NCFI Polyurethanes invites you to participate in the NCFI GoldStar Certified Insulation Contractor Program. More and more, insulation specifiers and building code authorities are requesting that NCFI spray polyurethane foam insulation be installed by a contractor certified or approved by NCFI. We have created this program to meet this need.

To become a GoldStar Contractor, you will be required by NCFI to meet certain standards. These include level of experience, size of operation, insurance carried, and knowledge of spray foam insulation systems. You'll even have to take a written test (but we'll provide you with a study guide).

The benefits of being a GoldStar Contractor will make the effort worth it. First, there will be the prestige value of being identified with the elite contractors in the industry. Second, you will be eligible to bid on insulation projects that require a certified contractor. Third, as NCFI expands its national advertising and promotional activities, we'll provide you with job leads. Fourth, certain joint promotional and marketing benefits will become available to you.

We look forward to welcoming you into NCFI's GoldStar community!

Requirements for Certification
GoldStar insulation contractors will be represented to the public by NCFI as having demonstrated competence with the application of spray polyurethane foam insulation, troubleshooting of spray polyurethane foam application equipment, experience, knowledge of insulation characteristics and building codes, and financial stability.

To be considered an NCFI GoldStar Certified Insulation Contractor, you will need to meet the following requirements:
	Equipment Training/Knowledge: Contractor has attended NCFI Advanced Equipment School or has demonstrated to NCFI's satisfaction that they have acquired sufficient knowledge to safely operate, maintain, and troubleshoot spray foam equipment.
	Experience: Contractor must have applied at least 50,000 lb. of insulation spray foam within the last five years with demonstrated proficiency.
	Purchase History: Contractor must have purchased at least 25,000 lb. of insulation foam chemicals per year.
	Financial Stability: Contractor must demonstrate financial stability. Criteria may include credit history, audited financial statements, etc.
	Insurance: Contractor must maintain a minimum of $1 million of business liability insurance.
	Insulation Knowledge: Contractor must pass an NCFI administered insulation knowledge test to demonstrate they have a minimal understanding of spray foam insulation systems.