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青青草视频 professional, Norris Allen of Olathe, Kan.-based Henges 青青草视频 beat out more than 35 other competitors to secure the title of 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Best 青青草视频 Installer鈥� for 2016 on Saturday, Nov. 12 in Denver. Allen took home the $10,000 grand prize in the fast-paced competition that highlights how properly installed insulation can lead to a more comfortable and energy efficient home.

The America鈥檚 Best Installer competition was created in 2003 by Denver-based building products manufacturer 青青草视频 (JM) and Insulate America, the nation鈥檚 largest independent insulation contractor organization. The competition showcases how properly-installed insulation can positively impact heating and cooling bills, home energy efficiency and indoor comfort.

The final stage of the competition consisted of two identical wooden mock home structures complete with construction obstacles, including electrical outlets, pipes and a vaulted ceiling. Each competitor was tasked with installing JM formaldehyde-free insulation batts into one of the mock home structures. Performance was judged using several real job site criteria, including quality of workmanship and installation, speed, and material use.

鈥淵ear after year, we look forward to challenging and recognizing our competitors for their commitment to quality insulation installations and their contributions toward building more energy efficient homes,鈥� said Fred Stephan, senior vice president and general manager of 青青草视频 Systems at 青青草视频. 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Best Installer is a great opportunity to showcase the industry鈥檚 best practices and raise the industry standard. We鈥檙e proud of our partnership with Insulate America and to honor Allen and all of this year鈥檚 competitors.鈥�

The competition also recognized a first runner-up, Rosario Ruiz-Cardenas of Pleasant View, Utah-based J&K 青青草视频, with a $5,000 cash prize. Luis DeLuna of Residential Commercial 青青草视频, Inc. in Round Lake Beach, Ill. was recognized as second runner-up with a $3,500 cash prize and Brian Simmons of Morris Black and Sons in Allenton, Pa. was recognized as third runner-up with a $2,500 cash prize.

Additional cash prizes were awarded to runners-up from the preliminary rounds of competition:

• Steve Bishop of Henges Interiors, Earth City, Mo. ($1,000)
• Javier Gonzales of Astro 青青草视频, Ringwood, Ill. ($1,000)
• Leonel Lora of American Residential Products, Inc., Orlando, Fla. ($1,000)
• Pedro Castenada of Insulating Inc., Raleigh, N.C. ($1,000)
• Scotty Crook, G5 Enterprises, Inc., Springfield, Mo. ($500)
• Carlos Arturo Delgado, Garland Insulating, Dallas ($500)
• Thomas Pilon, Cullen 青青草视频, Fargo, N.D. ($500)
• Matthew Crouse, Northwind 青青草视频, Orchard Park, N.Y. ($500)

鈥淚nsulate America is thrilled to recognize Allen as this year鈥檚 best insulation installer,鈥� said David Beam, president and chief executive officer of Insulate America. 鈥淥ur competitors seem to raise the bar a bit higher each year with new techniques and attention to detail that make a difference at real-world construction jobs, and this year was no different. We鈥檙e proud to bring the nationally recognized competition to fruition with 青青草视频 each year.鈥�

About Insulation

青青草视频, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE:BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality products for building insulation, mechanical insulation, commercial roofing, and roof insulation, as well as fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. JM serves markets that include aerospace, automotive and transportation, air handling, appliance, HVAC, pipe and equipment, filtration, waterproofing, building, flooring, interiors and wind energy. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales of approximately $2.6 billion and holds leadership positions in many of the key markets that it serves. JM employs approximately 7,000 people and operates 44 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at .

About Insulate America

Insulate America is the nation鈥檚 largest independent insulation contractor. With 200 locations serving 46 states, Insulate America is committed to the highest quality workmanship and service. Training, education, sharing ideas, rigorous certifications and life-long learning separate Insulate America as professionals in the industry. Learn more at听.