Joining the Rain Gutter Association isn’t just about having your name on a member list — it’s about tapping into a community and resources designed to make your business and the industry stronger, safer, and more profitable. Whether you’re a new member or you’ve been around since the first gutter machine hit the truck bed, here’s how to get the most value out of your membership
Hiring and training new installers or salespeople can eat up days of time you don’t have. That’s why the RGA’s pre-employment training programs are such a game-changer. Our training modules walk new recruits through the basics of gutter installation and sales — from ladder safety and jobsite prep to customer communication and closing the deal.
These certifications helps you build a baseline of skill and professionalism before they ever set foot on a job. And your RGA membership includes unlimited access to this coursework for all employees!
Result: faster onboarding, fewer callbacks, and less time spent explaining how to safely use a ladder.
After they pass the courses, employees receive a certificate they can put on their resume and show to your customers.
Every week, we publish Toolbox Talks — short, powerful safety sessions you can use during morning huddles before your first job of the day.
What makes these different? They’re based on real incidents from actual gutter companies. Each one breaks down what happened, how the installer got hurt, and what could have been done differently. It’s safety training that hits home because it comes from your peers — not from a generic safety manual. If you've ever seen an installer roll their eyes during a generic safety talk, you know how important that is.
Result: fewer injuries, better safety habits, and a culture of responsibility on your crews.
A sample toolbox talk from the collection.
If you’ve ever wished you could just sit down with other gutter company owners and talk shop — what’s working, what’s not, and how to fix it — our bi-weekly Mastermind Discussions are exactly that.
Every session focuses on a real business challenge: hiring, marketing, pricing, production, leadership, safety, and more. Members share their own “gutter war stories,” successes, and lessons learned the hard way.
Result: fresh ideas, accountability, and community support — because you shouldn’t have to figure it all out alone.
Software and tools can be expensive. That’s why RGA members get exclusive discounts from our industry partners, including software that helps with estimating, scheduling, marketing, and business management.
These discounts alone can often cover the cost of your membership — and then some.
Result: better margins, smoother operations, and more money left in your pocket.
The RGA has a wealth of marketing materials, including guides, media resources, and more. Did you know that RGA members can request to have these branded with company logo and colors? Use them to showcase your work, make powerful recommendations with enhanced visuals, and demonstrate your expertise. We even provide a RGA membership badge you can put on your website and in-home sales materials.
To help with SEO, we can also share your well-written blog and internet resources on our website and link back to your website. This assists with your local search rankings.
Result: RGA materials sell for you in the background while you're out there measuring homes and installing gutter.
This style guide is one example of a resource we can brand to your company as part of your RGA membership
It's downright impossible to find well-built software specifically for the gutter industry. That's the where the RGA will be stepping in soon to provide exclusive access to gutter specific software - we're talking estimating tools that help consolidate workflows and enhance communication. Stay tuned for more!
Result: Stay on the cutting edge of tech and play an important part in the development of tools that will change the industry.
If you use what’s available — the training, the toolbox talks, the masterminds, and the discounts — your membership will more than pay for itself. The Rain Gutter Association exists to make sure you don’t have to build your business alone, from scratch, or in the dark.
Dive in, participate, and connect. The more you put into your membership, the more you’ll get out of it — and the stronger the entire gutter industry becomes because of it.
