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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--August 7, 2008--In connection with the current lender discussions with Building Materials Holding Corporation ("BHMC")(NYSE:BLG)(CUSIP:120113105) as referred to in BHMC's press release dated July 29, 2008, a group of lenders with respect to BHMC's $340 million term loan has formed in order to discuss matters of mutual interest based on publicly available information. Other term lenders interested in participating in the discussions should contact the group's counsel, Greg Gordon at Jones Day at 214-969-3759. An unrestricted conference call will be scheduled Friday morning (August 8) for all term lenders who contact Jones Day.

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