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The Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor - Book Rental Package gives candidates access to the primary technical references used to prepare for the Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor examination. This package is designed for contractors who want a complete rental library covering roofing construction, estimating, building-code requirements, steep-slope systems, membrane roofing systems, OSHA construction safety, and Alabama Business and Law preparation.
The rental package includes the Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA); International Building Code, 2021; Roofing Construction and Estimating by Daniel Atcheson, 1995; NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems; NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems; and NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition.
All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. The prepared references help candidates create a more organized study routine by making major sections easier to locate and important information easier to recognize. Candidates can use the same highlighted and tabbed books throughout their preparation so the reference system becomes familiar before test day.
The Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor trade examination is open book and administered by PSI as part of the licensing process overseen by the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors. The exam covers roofing estimating, surface preparation, steep- and low-slope roofing systems, roofing components, waterproofing, and construction safety.
The rental cost is $1,424, plus a $450 refundable deposit, for a total of $1,874. The $450 deposit is refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within six months from the time they are received.
Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders.
The $450 refundable deposit is intended to be returned when the books are returned in similar condition within six months from the time they are received.
Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders.
The Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor examination is administered by PSI for candidates pursuing the applicable contractor classification through the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.
The examination content outline includes Estimating and Plan Reading, Surface Preparation and Planning, Steep and Low Slope Roofing including built-up roofing and waterproofing, Roofing Components, and Safety.
Steep and Low Slope Roofing is the largest portion of the examination, with 27 questions. This makes roofing systems, materials, flashing, waterproofing, drainage, membranes, underlayment's, and related installation details a major priority during study.
Estimating and Plan Reading contains 10 questions. Roofing contractors should be comfortable interpreting dimensions, calculating roof areas, understanding slopes, reviewing construction details, and determining material quantities. Roofing Construction and Estimating is an important reference for these subjects.
Roofing Components contains 9 questions, Surface Preparation and Planning contains 8, and Safety contains 6. Each area contributes to the overall score, so candidates should study the complete exam outline rather than concentrating only on the largest category.
The Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor examination is an open book test. Candidates may use approved reference materials during testing under PSI's examination rules.
All books in this rental package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Permanent tabs provide convenient navigation points for major subjects, while highlighting can make useful information easier to recognize during repeated study.
The exam provides 150 minutes for 60 questions, or an average of approximately two and a half minutes per question. Candidates should develop the ability to identify the correct reference quickly before beginning a lookup.
OSHA should be familiar for construction-safety topics. The International Building Code supports applicable roofing and building-code requirements. Roofing Construction and Estimating supports estimating, quantities, measurements, and general roofing construction concepts.
The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems supports steep-slope roofing preparation, while the NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems supports low-slope and membrane system topics. Understanding the difference between the two manuals can make reference navigation more efficient.
Candidates should use the highlighted and tabbed books throughout preparation rather than waiting until the examination. Repeated practice helps build familiarity with where subjects are located and how the references are organized.
The Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors regulates covered general contracting and specialty construction work. Roofing & Sheet Metal is recognized within Alabama's Building Construction specialty classifications under Moisture Protection.
The trade examination is only one part of the licensing process. Applicants must also satisfy Alabama's experience, documentation, classification, and other applicable requirements before receiving a contractor license.
Roofing & Sheet Metal is recognized within Alabama's Building Construction specialty classification structure under Moisture Protection. Applicants seeking this classification must demonstrate experience relevant to the roofing and sheet metal work they intend to perform.
Alabama's general contractor licensing law applies to covered construction undertakings with a total project cost of $100,000 or more, including labor and materials. The current $100,000 threshold became effective October 1, 2024.
Subcontractors performing covered work at the applicable statutory threshold are also subject to Alabama contractor licensing requirements. Prime contractors and subcontractors use separate application processes.
Applicants seeking Roofing & Sheet Metal classification authority should provide documented experience that supports their intended work. Roofing can involve steep-slope systems, membrane systems, waterproofing, roof components, flashing, drainage, estimating, and related moisture-protection work.
