EXHIBIT 99.1

Contact:	Norman C. Chambers
	Chairman, President and
	Chief Executive Officer
	(281) 897-7788

NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS REPORTS FIRST-QUARTER EARNINGS PER DILUTED

SHARE OF $0.39 AND ADJUSTED EARNINGS OF $0.45

HOUSTON (March 3, 2008) – NCI Building Systems, Inc. (NYSE: NCS) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended January 27, 2008. Sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 increased to $361.5 million compared with $359.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007. Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was $7.5 million or $0.39 per diluted share compared to $0.49 per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal 2007. NCI’s adjusted earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 were $0.45. Adjusted earnings excluded charges of $0.06 per diluted share, which consisted of an inventory charge of $0.03 related to the Coatings segment, a corporate charge of $0.02 related to executive retirement and charges of $0.01 related to exiting the Component segment’s residential overhead door product line. Adjusted earnings per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal 2007 were $0.52, which excluded a $0.03 dilutive impact from NCI’s 2.125% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes (the “Notes”). See page 9 for a reconciliation of all GAAP and non-GAAP financial information.

Norman C. Chambers, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of NCI, remarked, “NCI produced solid operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, especially given the difficult economy that began for us in early fiscal 2007. Over the latest quarter we saw a drop in new starts for nonresidential and low-rise construction, as well as increased steel prices. While we see reason for optimism on steel pricing towards the latter half of this year, we are taking a very cautious view given the unpredictability of this economy. That said, our competitive position is strong, backlog is up 12.4% from the same period last year and both working capital ratios and cash flows are strong. Further, we are confident that a good supply of competitively priced steel will remain available to us over the long-term, and our customer relationships and our product quality have never been better.”

Segment Performance

“First-quarter sales for our Buildings business were comparable with the first quarter of fiscal 2007,” continued Mr. Chambers, “and we completed the quarter with a backlog of $410 million, up 12.4% from $365 million at the same time in fiscal 2007. Consistent with trends experienced in fiscal 2007, our Buildings bookings continued to be weighted toward larger, more complex projects with longer production schedules, and the segment’s sales continued to reflect ongoing softness in the markets for small buildings. As a result, we produced third-party sales

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for the first quarter that were slightly ahead of the first quarter of fiscal 2007, while lower intersegment sales related to small buildings reduced our capacity utilization and operating margin.

“Our Components business produced better than anticipated growth in tonnage for the first quarter, which increased 5% from the first quarter of fiscal 2007. This tonnage growth was driven by third-party sales, with intersegment sales declining as anticipated due to the scheduling of the Buildings backlog. Lower pricing and our decision to exit the residential overhead door product line resulted in slightly lower third-party sales and operating margin on a comparable-quarter basis.

“The results for our Coatings business for the latest quarter reflected an 18% increase in third-party sales due to a higher sales mix of package sales compared with the higher tolling sales in first quarter of fiscal 2007. These package sales masked a reduction in tonnage from third-party sales for the quarter coupled with temporarily higher material costs for intersegment sales. This reduced operating leverage coupled with a pre-tax inventory charge of approximately $0.9 million impacted the Coatings operating margin to half the level produced for the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The inventory charge resulted from adjusting the carrying values of certain painted hot-roll steel products to a manufactured standard value.”

Financial Guidance

NCI also announced today that it has revised its guidance for 2008. “Despite our strong Buildings backlog at the end of the first quarter, we believe it prudent to reduce estimated earnings per diluted share for first-half and full-year fiscal 2008,” Mr. Chambers said. “Our modification is based on significant steel price increases recently announced by certain major suppliers. We expect this will result in an increase in our weighted average cost of steel of 13% to 15% in our second quarter. Our modification is also based on the identification of the charges that impacted our first quarter, as well as additional, expected charges for the second quarter.”

Accordingly, the Company now expects earnings per diluted share for the first half in the range of $0.64 to $0.79, down from previously forecasted earnings per diluted share in the range of $0.90 to $1.05. This revised half-year guidance reflects the projected impact of the recently announced steel price increases and includes first-quarter charges of $0.06 per diluted share (discussed above) and additional charges totaling $0.05 per diluted share anticipated in the second quarter. Second-quarter charges consist of an estimated $0.03 related to exiting the residential door product line and $0.02 related to our previously disclosed executive retirement in the second quarter. The revised guidance excludes any potential share dilution related to NCI’s Notes, because that amount, if any, will be dependent upon the future price of the Company’s stock.

