Roofing Installer Program Planned for Sacramento.Contractors Learn Current Installation Methods, Earn Certification and Gain Marketing Edge CHICAGO Chicago, city, United States Chicago (shĭkä`gō, shĭkô`gō), city (1990 pop. 2,783,726), seat of Cook co., NE Ill., on Lake Michigan; inc. 1837. -- Tile roofing contractors will have the opportunity to become certified See certification. in the latest installation methods and best practices at a November training session in Sacramento. Attendees of the Tile Roofing Installer Certification Program will learn current installation techniques, acquire advanced information about tile roofing and earn the "Certified Tile Roofing Installer" designation. "The program has really taken off in the contractor community," says Jeanne Sheehy, managing director of the Tile Roofing Institute (TRI TRI Toxics Release Inventory (US EPA) TRI Touch Research Institute TRI Taux de Rentabilité Interne (French: internal rate of return) TRI Taux de Rentabilité Interne TRI Tile Roofing Institute ), sponsor of the certification program. "In addition to learning about proper installation methods, earning the certification really gives these professionals a leg-up." Marketing Edge According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Sheehy, completing the training session and earning the installer certification gives roofing contractors a marketing edge. "It identifies them to builders and homeowners as installers who are knowledgeable about their industry and current on installation guidelines guidelines, n.pl a set of standards, criteria, or specifications to be used or followed in the performance of certain tasks. ," she states. Contractor employers also benefit from the certification, as they can promote having certified installers on staff and use a certification logo on marketing materials, such as ads and company literature. Training The two-day program addresses broad-based broad-based Of or relating to an index or average that provides a good representation of the overall market. The S&P 500 and NYSE Composite are generally regarded as broad-based stock indexes, while the popular Dow Jones Industrial Average is biased tile roofing practices and techniques, including estimating, planning and execution of residential projects. It will also address regional practices present in the markets where the trainings are conducted. The Sacramento training is the fourth time the training has been held. The certification program is based on TRI's Concrete and Clay Roof Tile Installation Manual for Moderate Climate Regions, a guide co-sponsored by the Western States Roofing Contractors Association and recognized by the International Code Council. The program is open to roofing contractors, forepersons, estimators, owners and manufacturer sales and marketing professionals. Session Details Scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1 and Thursday, Nov. 2, the training will take place at the Holiday Inn Capitol Capitol, seat of the U.S. Congress Capitol, seat of the U.S. government at Washington, D.C. It is the city's dominating monument, built on an elevated site that was chosen by George Washington in consultation with Major Pierre L'Enfant. Plaza in Sacramento, Calif. To earn the "Certified Tile Roofing Installer" designation, attendees must successfully complete the program and pass a certification exam. TRI is currently working on its 2007 schedule of training programs. To learn more about participating in the TRI Tile Roofing Installer Certification Program, call 312-670-4177 or e-mail info@tileroofing.org. About the Tile Roofing Institute Since 1971, the Tile Roofing Institute (TRI) has provided technical expertise on tile roofing systems and installation to roofing professionals and other building industry constituents. TRI manufacturer members produce 95 percent of the tile roofing installed in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , and actively work with research and testing organizations and local code bodies to improve the quality, durability du·ra·ble adj. 1. Capable of withstanding wear and tear or decay: a durable fabric. 2. and affordability of tile roof systems. TRI is a non-profit trade association and membership is open to all those involved in the production, distribution and installation of clay and concrete tile roof systems. More information about TRI can be obtained by visiting www.tileroofing.org or by calling 312-670-4177. |
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