PSI administers the applicable contractor examinations, while the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors determines classification eligibility and final licensing approval.
Book Preparation: All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.
Rental Return Period: The $450 deposit is refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within six months from the time they are received.
Order Processing: Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders.
The trade examination references included in this rental package for Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor preparation are:
NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition is included separately in the package for preparation related to Alabama Business and Law requirements.
Candidates should work with the highlighted and tabbed references throughout the preparation period. Familiarity with the organization of the books can make it easier to identify and locate information during a timed open-book examination.
A productive preparation plan should begin with Steep and Low Slope Roofing because it represents the largest portion of the trade examination. Candidates should study roofing assemblies, materials, membranes, underlayments, flashing, drainage, penetrations, waterproofing, and related installation practices.
Use the NRCA Steep Slope Roof Systems manual for steep-slope subjects and the NRCA Membrane Roofing Systems manual for low-slope and membrane roofing. Practice recognizing which manual applies before looking for the answer.
Estimating and Plan Reading deserves dedicated preparation because it accounts for 10 questions. Practice interpreting roof dimensions, calculating areas and quantities, understanding slopes, and reviewing construction details using Roofing Construction and Estimating.
Surface Preparation and Planning contains 8 questions. Candidates should review substrates, existing roof conditions, preparation procedures, sequencing, moisture considerations, and the planning required before installing roofing systems.
Roofing Components contains 9 questions. Study how roof system components interact, including flashing, edges, penetrations, drainage, and other details associated with complete roofing assemblies.
Safety contains 6 questions and should be reviewed consistently. Roofing work can involve serious fall, ladder, scaffold, tool, electrical, and material-handling hazards. Use OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 regularly so the organization of the safety regulations becomes familiar.
The highlighted and tabbed preparation provides a consistent navigation structure across the rental books. Candidates should practice locating subjects under timed conditions, checking the applicable reference, and reviewing the surrounding information rather than memorizing isolated answers.
Contractor Exam Prep supports Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor candidates through organized study guidance, roofing-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and confidence-building study structure.
The rental package gives candidates access to the primary technical references without requiring them to purchase the complete reference library. The books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation, creating a more organized way to work with the material.
Preparation can be structured around the major exam categories: Estimating and Plan Reading, Surface Preparation and Planning, Steep and Low Slope Roofing, Roofing Components, and Safety. This approach makes it easier to divide study time according to the content of the examination.
Reference navigation is especially important because the trade exam is open book. Candidates can practice determining whether a question belongs in OSHA, the International Building Code, Roofing Construction and Estimating, or one of the NRCA roofing manuals before beginning the lookup.
Practice-oriented study can also help identify weaker areas. A contractor experienced in residential steep-slope roofing may need additional preparation involving membrane systems or commercial code requirements, while a commercial roofer may need more review of estimating or steep-slope systems.
The included NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition gives candidates a separate highlighted and tabbed reference for preparation related to Alabama Business and Law requirements.
The Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor - Book Rental Package combines the trade references, NASCLA Alabama, highlighted and tabbed book preparation, and a six-month rental return period into one organized option for candidates working toward their Alabama contractor licensing goals.
The package includes OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, the 2021 International Building Code, Roofing Construction and Estimating, both NRCA roofing manuals, and NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition. All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.
The rental cost is $1,424 plus a $450 refundable deposit, for a total of $1,874.
The $450 deposit is refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within six months from the time they are received.
Yes. All books in this package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.
Please allow up to 15 business days for book & course rental package orders.
Yes. The examination is open book and allows approved reference materials under PSI's examination rules.
The Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor examination contains 60 questions, with 150 minutes allowed for completion.
The minimum passing score is 70%, which equals 42 correct answers out of 60 questions.
Steep and Low Slope Roofing, including built-up roofing and waterproofing, is the largest exam area with 27 questions.
Yes. NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition is included highlighted and tabbed for preparation related to Alabama Business and Law requirements.
Yes. The rental package includes NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems and NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems.
PSI administers the trade examination as part of the licensing process overseen by the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.
