The Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA) is the trade association representing the wide range of polymeric exterior building and home improvement products used on homes across North America. PEPA unites industry leaders to tackle shared challenges and drive long-term success. 

Our mission:

• Defending and expanding markets for polymeric products by promoting their benefits to the industry and its consumers.
• Preparing a larger, more experienced workforce to meet growing demand, through expanded installation training and certification programs.
• Championing members' interests at every level of government and industry, including proposed changes to ASTM and other code body standards and legislation to protect the right to choose polymeric exteriors.
• Elevating industry sustainability facts through life cycle inventory and environmental product declarations.
• Building a thriving community where ideas are shared, partnerships are formed and collective success is celebrated.
• Fostering and promoting new innovations that push the boundaries of what's possible in beautiful, high-performance and sustainable exterior design.

Visit our website. OR Check out the 'Informational Flyer' on PEPA for more information under 'Literature Downloads' to the right.

The new PEPA portal

Dear PEPA Members:

We’re excited to share that our Members-Only Portal has officially been refreshed and enhanced to better serve you.

This overhaul makes it easier than ever to access important documents, discover valuable resources and stay connected with everything happening across PEPA.

Inside the portal, you’ll find:

• Marketing Materials: Access logos, videos, infographics and more to help educate your customers and grow your business
• Committees: Explore committee opportunities and find new ways to get involved
• Governance Documents (Under the About Us tab): Review by-laws, member dues sheets and other important PEPA resources 
• If you’re a new PEPA member and haven’t registered for portal access yet, you can get started here.

We encourage all members—new and long-standing—to log in and explore the updated experience!

Check out the new member portal.

VSI Certified installer training webinars

The VSI continues working to expand our virtual learning opportunities as we work to grow the installer workforce, the upcoming virtual certification course, “Vinyl Siding Installation – Certified Installer Certification,” is another example. The five-hour education experience will be instructed by a VSI Trainer.

Participants will walk away with a strong understanding of vinyl siding installation, independent validation of your skills and knowledge, improved credibility as a qualified professional installer, increased exposure through the website’s official registry, use of the VSI Certified Installer logo and marketing materials, as well as becoming a Certified Vinyl Siding Installer, complete with certificate – good for 5 years! The cost for this event is $95 per registrant. Payment information will be collected during the official registration process.

Keep up with our installer trainings

Why polymeric exteriors?

From the roof to the backyard, polymeric products prove you can have it all—building resilience and enduring beauty into the entire exterior, at any price point. Some of the benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Cladding: Polymeric siding is available in a range of colors, textures and performance options.
• Trim: Polymeric trim products are designed to shed water and create aesthetic transitions.
• Roofing: Innovative polymeric roofing offers superior weather resistance in a variety of aesthetics, such as simulated shake or slate shingles.

Learn more about polymeric exteriors.

For industry professionals

Expertise and support at your fingertips!

Access information and tools tailored for professionals working with polymeric exteriors – from installation best practices to advanced training, code information and product certification.

Elevate your business with PEPA!

Expand your reach and resources in the polymeric exterior industry. PEPA membership is your gateway to growth and success, and it’s open to all businesses that manufacture, support, sell and install polymeric exterior products.

Become a member!

Latest Webinars

PEPA Industry Insider: Navigating the New Frontier of EPR for Polymeric Exterior Building Products

This webinar is exclusively for PEPA members only. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is quickly becoming a reality across North America—bringing major implications for polymeric exterior building products like vinyl siding, cellular PVC and composites. What was once a future concern is now an active, state-by-state regulatory landscape reshaping compliance, costs ...
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VSI Certified Installer Training - December 16

The VSI continues working to expand our virtual learning opportunities as we work to grow the installer workforce, the upcoming virtual certification course, “Vinyl Siding Installation – Certified Installer Certification,” is another example. The five-hour education experience will be instructed by a VSI Trainer, hosted by Alex Brand, VSI’s Assistant ...
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Latest Videos

The Weekly Blend - Episode 203

Join us every week to learn the latest news in the roofing, metal, coatings and outdoor living industry. The 203rd episode of The Weekly Blend is live! Join The Coffee Shops’ President Heidi Ellsworth and COO Karen Edwards for the latest episode of this Coffee Shop original web series. Tune in to ...
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Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA)'s Videos

To learn more about PEPA, visit their RCS Directory. Subscribe to the PEPA YouTube channel. The trend of polymeric exterior products continues to grow. Introducing PEPA | Exteriors For A Resilient Future
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