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"We continue to promote ProVia's Installer Certification Program, and have had over 1,000 installers complete the program since its inception. One of the huge benefits of this program is fewer callbacks, thus saving time and money," Ley says. "ProVia's iPad app has proven to be a tremendous tool that helps dealers during the in-home selling process to quickly and effectively show various styles and combinations of doors." Andersen Windows and Doors has a Certified Installer Program the company hopes can help installers differentiate them- selves. e program offers a three-day certi- fication course that includes classroom and hands-on training. Along with installation support, the program also provides marketing materials, a certified installer portal and the ability to extend a two-year installation lim- ited warranty for certified installed projects. While there are requirements to involvement with the program, Andersen hopes participa- tion in the program can help a professional's sales and/or leads on a consistent basis. Masonite also hopes to be a resource for professionals through various means, in- cluding the Preferred Remodeler program that works in partnership with Angie's List. rough the program, members have access to hand samples, door cuts and more through their dealer to help during their sales pro- cess. e company also offers its Masonite Xpress (MAX) Configurator, a Web-based design and pricing tool accessible on com- puters or tablets. Users can upload photos of their existing doorway and then see how their door selection would look within that space. Upon selection, a quote can be received from a nearby dealer. Visualizer tools are also available from Simpson Door Company, which the com- pany finds extremely helpful considering the personalization trends. "We offer a range of free, online Doormagination tools to help people design their doors. ese include our popular "Test Drive a Door," "Glass Taste Test" and wood species selector, all of which enable people to view the range of options available to personalize their doors and to envision how a Simpson door will look in their home," Loveless says. Idea galleries are also available on the Doormagination home page to help spark inspiration and show the range of options available. | for both parties to do research and under- stand the various product types and options available to them for their project," Premeau says. "e site contains all of our products, options, performance ratings, 2-D drawings, 3-D models and distributor network infor- mation. Of course, contacting Kolbe directly through our website is always an option for either party." ProVia continues to focus on helping re- modelers and home improvement profes- sionals through training and other tools. "We've introduced a new, expandable pull- out door display that can be easily custom- ized to fit a remodeler or home improvement professional's needs. e standard unit holds four display doors and can be expanded to hold up to 10 display doors that pull out ap- proximately 33 in. for easy viewing," Contat says. "erma-Tru has recently launched a new, dedicated technical assistance line for answers to installation, warranty and product questions. e toll-free number is 1-800-4BUILDER, and is staffed by knowl- edgeable, trained company staff." Technical documents and detailed prod- uct guides are available for professionals on Marvin Windows and Doors' website, but the company has found visual tools can help fur- ther a conversation between professionals and clients. "We've found that visual tools such as our online Inpiration Gallery are essential for professional and consumer collaboration. Many projects within this gallery feature win- dows and doors to help bridge a professional's conversation with a consumer about a project from the look of a window to a broader dis- cussion of the home's overall design aesthet- ic," Hanson explains. "Additionally, Marvin showrooms invite an ideal shared consumer/ professional experience where consumers can learn more about styles, functionality and op- tions while a professional has the opportunity to naturally highlight a door display while also featuring window products." Kolbe also recommends its website as a re- source for both professionals and their cus- tomers. "Our website is a tremendous resource INOVO Patio Door by SIMONTON can be installed directly from box into opening. The vinyl door can be upgraded with optional glass packages, grids, tints and blinds between glass. Circle 12 on inquiry card THERMA-TRU expands its Classic-Craft American Style Collection and Classic-Craft Rustic Collection to offer wider and taller door styles in addition to decorative, privacy and textured glass options, which are growing in popularity. Circle 13 on inquiry card QualifiedRemodeler.com QR July 2016 59