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

For Immediate Release

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

Fortifiber® Welcomes a New Northeastern Distributor - Russin Lumber Corporation® Now Offers a Complete Building Envelope Solution

RENO, NV, June 10, 2006 - Fortifiber Building Systems Group®, an industry leader in moisture control solutions, is proud to welcome Russin Lumber Corporation as a new distributor of Fortifiber's weather-resistive barrier and flashing lines.

Russin Lumber, a privately owned wholesale building material distributor located in Montgomery, New York, has been distributing quality building materials to the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states for more than 45 years. The addition of Fortifiber's weather-resistive barrier line (Jumbo Tex and WeatherSmart housewrap) and flashing line, represent an expansion of the company's commitment to offering "value-added solutions through good people, good products, and good service."

"We are very vertically integrated in the siding business, which is why we have decided to take on a line of WRBs, housewraps and flashings," said Walter Hock, Russin's Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Our motto is 'Stop selling and start solving problems.' Adding Fortifiber's high quality moisture control products to our current product line-up lets us offer a more complete building envelope solution to our customers, and solve more problems. It is a perfect fit for what we do."

Russin will carry Fortifiber's moisture control flashing line, and weather resistive barrier products, including JumboTex and WeatherSmart. WeatherSmart represents the next generation in polymeric weather-resistive barriers. As part of a complete Moisture Control System, WeatherSmart offers builders a warranted solution that works in every climate and behind virtually every exterior cladding. Known for its incredible durability and reliability in wall systems, the Jumbo Tex product line has been chosen by builders and architects to protect more than five million homes and commercial buildings from the problems caused by water intrusion and excessive moisture. It provides an effective weather-resistive barrier behind stucco and brick - as well as wood, fiber cement and vinyl siding.

Meeting Clients' Needs with Complete Solutions
"We're proud to be associated with Russin Lumber," said Jim Rossner, Fortifiber's Director of Marketing. "Our companies share a similar focus on product quality, complete solutions, technical support and customer service."

Russin's "market by market" approach to business enables them to match their commitment to their customers with the right products and competitive pricing to meet every purchaser's need. Like Fortifiber, each of Russin's products is overseen by a specialist, capable of giving customers the most accurate information before, during and after the sale.

About Russin Lumber Corporation
As the Northeast's premier distributor of both traditional and alternative building products, Russin Lumber offers innovative solutions for every building need. The company distributes brand name wood products and alternative non-wood products with a fleet of 17 tractor trailers. Russin's re-manufacturing facility has the ability to create any pattern profile on its wide variety of pine and cedar boards. The company also operates a state of the art factory finishing facility. This PPG/Olympic authorized operation specializes in one- and two-coat job lot projects, and high volume production runs of house trim. For more information, reach Russin Lumber at 1-800-724-0010, or on the Internet at www.russinlumber.com

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.