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Instructional Materials for Industry Professionals
The
Chimney and Hearth Pro’s Resource Book:
Paperback. 191 pages.Copyright 2010 by Marge Padgitt. Comprehensive resources for chimney sweeps and hearth retailers.
Included in the book are diagrams, forms, contracts, a sample
employee manual, non-compete contracts, sample estimates for a
variety of projects, contract wording, how to put together a
professional proposal, marketing ideas, list of industry
associations, websites, list of suppliers and manufacturers, and
more tools you need in your business!
A MUST HAVE for any
professional hearth or chimney business owner. Written by an
industry veteran and reviewed by an attorney. The author is a
CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep and NFI Certified Woodburning
Specialist, and is the CEO of a chimney contracting and hearth
installation business in Kansas City, Missouri. $29.95
What people are saying about the book:
"Your book has been very valuable
to me this year in fine tuning the hearth sales/installation
work I do for my parent's business, and in helping get my
brothers and my chimney sweep company off the ground." Joe Will, CCS, Flagship Chimney Services, LLC,
Erie, PA
"Great information for the chimney
or hearth professional - a great addition to your arsenal to
improve your professional image."
Bo Tasso, CCS, Tasso's Chimney Sweep and Masonry Repair,
Inc., Stillman Valley, Ill.
“What an amazing effort. I'm impressed by how complete
the book is. This is really going to help new sweeps
and will be useful to experienced sweeps, too. “
Jim Gillam, Editor and
Publisher, The Chimney Sweep News
Alternative Heating Methods: Presentation CD
By
Marge Padgitt, CCS, NFI. Ready-made 60 slide Power Point or Open
Office presentation for home
shows, homeowner meetings, and seminars to teach the public how to increase the efficiency of their fireplace,
show the heating methods available, efficiency
ratings of appliances, where to find a qualified contractor, and more.
Covers open fireplaces; gas, wood, pellet and corn stoves and inserts;
and masonry heaters. A
great way
to place yourself as the professional without blatant advertising.
You
must be CSIA, F.I.R.E. or NFI Certified to purchase this CD. Available
in Power Point or OpenOffice.org format.
$49.95 includes shipping in the U.S.
Evaluating Chimney
Damages-
For Insurance Adjusters: Presentation CD
By Marge
Padgitt, CCS, NFI. Ready-made 125 slide Power Point or Open Office presentation to help
you teach
insurance adjusters what to look for during an inspection of a damaged
chimney. Covers chimney fire damage, lightning strikes, ground movement,
explosions, and common misconceptions about chimney damage. Includes
resources for more information. You must be CSIA, F.I.R.E. or NFI
Certified with a minimum of 5 years experience in the industry to purchase
this CD. Available
in Power Point or OpenOffice.org format.
$99.95 includes shipping in the U.S.
Chimney Inspections 101 for Home Inspectors:
Presentation CD
By Marge Padgitt, CCS, NFI.
Ready-made 155 slide Power Point or Open Office presentation to teach
Home Inspectors what to look for during an inspection. This is an introductory
course to chimney inspections, Level I and II inspections are explained,
Codes discussed, common chimney problems explained, and resources for more
training and information are provided. Increase your
professional image without blatant advertising. You must be CSIA, F.I.R.E. or
NFI Certified to purchase this CD. Available
in Power Point or OpenOffice.org format.
$129.95 includes shipping in the U.S.
Diagnosing and
Solving Negative House Pressure: Presentation CD
By Marge Padgitt, CCS, NFI. This
75- slide Power Point or Open Office presentation will assist you in teaching
your employees, homeowners, HVAC, and chimney/fireplace industry
professionals about negative pressure. This program covers
what causes negative pressure, how to test and identify neg.
pressure, and solutions to the problem. You must be CSIA,
F.I.R.E. or NFI Certified with a minimum of 5 years experience
in the industry to purchase this CD. Available in Power
Point or OpenOffice.org format.
$59.95
includes shipping in the U.S.
Historic Chimney Preservation:
Presentation CD
By Marge Padgitt, CCS, NFI.
90+ slide Power Point or Open Office presentation for historic
preservation meetings and seminars. Let the public know
what their options are regarding chimney restoration methods.
Includes relining methods, fireplace restoration, historic look
appliances, mantels, masonry
chimney restoration, and maintenance.
For experienced chimney technicians
who are also masons and specialize in this type of work.
Available in Power Point or OpenOffice.org format.
$79.95
includes shipping in the U.S.
Green Heating With Masonry Heaters. Open Office Presentation on CD
(similar to Power Point).
Get the free Open Office Program at
www.openoffice.org. $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping in the Cont. U.S.
Contact us if in a different country. For professional heater masons who are
members of the Masonry Heater Association of North America.
.
4/21/09:FREEMARKETING MASONRY HEATERS 201 PRESENTATIONpart 1 and
part 2 by Marge
Padgitt. FOR MHA MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED WILDACRES 09 Masonry Heater Association
Conference. Download this presentation file and open it using Open Office-
you can get this free program at
www.openoffice.org. Open Office is a free software program that is similar
to Power Point. Click the part 1 and part 2 links above.
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