The Programs

Wendy A. Jordan, Senior Contributing Editor
September 1, 2004
Professional Remodeler

Additional Information Profiting From Preferred Contracting Programs A Preferred Contractor Program Is Right For Your Company If:

The remodeling industry is peppered with preferred contractor programs for full-service and specialty businesses, often in the exterior replacement arena. Some independent distributors on the national, regional or local level run preferred contractor programs for select installers who agree to specialize in the product lines they carry. A partial listing of national programs includes:

• Alcoa Master Contractor and Mastic Quality Contractor programs: www.alcoahomes.com/protools
• Alside Gold Star Exterior Designer, 800/922-6009
• CertainTeed Roofing Contractor Credential Programs, Insulation Certified Contractor Program, Master Craftsman Programs: www.certainteed.com
• Certified Pella Contractor Program: www.pella.com/professional/programs.asp
• Custom-Bilt Metals Certified Dealer and Installer: www.custombiltmetals.com
• Elk Peak Performance Contractors: www.elkcorp.com/new_faq.cfm
• GAF Certified Contractors: www.gaf.com, click on Certified Contractor Zone
• Gentek Preferred Renovator Program: www.gentekinc.com
• Heartland Certified Remodeler Program: www.heart-land.com/TR/load_RM/RM_certrem.html
• James Hardie Replacement Contractor: www.jameshardie.com/remodeler/prefremprog
• Johns Manville Peak Advantage Contractors: www.jm.com/roofing_systems/4165.htm
• Norandex Reynolds Certified Norandex Professional and Certified Home Improvement Specialist, Norandex and Reynolds Master Craftsman: www.norandexreynolds.com
• Owens Corning Preferred Contractor Program: www.owenscorning.com/residential/preferredcontractor01.asp
• Rheem Team Top Contractor Program: www.rheemteam.com
• Wolman Certified Contractor Program: www.wolman.com/contractor.asp