Mr. Chambers added, “As a result, we are adjusting our original full-year fiscal 2008 guidance from $3.35 to $3.70 per diluted share to $3.09 to $3.44 per diluted share, excluding any potential share dilution related to NCI’s Notes. This adjustment gives effect to the modifications of our first-half guidance that includes the charges of $0.11 previously described. We believe this adjusted guidance represents an achievable range based on a number of assumptions including our ability to manage the balance between volume and pricing during a rising steel

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price environment. Additionally, we are assuming that our favorable quoting activity will translate into a strong April 2008 backlog consistent with our adjusted full-year guidance. We expect to update our full-year guidance at the time we report our second-quarter results when we have assessed the market drivers that will impact the second half of fiscal 2008.”

Outlook

Mr. Chambers concluded, “We expect to continue enhancing our ability to produce further profitable growth in difficult market conditions through technology-driven improvements in operating efficiencies. We have achieved steady progress with our major ongoing technology initiatives, such as the engineering systems integration initiative made possible by the RCC acquisition, our Oracle 11i implementation and our web-based order entry system. In addition to these investments, we have also continued to strengthen our financial position including additional debt reduction during the first quarter. As the leading provider of metal buildings and components, we expect our consistent focus on strategies that produce long-term growth in earnings and shareholder value will enable us to continue to outperform our industry throughout the economic cycle.”

NCI will provide an online, real-time webcast and rebroadcast of its conference call tomorrow to discuss this announcement. The live broadcast of this conference call will be available online at www.ncilp.com or www.earnings.com beginning at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, March 4, 2008. The online replay will be available at approximately 12:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) and continue for one week.

This release contains forward-looking statements concerning NCI’s business and operations and industry conditions, including among others industry trends, steel pricing, growth expectations and margin expansion. These statements and other statements identified by words such as “guidance,” “potential,” “expect,” “should” and similar expressions are forward looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause NCI’s actual performance to differ materially from that projected in such statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the possibility that the anticipated benefits from the RCC acquisition cannot be fully realized; the possibility that costs or difficulties related to the integration of the RCC operations into the Company’s operations will be greater than expected; industry cyclicality and seasonality; fluctuations in demand and prices for steel; the financial condition of NCI’s raw material suppliers; competitive activity and pricing pressure; ability to execute NCI’s acquisition strategy; and general economic conditions affecting the construction industry. Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 28, 2007, identifies other important factors, though not necessarily all such factors, that could cause future outcomes to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. NCI expressly disclaims any obligation to release publicly any updates or revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any changes in its expectations.

NCI Building Systems, Inc. is one of North America’s largest integrated manufacturers of metal products for the nonresidential building industry. The Company operates 44 manufacturing and distribution facilities located in 18 states, as well as Mexico and Canada.

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NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

	For the Three Months Ended
	January 27,			January 28,
	2008			2007
Sales	$	361,489		$	359,303
Cost of sales		279,058			271,619
Gross profit		82,431			87,684
		22.8	%		24.4	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses		63,935			63,649
Income from operations		18,496			24,035
Interest income		658			124
Interest expense		(6,904	)		(7,292	)
Other income, net		(38	)		214
Income before income taxes		12,212			17,081
Provision for income taxes		4,702			6,628
		38.5	%		38.8	%
Net income	$	7,510		$	10,453
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.39		$	0.53
Diluted	$	0.39		$	0.49
Average shares outstanding:
Basic		19,250			19,699
Diluted		19,402			21,214
Depreciation/amortization expense		9,344			8,369
Increase in sales		0.6	%
Decrease in diluted earnings per share		-20.4	%
Gross profit percentage		22.8	%		24.4	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses percentage		17.7	%		17.7	%
Income from operations percentage		5.1	%		6.7	%

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NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

	January 27, 2008		October 28, 2007
	(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	26,402	$	75,054
Accounts receivable, net		127,553		158,435
Inventories		152,927		137,725
Deferred income taxes		23,049		23,439
Prepaid expenses and other		17,645		16,606
Total current assets		347,576		411,259
Property and equipment, net		259,167		261,647
Goodwill		616,400		616,400
Other assets		53,103		53,752
Total assets	$	1,276,246	$	1,343,058
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt	$	920	$	22,312
Accounts payable		105,407		130,161
Accrued expenses		99,685		129,298
Total current liabilities		206,012		281,771
Long-term debt		474,170		474,725
Deferred income taxes		43,701		43,638
Other long-term liabilities		6,382		3,228
Shareholders’ equity		545,981		539,696
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,276,246	$	1,343,058

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CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	For the Three Months Ended
	January 27, 2008			January 28, 2007
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(19,986	)	$	(23,102	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(5,803	)		(11,016	)
Other, net		299			459
Net cash used in investing activities		(5,504	)		(10,557	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on revolving line of credit		—			(10,000	)
Borrowings on revolving line of credit		—			30,000
Payments on long-term debt		(21,947	)		(237	)
Proceeds from stock option exercises		327			480
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation arrangements		128			206
Purchase of treasury stock		(1,513	)		(804	)
Net cash provided (used in) by financing activities		(23,005	)		19,645
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		(157	)		(329	)
Net decrease in cash		(48,652	)		(14,343	)
Cash at beginning of period		75,054			25,038
Cash at end of period	$	26,402		$	10,695

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NCI Building Systems, Inc.

