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Fortifiber Building Systems Group, 419 W. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV 89509

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For More Information Contact:
Chris Yount
Fortifiber Building Systems Group
(775) 333-6400
cyount@fortifiber.com

Lennar Chooses the Fortifiber® Moisture Control System to Protect Its Homes

RENO, NV, April 4, 2007 - Lennar Corporation, the nation's third largest home builder, announced that it will use Fortifiber's complete moisture control system exclusively, to protect its houses in Florida and the North East.

"Florida has some of the most extreme weather in the country," said Richard Lusk, Lennar's vice president of regional supply management in Florida. "With all the hurricanes we've experienced in the last few years, we needed to do something to assure our homeowners were protected."

Lusk decided that a true building envelope system was needed in that region. The idea sparked a lengthy research project that examined all available housewraps, flashings, and building envelope systems. More than a year later, the Lennar research team concluded that the Fortifiber system was the best fit for their needs.

"There was more to this decision than just the science behind a great housewrap," Lusk explained. "WeatherSmart stood out from the crowd with its perm rating, weather resistance and extended warranty, but the company's national footprint also meant the products were readily available to our trade partners. That made the rollout process very easy." Lusk continued, "Fortifiber also provides a great field training program and worked with our quality assurance associates onsite. The hands-on training and support was excellent."

After the successful rollout of this program across the entire Florida division, Lusk presented his team's findings to Lennar's national group. Impressed by the results, the North East region also adopted a Fortifiber-only system and other Lennar regions (including the Mid-West and Mid-Atlantic) are currently considering similar plans.

About Fortifiber Building Systems Group
Fortifiber Building Systems Group has earned a solid reputation for technical expertise, practical know-how and responsiveness to the needs of the building industry by providing Moisture Control Systems that help protect builders and owners from moisture related problems that can damage residential and commercial buildings. Over its 67-year history, the company has become a trusted partner in the effort to solve moisture related building problems, and a valued advisor to building code officials in local communities on construction issues. Fortifiber Building Systems Group operates plants in Fernley, NV, Attleboro, MA, Valdosta, GA and Los Angeles, CA, and is accessible via the Internet at www.fortifiber.com.

About Lennar Corporation
Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. The Company builds affordable, move-up and retirement homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides primarily mortgage financing, title insurance and closing services for both buyers of the Company's homes and others. Further information about the Company may be obtained at the Company's website, www.lennar.com.