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CertainTeed Corporation • P.O. Box 860 • Valley Forge, PA 19482 • 800.233.8990


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Michael B. Loughery, CertainTeed
(610) 341-7328
mike.b.loughery@saint-gobain.com

January 19, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

New, Distinctive Variegated Colors Round Out Color Palette for Bufftech® Chesterfield Privacy Fence

(Valley Forge, Pa.) — Through an industry-first combination of woodgrain texture and variegated color, Bufftech® Chesterfield with CertaGrain® vinyl privacy fence from CertainTeed Corporation is now available in three new blended colors. The new colors include Arctic Blend, a cool gray hue; Weathered Blend, a rich shade of brown; and Arbor Blend, a crisp green color.

Chesterfield with CertaGrain privacy fence

“Using our proprietary CertaGrain texturing process and multi-chromatic, variegated color blends, we offer the most authentic wood-emulating fence on the market today,” says Patti Pellock, senior marketing manager for CertainTeed’s Fence, Railing and Deck Business. “And, with seven colors to choose from that complement deck, railing, siding and trim colors, it is easy to create a streamlined, well-coordinated look for a home’s exterior.”

The new color blends provide a direct match with three of CertainTeed® Monogram’s vinyl siding color blends. The existing Chesterfield with CertaGrain colors — Colonial White, Natural Clay, Autumn Brown and Sierra Blend — match or complement a broad range of the CertainTeed color palette including CedarBoardsTM insulated siding and Cedar Impressions® polymer shake products, as well as stone and brick wall finishes. “Homeowners are looking for ways to extend their living space outdoors,” added Pellock. “The emphasis on exterior design aesthetics is becoming just as important as interior design.”

Chesterfield with CertaGrain privacy fence features a tongue-and-groove picket design and is available in 4-, 5- and 6-foot heights. Manufactured from premium quality polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the product offers exceptional durability and will not rot, warp, split or splinter. The fence includes a steel-reinforced bottom rail, for a stronger, more rigid fence that resists sagging or bowing, and is available in CertainTeed’s exclusive WindZoneTM design for exceptional performance in high-wind conditions.

Additionally, Chesterfield with CertaGrain is backed by CertainTeed’s outstanding lifetime limited warranty coverage with SureStart™ parts and labor protection and a newly added transferability feature. The product meets most building codes and is approved for use around swimming pools in most areas.

Bufftech leads the vinyl fence industry with the widest array of styles, colors and textures. CertaGrain and Select Cedar authentic woodgrain textures recreate the look of natural wood fencing in an easy-care design, while the CertaStuccoTM texture offers an innovative alternative to traditional stucco walls. The Bufftech color palette includes nine solid colors and four blended colors. For more information, visit certainteed.com.

About CertainTeed

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," quickly inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed® is North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, windows, fence, decking, railing, trim, foundations, pipe, insulation, gypsum, ceilings and access covers.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest building products company, CertainTeed and its affiliates have more than 6,000 employees and more than 65 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. In 2009, CertainTeed, which is headquartered in Valley Forge, Pa., was named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, a national award that recognizes environmentally responsible corporations. The group had total sales of approximately $3 billion in 2009. www.certainteed.com.