Business Segments

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Three Months Ended January 27, 2008					Three Months Ended January 28, 2007					$ Inc/(Dec)			% Change
				% of					% of
				Total					Total
Sales:				Sales					Sales
Metal coil coating	$	62,275		17		$	59,219		16		$	3,056		5.2	%
Metal components		154,838		43			157,021		44			(2,183	)	-1.4	%
Engineered building systems		216,728		60			218,043		61			(1,315	)	-0.6	%
Intersegment sales		(72,352	)	(20	)		(74,980	)	(21	)		2,628		-3.5	%
Total net sales	$	361,489		100		$	359,303		100		$	2,186		0.6	%
				% of					% of
Operating income:				Sales					Sales
Metal coil coating	$	2,695		4		$	4,643		8		$	(1,948	)	-42.0	%
Metal components		11,091		7			12,086		8			(995	)	-8.2	%
Engineered building systems		18,869		9			20,536		9			(1,667	)	-8.1	%
Corporate		(14,159	)	—			(13,230	)	—			(929	)	-7.0	%
Total operating income (% of sales)	$	18,496		5		$	24,035		7		$	(5,539	)	-23.0	%

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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATIONS

COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE INTEREST, TAXES, DEPRECIATION,

AMORTIZATION AND OTHER NONCASH ITEMS (“ADJUSTED EBITDA”)

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Trailing 12 Months
	January 27, 2008		January 28, 2007
Net income	$	60,786	$	71,356
Add:
Provision for income taxes		39,170		43,612
Interest expense		28,212		27,803
Depreciation and amortization		35,658		32,178
Non-cash FAS 123(R)		9,621		7,126
Adjusted EBITDA (1)	$	173,447	$	182,075

(1) The Company discloses adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure, because it is a widely accepted financial indicator in the metal construction industry of a company's profitability, ability to finance its operations, and meet its growth plans. This measure is also used by NCI internally to make acquisition and investment decisions. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated based on the terms contained in the Company's credit agreement at the respective dates presented herein. Results of operations of businesses acquired are included in this measure for periods subsequent to the acquisition and are not included on a pro forma basis. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.

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NCI BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATIONS

“ADJUSTED” EARNINGS PER SHARE COMPARISON

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended
	January 27, 2008		January 28, 2007
Earnings per diluted share, GAAP basis	$	0.39	$	0.49
Effect of convertible notes		—		0.03	(1)
Coatings inventory charge		0.03
Executive retirement		0.02
Exit costs—residential overhead doors		0.01		—
“Adjusted” diluted earnings per share (A)	$	0.45	$	0.52

(A) The Company discloses a tabular comparison of “Adjusted” earnings per diluted share, which is a non-GAAP measure because it is referred to in the text of our press releases and is instrumental in comparing the results from period to period. “Adjusted” earnings per share should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for earnings per share as reported on the face of our statement of income.

(1) Dilutive impact for the three months ended January 28, 2007 of 1,194,631 shares of the Company’s convertible notes as if they were converted during the period.

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Reconciliation of Segment Sales to Third Party Segment Sales (Internal Information)

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	1st Qtr 2008				1st Qtr 2007				Inc/(Dec)		% Change
Metal Coil Coating
Total Sales	62,275		14	%	59,219		14	%	3,056		5	%
Intersegment	(42,893	)			(42,788	)			(105	)	0	%
Third Party Sales	19,382		5	%	16,431		5	%	2,951		18	%
Operating Income	2,695		14	%	4,643		28	%	(1,948	)	-42	%
Metal Components
Total	154,838		36	%	157,021		36	%	(2,183	)	-1	%
Intersegment	(21,804	)			(22,838	)			1,034		-5	%
Third Party Sales	133,034		37	%	134,183		37	%	(1,149	)	-1	%
Operating Income	11,091		8	%	12,086		9	%	(995	)	-8	%
Engineered Building Systems
Total	216,728		50	%	218,043		50	%	(1,315	)	-1	%
Intersegment	(7,655	)			(9,354	)			1,699		-18	%
Third Party Sales	209,073		58	%	208,689		58	%	384		0	%
Operating Income	18,869		9	%	20,536		10	%	(1,667	)	-8	%
Consolidated
Total	433,841		100	%	434,283		100	%	(442	)	0	%
Intersegment	(72,352	)			(74,980	)			2,628		-4	%
Third Party Sales	361,489		100	%	359,303		100	%	2,186		1	%
Operating Income	18,496		5	%	24,035		7	%	(5,539	)	-23	%

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