Elk Announces Strategic Relationship with U.S. Risk to Offer General Liability Insurance for Elk Peak Performance(sm) Contracto

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
[e-mail].
   To find out how to become an Elk Peak Performance Contractor, call
877-ELK-PROS or email [e-mail].

   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.

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