Contractors and Installers

Experience the Speed and Ease of Polymeric Exteriors

Say goodbye to the challenges of heavy materials like fiber cement, slate, wood and brick, and experience the time-saving benefits of polymeric exteriors. Homeowners will enjoy the beauty and engineered performance benefits like impact and wind resistance. And your business will appreciate the unmatched batch-to-batch consistency, thoughtful installation features and reduced jobsite waste.

Become A Certified Vinyl Siding Installer

Improper installation of vinyl siding is the primary cause of poor product performance and customer dissatisfaction. It can even void manufacturer warranties. That’s why PEPA offers training for any level installer from newcomer to seasoned pro. Becoming certified helps you build confidence with your customers, deliver great results and build your business. Get certified today!

Want to learn more?

Are you an experienced installer?

If you have one or more years of installation experience, you can become a certified installer today. Click the link below to find a class, or take the exam online today.


Are you looking to join the industry?

If you’re looking to join the vinyl siding workforce, you can take our online e-training course to become a trainee, opening a world of brand new opportunities.


Need to renew your certification?

If you’re already a certified installer and you need to renew your certification, just click the button.


Are You Already Certified?

Explore all the resources available to help you win jobs and build greater trust with your customers.


Why Choose Polymeric Exteriors?

Vinyl siding, roofing and other polymeric products are lightweight and easy to handle and cut. Engineered for quick and easy installation, these products deliver lifetime beauty and straightforward benefits for installers of any experience level.

Built-In Productivity

Save on time and labor with vinyl siding, offering easy storage, single-person installation and low waste

Designing Green

Today’s vinyl siding delivers environmental benefits throughout its life cycle, from manufacturing to recycling

Maintenance-Free

No painting, no caulking and no risk of rotting, vinyl siding is designed to deliver homeowner peace of mind

Want to learn more?

Read all about the long-term benefits of composite roofing, vinyl siding and other polymeric exteriors for you and your customers.

Choose Quality For Your Customers

PEPA, through our VSI Certified Product Program helps you find products you can trust to deliver long-lasting performance for your customer. All VSI-certified products are guaranteed to meet or exceed industry standards for quality and performance.

  • Weatherability, wind load and impact-resistance
  • Expansion and shrinkage
  • Surface distortion
  • Length, width and thickness

Grow Your Workforce

We know finding talented, dedicated installers can be a challenge. Check out our webinar series for helpful tips and strategies to grow and retain the best workers for your crew.

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Tips to Help You Stay on Top

Get our siding installation guide in multiple languages, browse checklists or download maintenance guides for homeowners.

How to Recycle Your Vinyl Scrap

Learn how to make your jobsite waste work harder for the planet and find a vinyl scrap recycling center near you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find the information you need fast about the Polymeric Exterior Products Association's work—in advocacy, workforce training and certification, building code resources, sustainability and more—in our Frequently Asked Questions.