TRI Installer Certification
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TRI’s Installer Certification program is a one day course designed to provide training on how to install tile roofs in compliance with current code requirements. The course is based on the ICC approved Installation Manual for Moderate Climate Regions.
The TRI Certified Installer designation is targeted to entry level roofers, or more experienced roofers of other materials such as asphalt who want to expand their skill into tile. This course can also be used as a refresher for consultants, inspectors, and those on the roof that want to stay up to date on codes and proper procedures.
Lessons Include
Roof Preparation
Single-layer underlayment, double layer underlayment, and vent pipe flashing
Direct deck application
Batten layout options
Counter batten installation
Vertical batten installation
Deep trough valley
Shallow trough valley
Roof layout and load
Tile Installation
Specialty Applications
Gable and eave installation—barrel tile
Dormer vents
Slope change applications
nGutters
Tile repairs and replacements
Pre-engineered roof system
- High-wind conditions
The one day program ends with a short, open book test. Once passed, certified installers receive their announcement letter, certificate, stickers for proposals, hard hat stickers, and special listing in the Find a
Contractor database on the TRI web site. In addition, companies can show the logo on their materials stating that they have “TRI Certified Installers” on staff.
Benefits to TRI Installer Certification
1. Learn how to meet or exceed industry guidelines.
2. What you learn will help you reduce or eliminate costly call backs.
3. TRI promotes certified tile roofing installers in its literature, Web site and videos.
4. Many TRI manufacturer members promote using a certified installer to the general public.
5. Today’s consumers are more sophisticated and demanding. They expect trades people, including tile roofing installers, to have trade certification.
6. Design professionals specify installation by TRI Certified tile roofing installers.
7. Professional instructors will show you how to increase your bottom line through greater efficiency.
8. TRI developed guidelines to help installers rate their company's performance in all areas such as workmanship, efficiency, best practices and code compliance.
9. Adherence to TRI guidelines means you have the weight of industry-based recommendations on your side in the event of a dispute.
10. Demonstrate to your customers that you are installing tile roofing systems consistent with industry guidelines to support your pricing and explain why it may be slightly higher than your competition.