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SIDING INDUSTRY CR021:

Released October 2002

Catalina Research announces the release of our 228-page Catalina Report on Siding. This fact-filled report provides the action-oriented executive with up-to-date information on wood siding, vinyl siding, brick, concrete and stone exterior wall materials, fiber cement siding, and exterior insulated finishing systems (EIFS). Each page will assist the siding executive exploit growing product lines, improve plant efficiency, strengthen distribution, penetrate end-use markets, and plan for 2002 and beyond.

Catalina Reports contain the timely data that allows users to evaluate market size, growth potential, end-use markets, profitability, market share, and the competitive environment. So turn to a Catalina Report when developing strategies to take advantage of the growth in residential and nonresidential sales, a changing siding product shipment mix, and improved operating efficiency.

The table of contents shows the significant data and information included in this report. Each section is summarized to clearly point to the pertinent industry trends. Look it over, fill out the order form, and receive your Catalina Report promptly. You will find it a valuable planning tool.

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SECTION AND SUBJECT MATTER

1. U.S. SIDING INDUSTRY TRENDS (1987-2007)

Siding product shipments Shipments and growth analysis for 5 market sectors and 11 product lines Industry product shipment mix

Comparative price change analysis Siding spending by end-use market Market shares for 12 manufacturers Top 3 brands for 8 market sectors

2. WOOD SIDING SHIPMENTS, TRADE, PRICES, AND BRAND SHARES (1977-2007)

Solid wood siding Wood shingle and shake Hardboard siding Particleboard siding Cellulosic fiberboard siding Softwood plywood siding

Number of manufacturers by line Brand shares for solid wood and hardwood/engineered wood siding Sales and profit trends for Louisiana-Pacific Exterior Products Group and plant capacity

3. METAL AND VINYL SIDING SHIPMENTS, TRADE, PRICES, AND BRAND SHARES
(1977-2007)

Aluminum siding Steel siding Other sheet metal siding Metal soffits, fascia and shutters Metal panels Vinyl siding and accessories

Number of manufacturers by line and sheet metal siding plant cost ratios Brand shares for aluminum and vinyl siding and shingle/shake panels Sales trends for Associated Materials and Euramax International

4. BRICK, CONCRETE, AND STONE SIDING SHIPMENTS, TRADE, PRICES, AND BRAND
SHARES (1977-2007)

Quantity and dollar brick shipments Brick plants and shipments by region and state Precast concrete wall panels Granite, limestone marble, and other building stone

Decorative concrete blocks Number of manufacturers by line and brick plant operating ratios Brand shares for clay brick and manufactured stone Sales/profit trends for General Shale

5. MARKET TRENDS FOR FIBER CEMENT AND EIFS (1987-2007)

Fiber cement shipments Fiber cement brand shares EIFS brand shares

James Hardie fiber cement sales, profit trends, and plant capacity Review of Dryvit and Sto

6. NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION AND MANUFACTURED BUILDING MARKET
(1977-2007)

Siding product spending per new housing unit Construction spending for single- and multi- family housing units Exterior wall material used in new single- family homes Exterior wall material used by region, home price, and home style

Siding purchases by mobile home and prefabricated wood building plants Mobile home placements and prefabricated building shipments Number of manufactured building plants by type by state Building permits by region and state

7. RESIDENTIAL REMODELING AND REPAIR MARKET (1992-2007)

Siding home improvement spending Spending on alterations, major replacements, and maintenance and repair Retail siding sales Home resales activity by region

Homeowner remodeling and repair spending trends Mortgage rates and personal income Home remodeler demographics

8. NONRESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION MARKETS (1992-2007)

Siding spending for nonresidential products Nonresidential building construction Construction spending for 9 types of private and public buildings

9. SIDING CONTRACTOR TRENDS (1977-2002)

Siding contractors Brick and stone contractors Stucco contractors

Number of contractors and revenues Subcontract work Number of employees/ wages rates

10. COMPANY PROFILES

Catalina Research has profiled 28 leading North American siding product manufacturers. Some of the top companies include:
Acme Brick Alcoa Associated Materials CertainTeed General Shale	Georgia-Pacific James Hardie Louisiana-Pacific Nortek Owens Corning

A complete table of contents is available at www.catalinareports.com or contact our sales department at (212) 685-7876.