EXPLOSIVE GROWTH AND REGION'S RICHES SPEARHEAD TIDEWATER GUTTER SERVICES EXPANSION TO RICHMOND

Richmond, Virginia - August 15, 2001 - During a time of mass layoffs and corporate downsizing, one Virginia company has risen above the economic decline and is now focused on expansion. Tidewater Gutter Services, one of Virginia's fastest growing businesses and the region's sole carrier of the industry-leading K-Guard anti-cleaning/clogging gutter system, today announced the opening of its new operation in Richmond.

The company's dynamic growth rate of 300 percent, accompanied by months of aggressive hiring, prompted Tidewater Gutter Services to consider expansion of its exclusive commercial and residential services to the Greater Richmond area.

"With highly profitable operations already rooted in Virginia's Hampton Roads, it only made sense to target Richmond for our first round of expansions," said Christian Miller, Tidewater's director of business development. "Considering its position as one of the top ten most improved North American cities for business, we began to investigate Richmond's potential for building and home improvement services. The metro area's growing economy, strategic location, and moderate operating costs made our decision an easy one," continues Miller. "Richmond's proven ability to attract new businesses while maintaining lifelong residents makes it a natural setting for growing companies like Tidewater Gutter Services."

Tidewater Gutter Services will officially open its new doors at 243 East German School Road in Richmond on Monday, August 20, 2001. Led by President Emmit White and General Manager John Brady, the company will attempt to make life easier for the region's citizens and businesses by providing a unique system of ultra-durable gutters, specifically designed to prevent clogging and eliminate gutter cleaning - permanently. In celebration of its Richmond Grand Opening, Tidewater Gutter Services will offer an automatic ten percent discount on all new K-Guard gutter systems installed during the months of August, September, and October of 2001. For more information, contact Tidewater Gutter Services toll-free at (866) 333-9800.

About Tidewater Gutter Services
Tidewater Gutter Services was established in 2000 by Founder and President Emmit D. White. The company provides a variety of premium "No Cleaning - No Clogging" gutter systems to the residential, commercial, and industrial markets - backed by some of the best warranties in the industry. Tidewater Gutter Services' products are a perfect compliment to those of its sister operation, 19 year-old Tidewater Roofing, which focuses on a variety of roof systems and treatments, shingle application, and architectural metal. Tidewater Gutter Services is headquartered in Hampton, Virginia, with additional full-service operations in Richmond. For company information or a free estimate, call toll-free: (866) 333-9800, fax: (757) 825-8380, e-mail: tidewaterroofing@earthlink.net , or visit us online at www.tidewatergutters.com .

Note to the Editor: K-Guard is a registered trademark of K-Guard. Tidewater Gutter Services is a trademark of Tidewater Gutter Services. All other trademarks and/or registered trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:
Mr. Christian Miller
Director of Marketing & Business Development
Tidewater Gutter Services
812 Plum Street, Hampton, VA 23661
Tel: (757) 244-0000
Fax: (757) 825-8380