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Opus Roof Blanket Wins Over Hancock Building Associates with Safety and Easy Installation

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 23, 2010) – Recently launched Opus™ Roof Blanket, a new category of roofing underlayment, has received a big thumbs up from Keith McLean, a specialty roofing contractor and owner of Hancock Building Associates based in Paoli, Pennsylvania.

According to McLean, Opus was clearly designed with roofing contractors in mind. “My crew loved working with Opus. The guys thought it provided excellent walking traction versus felt paper and plastic sheeting underlayment. And, it handles a lot better than other products we’ve used. It is lightweight and easy to install, which will be a real advantage, particularly for roofers working by themselves,” said McLean.

In addition to the peace of mind McLean and his crew get from Opus’s one-of-a-kind slip-resistant surface technology, he also mentioned its easy handling and unique “blanket” surface. This woven construction is responsible for the excellent traction, UV resistance and rugged durability.

“There are a lot of roofing underlayment products out there that are nearly impossible to snap a chalk line on or jot down notes or shingle measurements. We found that chalk really sticks to Opus and shows up well on the tan surface. This makes finishing a job a whole lot easier.” He added that the tan color also keeps the surface much cooler on hot days.

“We designed Opus Roof Blanket utilizing technology never before seen in roofing underlayment,” said Propex Executive Vice President Ralph Bruno. “When roofers use this product for the first time, like Keith, they’ll quickly realize it was designed with their needs in mind and is a far superior product than both felt paper and plastic sheeting underlayment.”

For more information about Opus Roof Blanket, visit www.opusroofblanket.com or come feel the difference in booth #540 at the JLC LIVE Residential Construction show on March 26-27, 2010 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island.

About Opus Roof Blanket:

Opus Roof Blanket is a new category of roofing underlayment that can be used in place of felt paper and plastic sheeting underlayment under all types of steep-slope roofing materials. Designed with the roofing contractor in mind, Opus is the very best in the industry for worker safety with proven traction that exceeds that of any underlayment, wet or dry according to independent lab tests. For more information, visit www.opusroofblanket.com.

About Propex Operating Company, LLC:

Propex Operating Company, LLC is a global leader in the development, design, and manufacturing of brands and products that create advantages for customers. Propex’s footprint covers three continents, with 11 facilities totaling over five million square feet of manufacturing and more than 2,000 teammates focused on the markets the company serves. Often the inventor and always the innovator, Propex has both the heritage and vision which makes it the leader in the marketplace today that will continue to grow in the future in all facets of the company’s business. For more information, visit www.propexbrands.com.

About Hancock Building Associates:

Hancock Building Associates, Inc. (HBA) was incorporated by R. Keith McLean in February of 1990, providing residential and commercial roofing and exterior home improvement services on the Main Line and throughout the suburban Philadelphia region. With a commitment to quality, the company espouses honesty, dependability and excellent communication with customers, setting HBA apart from the rest! For more information, visit www.hancock-building.com or call 610-644-4477.

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