ElkCorp to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2006 Results on August 17

ElkCorp (NYSE:ELK) has scheduled the release of its
fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006 actual results for Thursday,
August 17, following the close of the market, and a conference call
for August 18, at 11:00 a.m. ET to further discuss its earnings and
operations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2006 as well as
expectations for fiscal year 2007.
   Investors and other interested parties may listen to the live
webcast by visiting the investor relations section of the ElkCorp
website at www.elkcorp.com. A replay of the conference call will be
available for 24 hours beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET. and may be accessed
by dialing 1-800-642-1687 and entering passcode 3608474. The webcast
replay also will be available on the investor relations section of
company's website.

   About ElkCorp

   ElkCorp, through its subsidiaries, manufactures Elk(TM) brand
premium roofing and building products (90% of consolidated revenue)
and provides technologically advanced products and services to other
industries. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange
(NYSE:ELK). See www.elkcorp.com for more information.