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Local San Antonio Family First in Texas with DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Roof

BELDON Roofing Company and The Dow Chemical Company Help Family Reduce Utility Bills andIncrease Home Value

Today, DOW POWERHOUSE announced the first installation of its cutting-edge DOWPOWERHOUSE Solar Shingle roof system in San Antonio. Bobby and Sarah Ross waited over ayear to be the first homeowners in Texas with a POWERHOUSE solar roof.

In 2011, The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) installed a POWERHOUSE system in Katy, TX as partof an employee contest before the product was made commercially available. The Ross family-owned business, Ross Electric Company, was chosen to connect POWERHOUSE below the rooftop.The family was able to see the installation hands-on, and decided to be one of the first in thecountry to install this total residential roofing solution that not only protects like a standardasphalt roof but also generates solar electricity, turning the roof into a source of value andsavings.

When I saw the seamless integration of the DOW POWERHOUSE Solar System, I knew it wassomething worth waiting for, said Ross. I am proud to invest in my home with such an innovativeand good-looking product. I expect that my POWERHOUSE roof will reduce my utility bills byabout 40 percent and will increase my home value overall.

BELDON Roofing Company, the exclusive DOW POWERHOUSE Authorized Dealer in SanAntonio, worked directly with the Ross family to custom design the solar roof array to aligndirectly with the familys budget, roof design and energy goals.

This is an exciting day for us to be a part of the first DOW POWERHOUSE solar roof installation inTexas, said Brad Beldon, President and CEO of BELDON Roofing Company. We are seeing the waySan Antonians think about their roof change now that they have the option to purchase a smartroof system that goes to work for them and pays for itself.

The POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle roofing system is offered to San Antonio homeowners as apackaged turn-key solution. It includes:

A custom designed array of shingles to fit the individual homeowners budget, roof design andenergy goals A DC-to-AC inverter that feeds the homes power needs or can be returned to thepower grid A monitoring system accessible from any internet connection, showing real-timeenergy production and generation Made in the United States and backed by a 20 year warrantyfrom Dow, the POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle is also certified as both a solar and roofing product.It has received seven performance and safety certifications, including the backing of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), International Code Council Evaluation Service(ICC-ES) certification and isproven to withstand rain, hail and wind uplift.

Visit DOWPOWERHOUSE.com to find more information about the DOW POWERHOUSE SolarShingles and to get specific information on our availability in the Texas market.

About BELDON Roofing Company

BELDON Roofing Company is a third-generation, family-owned business founded on the principlethat the opportunity to succeed with fairness and integrity is always at hand. Our focus.

is on providing outstanding service andquality products at a fair price. And withthe addition of DOW POWERHOUSESolar Shingles to our offerings, thatsnever been more true. In fact, afteryears of meeting every commercial and/or residential roofing need, were now anAuthorized Dealer of the worlds firstcomplete solar roofing solution. Further,BELDON Roofing Company has a staffof more than 100 trained professionals, afleet of more than 50 vehicles and state-of-the-art equipment to take care of all your roofing needs in the most prompt and efficient waypossible. But no matter what youre looking for, we realize you have a choice, and you can beassured that we will never take your business for granted.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what isessential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principlesof sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the needfor clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agriculturalproductivity.

Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials,agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products andsolutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such aselectronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2011, Dow had annual sales of $60 billionand employed approximately 52,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 productsare manufactured at 197 sites in 36 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the"Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwiseexpressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.

About DOW POWERHOUSE

The DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle is a first-of-its kind product, designed to combine thebenefits of solar technology with the durability and performance of traditional roofing materials.POWERHOUSE has been developed to introduce solar technology to a new generation ofhomeowners by providing an unprecedented integrated roof appearance and simplifiedinstallation. It combines a roofing shingle with a solar cell, enabling the DOW POWERHOUSESolar Shingle to be installed by a roofer along with standard asphalt roofing materials. This makesthe DOW POWERHOUSE Solar Shingle an easy choice for homeowners looking for a residentialsolar solution that is easy to install and aesthetically pleasing. Building Integrated Photovoltaic(BIPV) products from Dow Solar are one of the many innovations from Dow establishing theCompany on the forefront of alternative energy solutions and expanding Dow's commitment tousing chemistry to solve the world's energy challenges. More information about DOWPOWERHOUSE can be found at www.DOWPOWERHOUSE.com. Homeowners and buildingprofessionals can also follow DOW POWERHOUSE on Facebook(www.facebook.com/DowPowerhouse) and Twitter (@DOWPOWERHOUSE) or via YouTube.

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