To provide the information necessary to identify and inspect residential exterior cladding. To certify inspectors through education and testing.

The Composite Siding Training Manual. Written and Published by Siding Solutions, Inc.

An Overview of The Inspection Process
Class Action Settlement Inspection Protocols
Types of Damage
Tools Required to Conduct a Siding Inspection
The use of These Tools and Recording and Interpreting the Results
Conducting and Recording an Inspection
Calculating the Total Areas of Siding and Damage
Clues for Recognizing Damage
Hardboard siding manufacturers and products
Recognizing Damage in Hardboard Siding
Warranty Claims for Hardboard Siding
Class Action Settlements for Hardboard Siding
Fiber-Cement Sidng:
..... Identifying the Manufacturer
..... Installation Requirements
..... Paint Requirements
..... Maintenance Requirements
..... Damage and Causation Exceptions
Exterior Insulation Finish Systems
..... EIFS Associated Damage
..... The Process for Inspecting EIFS
The Report Format
..... Sample Report Forms

Part 1. The 13 Section Review Tests:
Intended as a study guide, these tests should be completed while studying each section..

This section will be adapted for the NAHI Conference and will be a part of the seminar.

Part 2: The Siding Specialist FINAL Certification Test:

Your ability to perform an inspection and prepare a report will be evaluated by this test. Our goal is to insure a Siding Specialist has received enough training to succesfully conduct siding inspections. This test will also be returned to you with corrections. Requires a score of 80% for Certification.

This part will be taken seperately by those signed up for the Certification Course.
Details will be given at the Conference.