors will now have an opportunity to attain general liability insurance at a competitive price. "Elk knows general liability insurance is the cost of doing business, but that cost is reaching record-high levels," said Curt Barker, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ElkCorp. "Our Peak Performance Contractors can take advantage of their privileged status and possibly obtain better coverage and rates through our relationship with U.S. Risk, adding yet another benefit to our Elk Peak Performance Contractor Program." U. S. Risk will work in conjunction with an Elk Peak Performance Contractor's insurance agent to evaluate current coverage and pricing. With over 120 markets to access, U.S. Risk will leverage their markets to find the most competitive terms and conditions for the Elk Peak Performance Contractor. "U.S. Risk understands the challenges contractors face when obtaining general liability insurance," said Rob Cahill II, Broker for U.S. Risk Brokers. "Our expertise and extensive experience specializing in the roofing industry allows us to access the top-rated insurance carriers and provide a valuable service to Elk's Peak Performance Contractors." Elk Peak Performance Contractors are instructed to have their insurance agent contact Robert Cahill II at U.S. Risk to take advantage of this service by calling 800-232-5830 or emailing at robertc@usrisk.com. To find out how to become an Elk Peak Performance Contractor, call 877-ELK-PROS or email peakperformance@elkcorp.com. About ElkCorp ElkCorp, through its subsidiaries, manufactures Elk(TM) brand 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 U.S. Risk U.S. Risk (www.usrisk.com) is a specialty lines underwriting manager and wholesale broker located in Dallas, TX. Operating twelve domestic and international branches, it offers a broad range of products and services through its affiliate companies which include: U.S. Risk Underwriters, U.S. Risk Brokers, Lighthouse Underwriters, LLC, Professional Claims Managers, Omnisure Consulting Group, NCG Professional Risks Ltd., and Ward-U.S. Risk. (C)2006 Elk Premium Building Products, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks, (R), are registered trademarks, and trademarks (TM) and service marks (sm), are trademarks pending registration of Elk Premium Building Products, Inc., an ElkCorp company.