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14. What is an Installation Masters certified installer?
InstallationMasters™ is a nationwide training and certification program for installers of windows and patio doors in the residential and light
commercial markets. The program was developed by AAMA after prompting from the Building, Environmental, and Thermal Council
(BETEC) through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). InstallationMasters™ is designed to teach installers the best practices and
installation techniques for both new construction and replacement projects based on established industry standards. It provides an
assurance that certified installers have been trained and have passed the written examination.
To qualify as an InstallationMasters™ installer, candidates must complete a training course conducted by trained and accredited
instructors. The candidates must then apply what they have learned to pass a thorough written examination. Once the installers pass the
exam, they become InstallationMasters™ certified installers.
No matter how much you spend on top-of-the-line windows and doors, they won’t achieve peak performance if they are installed
incorrectly. There is a lot to know about properly installing windows and doors. Even if followed, window manufacturers’ installation
instructions can’t be expected to provide complete details on how to handle the hundreds of different surrounding wall and job site
conditions found in the field.
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