PGT Announces Amendment of Credit Facility

VENICE, Fla., December 23, 2009 -- PGT, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGTI) announced today that on December 22, 2009, PGT and its subsidiary, PGT Industries, Inc., entered into an amendment to their Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.

The amendment, among other things, extends the revolving credit facility maturity date to December 31, 2011 with respect to $20 million of revolving commitments, relaxes certain financial covenants, and increases the applicable rate on loans and letters of credit.

The effectiveness of the amendment is conditioned, among other things, on (i) the repayment of at least $17 million of term loans (less certain fees and expenses) no later than March 31, 2010, and (ii) the reduction of revolving commitments by $5 million.  The term loans are expected to be repaid from a combination of cash on hand and the proceeds of an equity issuance.

Rod Hershberger, President and Chief Executive Officer of PGT, commented, “This amendment provides increased financial and operational flexibility during these difficult market conditions. We believe that this operating and financial flexibility will position the Company to excel as the building products industry recovers.”

About PGT:

PGT® pioneered the U.S. impact-resistant window and door industry and today is the nation's leading manufacturer and supplier of residential impact-resistant windows and doors. Founded in 1980, the company employs approximately 1,200 at its manufacturing and glass laminating and tempering plants in Florida and North Carolina. Utilizing the latest designs and technology, PGT products are ideal for new construction and replacement projects serving the residential, high-rise and institutional markets.  PGT's product line includes PGT® Aluminum and Vinyl Windows and Doors; WinGuard® Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors; SpectraGuard™ Vinyl Windows, PGT PremierVue™ Vinyl Windows, PGT® Architectural Systems; and Eze-Breeze® Sliding Panels. PGT Industries, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of PGT, Inc. (Nasdaq: PGTI). www.pgtindustries.com.

Forward-looking Statements

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SOURCE: PGT, Inc.

PGT, Inc.

          Jeffrey T. Jackson

          941-486-0100, ext. 22786

          jjackson@pgtindustries.com