Artificial Grass Online Installation Course
FREE AFTER REBATE!
PURCHASE GREEN is pleased to announce its partnership with ASGI (Association of Synthetic Grass Installers) in offering their online training & installation certification program.
This course is a great learning tool for builders and contractors - both those experienced within the industry looking for a more in-depth understanding of the manufacturing and installation process as well as for those looking to break into this emerging and fast growing industry. The course is a great way to educate yourself on product construction, installation methods, tools of the trade, etc. The course consist of 8 modules - covering topics from raw material construction to turn-key installation solutions. The course comes with a variety of tools that can be used during the design and estimating process - to say nothing of the value in being able to tell your customer's you have been trained by the industry's leading installer trade association. Additionally - with membership in ASGI you can become a Certified Installer.
Training materials are delivered in standard video presentation format with voice-over instruction, installation videos, and a course exam at the end. Each subject provides multiple detailed slides with video and audio delivered in a "class-like" environment. The course features a flash player that you may pause and return to at your convenience. You will also get a free tool list, Design & Buyers' Guide, Cost Worksheets & Special Reports, Estimating & Specifying Guides, and an Installation Guide. Save thousands of dollars in installation costs with ASGI's certified courseware.
Artificial Grass Topics covered include:
- Yarn Basics
- Artificial grass Backings
- Artificial Grass Infill Solutions
- Artifcial Grass Manufacturing Process
- Design Guidelines
- Installation Guidelines
- Artificial Grass Grooming and Maintenance
Topics are presented in overview format and then presented in depth. As an example - you will be introduced to common types of resin used for yarn extrusion, color choices, popular styles, yarn manufacturing steps, style enhancements, and key properties of finished yarns for landscape and leisure sports projects. You will learn about primary and secondary backings, common backing options, percolation, and dimensional stability. You will learn about product selection, quality control, common shapes and sizes, and typical manufacturer warranty information, etc. In the Design and Estimating modules you will be walked through a number of possible solutions for basic landscape and lawn projects, how to use a site survey and how to prepare a Job Cost Analysis, how to prepare site and estimate worksheets to build a proposals - the objective to help you provide a professional design and estimate based upon solid installation guidelines.
PURCHASE GREEN offers a rebate of $.20 per sq ft against your first 2,500 sq ft in grass orders so that effectively your course is FREE! This rebate is off your already reduced contractor pricing!
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Pays for itself in discounts. Review by Ron M
I bought this because I am new to the artificial turf industry and wanted to see if the installation was something plausible. I found this course to be very helpful. This company will get you a discount off your first order of grass after you buy this course so it pays for itself. (Posted on 3/20/12)