Aug. 8, 2006 — Metals USA, Inc. has commenced an exchange offer of $275 million aggregate principal amount of its 11 1/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2015 registered under the Securities Act of 1933 for all $275 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 11 1/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2015.

The exchange offer will expire on September 5, 2006, unless extended.

The company notes that this announcement does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities. The exchange offer is being made solely by
Metals USA, Inc.'s prospectus, dated August 4, 2006, with respect to the exchange offer and the related letter of transmittal.

Metals USA provides a wide range of products and services in the heavy carbon steel, flat-rolled steel, specialty metals, and building products markets.