JM Roofing Institute Training Center

Start training your Peak Advantage crew at our Roofing Institute Training Center. We invite you and your crew to sign-up for in-person, hands-on training to stay up to date on the latest low-slope roofing technologies and applications. Choose from classes around single ply, bituminous, and liquid applied commercial roofing systems. Check out the descriptions below before you register to get an insight on what your crew will learn.

Course Descriptions

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TPO Training

This course focuses on the basic installation techniques and best practices for the installation of TPO roofing systems. The class will include instruction and hands-on training for adhered, RhinoPlate®, and mechanically attached systems.

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EPDM Training

This course focuses on the basic installation techniques and best practices for the installation of EPDM roofing systems. The class will include instruction and hands-on training for adhered, ballasted, and mechanically attached systems.

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Bituminuous Training

This course focuses on the basic installation techniques and best practices for the installation of both built-up roofing and modified bitumen roof systems. The class will include instruction and hands-on training for both built-up and modified bitumen roof systems.

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Liquid Flashing and Membrane Training

This course focuses on the basic installation techniques and best practices for the installation of liquid flashing and membrane details. The class will include instruction and hands-on training for PermaFlash®, PMMA, and Single Ply Liquid Flashing details and installations.

Available Fall 2024 Classes

January 7-9, 2025 - FULL

  • TPO
    • January 7-8
  • EPDM
    • January 8-9

 

January 28-30, 2025

  • TPO
    • January 28-29
  • EPDM
    • January 29-30

 

February 11-13, 2025

  • TPO 
    • February 11-12
              
  • EPDM
    • February 12-13

 

February 25-26, 2025

  • Bituminous
    • February 25-26

 

Register Your Crew Today!

Know Before You Go:

JM Peak Advantage Contractor attendees will be responsible for their own hotel and travel expenses.

Johns Manville will provide all training and materials, lunch and dinner for each full day training session.

Travel and Attire:

The JM Roofing Institute is located about 40 miles Southwest of Chicago.

The street address is: 2151 W. Channahon Rd, Rockdale, IL 60436

Parking is available at the Training Center (Follow signs upon arrival detailing Training Center Location at the Plant)

Airports

Chicago O’ Hare International and Midway International

Hotels 

A variety of hotel selections are available in the Joliet area near the Training Center. Most people stay near:                            

Hampton Inn – 1521 Riverboat Center Dr, Joliet IL 60436

Fairfield Inn & Suites – 1501 Riverboat Center Dr, Joliet, IL 60436

Holiday Inn – 1471 Rock Creek Boulevard, Joliet, IL 60431

Comfort Inn – 1520 Commerce Lane, Joliet, IL 60431

Attire

These are hands-on sessions. Please wear appropriate working clothing consisting of long-sleeve shirts, jeans or work pants, and safety toe boots. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and gloves will be provided.

 

If there are any questions, please contact Joe Gosdeck at Joe.Gosdeck@jm.com or (262) 331-3481. The main number at our Rockdale Plant is (815) 744-1545.

As your training date gets closer, you will be contacted with more detailed information.