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The Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package combines the primary roofing trade exam references, NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition, professionally highlighted and tabbed book preparation, 1 year of course access, and Application Service in one comprehensive rental package. It is designed for contractors preparing for the Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor examination and working toward the applicable Alabama contractor licensing classification.
Roofing and sheet metal contracting requires knowledge across several technical areas. Candidates may need to understand steep-slope and low-slope roofing systems, waterproofing, roofing components, estimating, plan reading, surface preparation, building-code requirements, flashing, drainage, and construction safety. The Alabama examination reflects this broad scope and requires candidates to prepare across both practical roofing knowledge and technical reference material.
This Ultimate 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. Candidates can use the prepared references throughout their study period to become familiar with major chapters, roofing subjects, code provisions, safety requirements, and technical information before the open-book PSI examination.
The package also includes 1 year of course access and Application Service. This combination allows candidates to work through organized exam preparation while using the same technical references associated with their study and receiving application-related support as part of the Ultimate package.
The $450 refundable deposit will be returned upon the return of the books in similar condition within 1 year of rental.
Please allow up to 15 business days for ultimate book package orders.
The Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor examination is administered by PSI for candidates pursuing the applicable classification through the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.
The examination content outline includes 10 questions in Estimating and Plan Reading, 8 questions in Surface Preparation and Planning, 27 questions in Steep and Low Slope Roofing including built-up roofing and waterproofing, 9 questions in Roofing Components, and 6 questions in Safety.
Steep and Low Slope Roofing is the largest section of the examination. Candidates should devote significant preparation time to roof assemblies, materials, membranes, underlayments, waterproofing, flashing, drainage, penetrations, and system details. The two NRCA manuals included in this package provide specialized technical material for these areas.
Estimating and Plan Reading is another important category. Roofing contractors should be comfortable interpreting roof dimensions, slopes, quantities, construction details, and material requirements. Roofing Construction and Estimating supports this portion of preparation.
Surface Preparation and Planning, Roofing Components, and Safety also contribute substantially to the exam. A complete preparation plan should address every published category rather than focusing exclusively on roofing installation techniques.
The Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor examination is an open book test. Candidates may use approved reference materials under PSI's examination rules.
The books in this Ultimate package are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation. Permanent tabs create clear navigation points throughout the references, while highlighting can help useful information stand out during repeated study.
The examination provides 150 minutes for 60 questions, giving candidates an average of approximately two and a half minutes per question. Efficient reference navigation is therefore an important preparation skill. Candidates should learn to identify which book is most likely to contain the answer before beginning a lookup.
OSHA should be familiar for questions involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, tools, electrical hazards, and other construction-safety topics. The International Building Code supports applicable roofing and building-code questions.
Roofing Construction and Estimating supports estimating, measurements, quantities, slopes, and general roofing practices. The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems supports steep-slope roofing topics, while the NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems supports low-slope and membrane system preparation.
Use the highlighted and tabbed references throughout the course. Repeated navigation helps candidates build familiarity with the organization of each book so locating information becomes a practiced skill rather than something attempted for the first time during the examination.
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 Ultimate package includes Application Service as part of the overall preparation offering. The application process and examination preparation are separate parts of the licensing path, and candidates should address both as they work toward their Alabama contractor licensing goal.
The Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors classifies contractors according to the work they are qualified to perform. Roofing & Sheet Metal is recognized within Building Construction specialty classifications under Moisture Protection.
Applicants requesting this classification must provide documented experience supporting the work they intend to perform. Current Alabama licensing materials require qualifying work and project references for requested classifications, and the Board determines classification eligibility based on the applicant's documented experience.
Alabama's general contractor licensing law applies to covered construction undertakings with a total 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.
Roofing and sheet metal contractors should make sure the classification requested corresponds with their documented experience. The work can involve steep-slope systems, membrane systems, waterproofing, flashing, roofing components, estimating, and other moisture-protection activities. Final classification approval is determined by the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Book Preparation: All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.
Rental Return Period: The $450 refundable deposit will be returned upon the return of the books in similar condition within 1 year of rental.
Order Processing: Please allow up to 15 business days for ultimate book package orders.
The trade examination references included for Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor preparation are:
NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition is included separately in the Ultimate package for preparation related to Alabama Business and Law requirements.
The Ultimate package includes 1 year of course access, allowing candidates to build a structured study plan around the major exam categories while using the highlighted and tabbed reference books throughout preparation.
Steep and Low Slope Roofing should receive the greatest amount of attention because it represents 27 of the 60 exam questions. Candidates should review steep-slope assemblies, low-slope systems, membrane roofing, built-up roofing, waterproofing, flashing, drainage, penetrations, and related system details.
Estimating and Plan Reading contains 10 questions. Practice interpreting dimensions, roof areas, slopes, quantities, and construction information using Roofing Construction and Estimating. Candidates should understand how field measurements and plan information connect to material calculations and roofing installation.
Roofing Components contains 9 questions. Study flashing, roof edges, drainage components, penetrations, and other details that contribute to a complete roofing assembly.
Surface Preparation and Planning contains 8 questions. Review substrates, existing roof conditions, preparation requirements, sequencing, moisture, and other conditions that can influence roofing installation.
Safety contains 6 questions and should be incorporated throughout the study schedule. Roofing presents serious fall hazards and can also involve ladders, scaffolds, tools, electrical hazards, and material handling. Practice navigating OSHA so safety information can be located efficiently.
Use the highlighted and tabbed books while working through course study. Select a subject, determine which reference applies, locate the supporting material, and review why the information matters. This reinforces both roofing knowledge and open-book reference navigation.
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 Ultimate package combines prepared rental books, NASCLA Alabama, 1 year of course access, and Application Service. Candidates can use the course to structure preparation around the major roofing subjects while working directly with highlighted and tabbed references.
The book preparation helps create a consistent navigation system. Candidates can practice moving between OSHA, the International Building Code, Roofing Construction and Estimating, and the NRCA manuals without approaching each reference as an unfamiliar book.
Practice-oriented study can help reveal weaker areas. A residential roofing contractor may have extensive steep-slope experience but need more preparation with membrane roofing, estimating, or commercial code requirements. A commercial roofer may benefit from additional steep-slope, OSHA, or plan-reading review.
Application Service supports the licensing portion of the process, while NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition provides a highlighted and tabbed reference for preparation related to Alabama Business and Law requirements.
The Alabama Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package provides a comprehensive preparation option for candidates who want technical references, organized book preparation, extended course access, and application-related support as they work toward their Alabama contractor licensing goal.
The package includes OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, the 2021 International Building Code, Roofing Construction and Estimating, both NRCA roofing manuals, NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition, highlighted and tabbed book preparation, 1 year of course access, and Application Service.
The package price is $1,849 plus a $450 refundable deposit, for a total due of $2,299.
Yes. The $450 deposit will be returned upon the return of the books in similar condition within 1 year of rental.
The package includes 1 year of course access.
Yes. Application Service is included with this Ultimate package.
Yes. All books are highlighted and tabbed for exam preparation.
Please allow up to 15 business days for ultimate book package orders.
Yes. The examination is open book and allows approved reference materials under PSI's examination rules.
The examination contains 60 questions, with 150 minutes allowed for completion.
The 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 section with 27 questions.
Yes. NASCLA Alabama, 3rd Edition is included highlighted and tabbed for preparation related to Alabama Business and Law requirements.
