Vinyl Installation Training From Suburban Wholesale & Supply

Improperly installed vinyl siding is the leading cause for call backs and service issues after your job is completed. The Vinyl Siding Institute (VSI) offers a product certification training program—administered by Suburban Wholesale & Supply—that helps reduce these problems. Vinyl siding, including insulated vinyl siding, is the only exterior cladding with a product certification program from VSI. As certified installers with VSI, we are able to train you and your installers on industry-accepted application techniques. When you complete this program, you will have the validation of the Vinyl Siding Institute, proving your demonstrated knowledge and helping you gain the trust and confidence of your customers. As your trainers, Suburban Wholesale & Supply serves as an accredited quality control agency that ensures products and colors meet or exceed industry standards. With our vinyl installation training services, we help ensure that industry standards are perpetuated. This is why the Vinyl Siding Institute recommends using installers—like Suburban —who are certified through their certified installer program.

Certified Installer Program

Having “VSI Certified Installer” next to your name means instant validation of your skills. Whether you’re looking to win more jobs as a subcontractor or increase your earning potential, VSI Certified Installers enjoy instant credibility and increased exposure through our website database. And with additional tools and training to help you move faster and reduce callbacks on every job, VSI can help you market yourself and win more work.

Why get certified?

• Use the VSI Certified Installer logo and career-building tools to help you market your skills and win more jobs

• Gain access to others in your field, and learn what standards you need to meet in order to stay among the top installers in your area, with the VSI Official Registry

• Validation of your skills and improved credibility

• Deliver a higher quality installation resulting in fewer callbacks

• Access VSI continuing education courses and career-building events, along with StartSafe courses

• Increase exposure and leads with a listing in VSI Certified Installer database

Get Certified In-Person

For skilled vinyl siding installers, becoming a VSI Certified Installer is easy. Get started by taking a class taught by a VSI Certified Trainer person at our training center at Suburban Wholesale and Supply. Next, pass an exam that tests your knowledge about vinyl siding installation and industry recognized installation standards according to ASTM D4756.

Your certification through the VSI Certified Installer Program is valid for five years.

After initial certification, you must apply for recertification every five years to ensure you're up-to-date on the latest vinyl siding application techniques.

We typically hold classes in the winter months so that we are not taking you away from the job site. Classes usually take around five to six hours with class room instruction and an exam.

The Benefits Of Certification

So you’ve proven your expertise and dedication to doing great work on the job. Why become a certified installer? As a “VSI Certified Installer” title and logo on your resume and business materials to help you start winning more work. And the advantages don’t stop there.

Do You Qualify for the VSI Certified Installer Program?

To become a VSI Certified Installer, you must have one year of previous industry experience, or two consecutive semesters of VSI approved installer certification curriculum via an accredited educational institution. If you have less than one year of experience, you may still participate in the program, but you will not receive your certification until you obtain the required experience.