New Colors of Performance Metals Trim and Soffit Follow Color Trend of Rich, Dark Exterior ColorsSeven New Colors are Added to Color Palette

PITTSBURGH (February 7, 2007) - New trim and soffit color choices for select Performance Metals™ products by Alcoa Home Exteriors will give homeowners more selection when searching for the perfect complement or contrast to their home's exterior color.

Alcoa Home Exteriors, a division of Ply Gem Industries, Inc., is expanding the color palette of its Envoy™ and Endurance™ aluminum trim sheets, PVC coated trim sheets, V-groove soffits, and U-groove soffits to include seven dark shades. The new available colors represent the year's most popular blues, greens, browns and reds including Autumn Gold, Lakeshore Fern, Portsmouth Blue, Terra Cotta, Vintage Brick, Hazelwood and Montana Suede.

"Identifying the right trim and soffit color to complement your home's siding is as important as selecting the color for the whole house," said Dan Hawk, marketing manager, Alcoa Home Exteriors. "By expanding the color options of our Performance Metal™ trims and soffits, we have an even greater capacity to satisfy the tastes and preferences of homeowners and builders."

Envoy™ and Endurance™ aluminum product lines offer homeowners distinct product grades for siding, trim, soffit and other accessories. Aluminum soffit and trim provides a cost-effective and durable option for completing the look of an existing home.

For more information about Performance Metals™ by Alcoa, please visit www.alcoahomes.com or call (800) 962-6973.

About Alcoa Home Exteriors
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Penn., Alcoa Home Exteriors, Inc., a division of Ply Gem Industries, Inc., is a leading U.S. manufacturer of vinyl and aluminum products for the remodeling and new construction markets. Alcoa Home Exteriors offers 44 years of experience in manufacturing and marketing a broad selection of exterior building products, including siding, shutters & window treatments, soffit & fascia, and designer accents. For more information, visit www.alcoahomes.com or call (800) 962-6973.

Becky Johnson
816-255-1968 or bjohnson@andersonfallon.com