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.
Jones Day
Gregory M. Gordon, 214-969-3759
gmgordon@jonesday.com
