ELK Elkcorp

ElkCorp, (NYSE:ELK) announced today its declaration of a five cent ($0.05) per share regular quarterly cash dividend, payable August 24, 2006, to shareholders of record on August 7, 2006. The current declaration represents the Company's 106th quarterly cash dividend paid on its common stock. ElkCorp, through its subsidiaries, manufactures Elk(TM) brand premium roofing and building products (90% of consolidated revenue) and provides technologically advanced products and services to other industries. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:ELK). See www.elkcorp.com for more information.