Boral Roofing and Cooper Roofing & Solar Launch Mission Reroof, Contest for Active Military Homeowners Living in Texas

Winner to Receive New Boral Concrete Premium Energy Efficient Roof System and Installation

2012-12-13

IRVINE, CA, December 13, 2012 (Press-News.org) Boral Roofing, the nation's largest provider of complete clay and concrete new roof and re-roofing systems, and Cooper Roofing & Solar, a family owned business specialized in concrete tile and roofing installations, have announced the launch of Mission Reroof, a contest for active military personnel living in the state of Texas. In celebration of our nation's heroes, the contest is open to all active duty military homeowners in the state, over 18 years of age, whose old asphalt roof needs a good concrete tile reroofing.

WHAT: The Mission Reroof contest will award one winner with a new concrete roof manufactured in the USA by Boral Roofing's Katy, Texas facility and installation by Cooper Roofing & Solar (if structurally feasible). The roof system includes Boral TileSeal underlayment, Elevated Batten System , Vented Eave Risers, and an appropriate ridge venting product.

WHO: Boral Roofing and Cooper Roofing & Solar are proud sponsors of this contest for active duty military homeowners living in the state of Texas.

WHERE: Texas, USA

WHEN: The contest starts December 1, 2012 and runs through March, 2013. Entries will start on December 1, 2012 and must be received by January 31, 2013. Voting starts February 1, 2013 and goes through March 1, 2013. Winner with the most votes will be announced on March 17, 2013.

WHY: Boral Roofing and Cooper Roofing & Solar believe America's best deserve the best roof over their heads. The Boral Premium Energy Efficient Roof System is a high-performance and low-maintenance concrete solution providing the homeowner with energy savings up to 22% monthly, over the life of the roof.

RULES FOR ENTRY: To enter, contestants must "like" the Boral Roofing Facebook page (www.facebook.com/Boralroofing), take a picture of their old asphalt roof and upload the photo entry together with a note about why their asphalt roof needs replacing to the Mission Reroof Contest Link (https://www.facebook.com/BoralRoofing/app_254553244581393) no later than January 31, 2013. Contestants must include their name, rank, home address, email, and telephone number along with their entry. The winner will be notified by phone or email by March 12, 2013. The contest is limited to one entry per person and participants must be above 18 years of age at the time of submission. Full contest rules (http://www.boralna.com/rooftiles/pdfs/Mission-Reroof-Rules.pdf) are available online at the Boral Roofing website.

For more information about Boral Roofing, visit http://www.Boralroof.com or call Boral Roofing at 1-800-571-TILE (8453).

About Boral Roofing:
Boral Roofing LLC is a subsidiary of Boral USA, and is the country's largest premium provider of complete roofing and re-roofing solutions for architects as well as commercial and residential builders, Boral Roofing operates 15 clay and concrete tile manufacturing plants throughout the U.S. and Mexico.

About Boral USA:
Headquartered in Roswell, Georgia, Boral USA is the holding company for Boral's US operations which include leading manufacturers in the building material industry. Boral USA's subsidiaries include Boral Bricks: #1 manufacturer of clay brick in the United States, Boral Roofing: the nation's leading manufacturer of clay and concrete roof tiles, Boral Stone Products, manufacturer of Cultured Stone : #1 Brand of manufactured stone veneer, Boral Composites Inc.: manufacturer of Boral TruExterior Trim: #1 Brand of poly-ash exterior trim products.

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