Who is ‘America’s Best Installer’
Insulation professional Gerardo Macias of Wauconda, Ill.-based Northern Insulation beat out 34 competitors to win the title of “America’s Best Installer” and the $10,000 grand prize at the Best Installer competition.
The competition, now in its 17th year, is hosted by Johns Manville and Insulate America. The idea is to promote awareness of the skills, the hard work and the dedication of local insulation installers who can contribute to a more energy-efficient home and cost savings for the homeowner.
The competition was founded in 2003 by Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, and Insulate America, the nation’s largest independent insulation contractor organization.
The Best Installer competition brings together insulation installers from across the country to test their installation skills. This year, competitors were tasked with installing JM formaldehyde-free insulation batts into mock home structures, designed with barriers like electrical outlets, pipes and vaulted ceilings. Macias and the other competitors were judged on their speed, workmanship and the overall quality of the job.
Macias, center, took home the top prize.
“Each year we’re amazed by the talent and dedication of the local insulation professionals at the Best Installer’s competition and this year was no exception,” said Bob Wamboldt, president of Insulation Systems at Johns Manville. “Gerardo’s performance stood out from the rest and we thank him and all of this year’s competitors for the important role they play in supporting our insulation industry and promoting energy efficiency.”
The competition, now in its 17th year, is hosted by Johns Manville and Insulate America. The idea is to promote awareness of the skills, the hard work and the dedication of local insulation installers who can contribute to a more energy-efficient home and cost savings for the homeowner.
The competition was founded in 2003 by Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company, and Insulate America, the nation’s largest independent insulation contractor organization.
The Best Installer competition brings together insulation installers from across the country to test their installation skills. This year, competitors were tasked with installing JM formaldehyde-free insulation batts into mock home structures, designed with barriers like electrical outlets, pipes and vaulted ceilings. Macias and the other competitors were judged on their speed, workmanship and the overall quality of the job.
Macias, center, took home the top prize.“Each year we’re amazed by the talent and dedication of the local insulation professionals at the Best Installer’s competition and this year was no exception,” said Bob Wamboldt, president of Insulation Systems at Johns Manville. “Gerardo’s performance stood out from the rest and we thank him and all of this year’s competitors for the important role they play in supporting our insulation industry and promoting energy efficiency.”