Suburban Contractor Academy
Hands-on classes in our Davenport training center, taught by a VSI Certified Trainer and the manufacturers who make the products.
Train Your Crew
Fewer callbacks start in the classroom
Improper installation is the leading cause of siding callbacks. Our classes cover the installation methods manufacturers expect, so your crews get it right the first time. Many classes run in the winter months, before the busy installation season.
Your Instructor
Brian "JR" Girskis
President, Suburban Wholesale & Supply · 30 years with Suburban
- VSI Certified Trainer
- Former InstallationMasters instructor
- Therma-Tru trained
Classes
What we teach
- VSI Certified InstallerThe Vinyl Siding Institute's installer certification, covering industry-accepted vinyl and insulated vinyl siding installation.
- Therma-Tru Door InstallationInstalling Therma-Tru entry door systems correctly the first time.
- Gentek Exterior Siding & CladdingGentek vinyl, steel and aluminum siding and ASCEND composite cladding.
- Gentek WindowsGentek window and patio door products, ordering and installation.
- WincoreWincore windows and patio doors.
- OSI QuadSealant selection and application with OSI Quad.
- Progressive FoamInsulated siding backers, including ProFold.
Sign Up
How to join a class
- Step 1
Watch for announcements
We announce classes on our Facebook page.
- Step 2
Reserve a seat
Call 563-391-4000 or ask Nate Hoskin at the counter.
- Step 3
Know the cost
Some classes are free, and some have a fee. We'll tell you when you sign up.
Had a VSI class with JR. He was a great instructor and made the class fun but informative at the same time.
Keep Learning
Articles between classes
- InstallationInstallation details, VSI best practices and jobsite tips.
- Selling Siding & WindowsShowing, explaining and closing jobs with homeowners.
- ASCEND Composite CladdingPlanks, board & batten, colors, accessories and selling ASCEND.
- Steel SidingGentek steel siding systems and when to sell them.
- TroubleshootingFixing callbacks, waviness, fading and other problems.
- Windows & DoorsGentek, Wincore, Therma-Tru, Larson and window/door selling.
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