ORLANDO - February 7-10, 2007 - Think outside. It's the side of the home with possibilities you're just beginning to imagine. It's the first layer of the unique design that sends its own message to the world about the personal sense of style of homeowners, builders and contractors. With a growing trend in attention to exterior design, Exterior Portfolio™ by Crane presents a complete collection of essential exterior surfaces, mixtures of textures and contrasts and a palette of vivid colors to create and express the exceptional style of a home's exterior.

Board and Batten is one of the of Exterior Portolio types.

"We are becoming the specialists not only in product innovations, but in exterior design," says Jim Ziminski, President, Crane Performance Siding®. "With huge demand from homeowners and our line of exterior design product offerings, Exterior Portfolio™ by Crane is a natural fit. We want homeowners to have an array of choices available to mix and match and help bring their dreams to life."

In addition to offering a complete range of exterior elements that can exhibit virtually any architectural concept with natural style and the highest level of performance, Exterior Portfolio™ by Crane introduces Duo Dickinson as their architectural consultant and partner in exterior design. He is Cofounder of the Congress of Residential Architecture; Member, Alliance for Architecture, Member, AIA; and author of The House You Build.

"With Duo as our partner, we've added an additional resource to our team that truly aligns with our vision," says Ziminski. "According to Duo, a single detail can enrich an entire house. Exterior Portfolio™ stands strongly behind this belief with our extensive design product offerings and we are happy to welcome him to our team."

Products making up Crane's new Exterior Portfolio™ include: CraneBoard® 7, CraneBoard® 6, CraneBoard® Board & Batten, CraneBoard® Beaded, Portsmouth Shake, Half Rounds and Hand-Split Portsmouth Shake, SOLID CORE Architectural Essentials Accessories and new BellaStone. Most products within the portfolio are available in the vibrant hues of the Coastal Shores Collection (excludes: BellaStone, Half Rounds and Hand-Split Portsmouth Shake, and some Architectural Essentials).

For more information on Exterior Portfolio™ by Crane, call 1-800-366-8472 or visit www.exteriorportfolio.com.

Exterior Portfolio™ by Crane is focused on exterior design options for architects, builders, contractors, and homeowners. Exterior Portfolio™ offers an extensive collection of cladding products and accents including BellaStone™, CraneBoard® and Architectural Essentials, to demonstrate textures, colors and styles. The first of its kind in the building products industry, Exterior Portfolio™ is a design group of products, branded by Crane Performance Siding®, located in Columbus, Ohio.

Kriss Swint
Exterior Portfolio™ by Crane
800-366-8472

Alissa Kiktavy
Liggett Stashower
akiktavy@liggett.com or 216-373-8262