Mississippi Roofing Sheet Metal and Siding Contractor Exam Complete Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package

Prepare for the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding contractor examination with a complete set of professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed reference books. This package is designed for candidates who want the approved technical references organized for focused study and efficient navigation during the open-book trade exam.

The Mississippi Roofing Sheet Metal and Siding Contractor Exam Complete Highlighted & Tabbed Book Package includes eight references covering steep-slope roofing, metal panel systems, spray polyurethane foam roofing, membrane roofing, construction safety, PVC siding and soffit installation, roofing construction, estimating, carpentry, and building-code requirements.

Every book in this package is professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed. Important sections are marked to help direct attention to technical requirements, definitions, tables, installation methods, safety standards, roofing details, siding practices, and code provisions. Permanent tabs provide visible navigation points throughout the books, making it easier to move between major chapters and frequently reviewed topics.

The Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding examination covers a wide range of roofing and exterior construction knowledge. Candidates may be tested on roof substrates, steep-slope roofing, roofing repairs, elastomeric systems, built-up bituminous roofing, siding, sheet metal, flashing, and construction safety. This complete book package brings the approved references for those subjects together in one coordinated order.

Highlighted and tabbed books can help reduce the time normally required to prepare a large reference set. Candidates can begin studying with an organized navigation system already in place instead of spending hours identifying sections and installing permanent tabs. The prepared books are especially useful for repeated reference-navigation practice before test day.

This listing includes the highlighted and tabbed technical book package only. Online course access, application service, business formation, book rental, and the Mississippi Law and Business Management reference are not included.

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding contractor examination is administered by PSI after the Mississippi State Board of Contractors establishes the candidate’s eligibility to test. Applicants must complete the appropriate contractor license application before scheduling the examination.

The trade examination contains 60 questions. Candidates receive 2 hours to complete the test and must earn a minimum score of 70 percent to pass.

The official content outline divides the examination into eight subject areas:

• Safety: 6 questions involving construction safety standards, fall protection, personal protective equipment, ladders, scaffolds, equipment, and common jobsite hazards.
• Roofing Substrate: 8 questions addressing roof decks, sheathing, substrate conditions, attachment, preparation, and related installation considerations.
• Steep-Slope Roofing: 17 questions covering steep-slope roof systems, materials, underlayments, flashing, drainage, installation methods, and recognized roofing practices.
• Roofing Repairs: 4 questions involving inspection, leak correction, maintenance, repair methods, replacement considerations, and restoration work.
• Elastomeric Roofing: 7 questions addressing membrane materials, system components, installation methods, flashing, drainage, maintenance, and repairs.
• Built-Up Bituminous Roofing: 7 questions covering built-up roofing materials, surfacing, application methods, system components, maintenance, and repair practices.
• Siding General Knowledge: 8 questions involving siding materials, wall preparation, fastening, clearances, expansion, soffits, fascia, accessories, and installation practices.
• Sheet Metal and Flashing: 3 questions covering flashing, sheet metal components, gutters, drainage, fabrication concepts, installation, and weather protection.

Steep-slope roofing represents the largest portion of the test, but candidates should not overlook the other sections. Substrates, safety, siding, elastomeric roofing, and built-up roofing also account for a substantial number of questions.

The examination may contain questions based on the approved references, trade knowledge, and general industry practices. Candidates should develop a practical understanding of roofing and siding work while learning how to find information in the books efficiently.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding examination is an open-book test. Candidates are responsible for bringing their approved reference books to the examination center.

Reference materials may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs are allowed. Temporary tabs, removable notes, loose sheets, and unauthorized attached papers are not permitted. Candidates may not write in their references during the examination.

The books included in this package arrive professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed. The highlighting helps identify useful technical material, while the tabs provide organized navigation points for roofing systems, safety standards, siding practices, estimating subjects, carpentry topics, and building-code provisions.

Open-book testing still requires preparation. With 60 questions and two hours available, candidates have an average of approximately two minutes per question. Searching randomly through eight references can consume valuable testing time and make it difficult to finish the examination.

Candidates should practice identifying the correct reference before opening a book. A steep-slope roofing question may require one NRCA manual, while a membrane, metal panel, siding, safety, carpentry, estimating, or code question may require a different source.

Use the table of contents, index, chapter titles, definitions, diagrams, code sections, and permanent tabs together. Repeated navigation practice can help candidates become more comfortable with the books and develop a consistent method for locating information.

Licensing Steps

1. Review the classification scope. Confirm that the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding classification matches the work the applicant or contracting business intends to perform.
2. Select the appropriate application. Complete the commercial or residential contractor application that applies to the planned work.
3. Designate a qualifying party. Identify the individual who will complete the required examinations on behalf of the applicant.
4. Gather supporting documents. Prepare the business, qualifying-party, ownership, experience, insurance, and other information required by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.
5. Submit the application. Send the completed application and required materials to the Board for review.
6. Respond to missing-item notices. Supply any additional documents or corrections requested during the application review.
7. Receive testing eligibility. The Board determines the required examinations and notifies PSI when the candidate is eligible to test.
8. Wait for PSI confirmation. Candidates must receive eligibility confirmation before scheduling the examination.
9. Prepare with the approved references. Study the official content areas and practice using the highlighted and tabbed books.
10. Schedule and take the examination. Follow the current PSI registration, identification, reference-material, calculator, and testing-center requirements.
11. Complete the remaining licensing requirements. Passing the examination is one part of the process. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors must approve the complete application before issuing a license.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors regulates commercial and residential contractors, including businesses performing roofing, sheet metal, and siding work. Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding is a tested specialty classification.

The classification involves installation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of roofing, sheet metal, and siding. The roofing scope includes waterproofing and coating work intended to protect, repair, waterproof, stop leaks, or extend the life of a roof. It also includes required roof-deck attachments and related repair or replacement of wood roof sheathing or fascia during roofing work.

The sheet metal scope includes fabrication, erection, installation, alteration, or repair of cornices, flashings, gutters, leaders, rainwater downspouts, pans, and related components. The siding scope includes fabrication and installation of aluminum, vinyl, or other siding materials, along with fascia, soffit, gutters, and related exterior components.

Applicants must submit the appropriate license application before testing. The Board reviews the application and determines which examinations are required for the qualifying party. PSI administers the examination after receiving eligibility authorization from the Board.

Applicants must also satisfy the business, experience, qualifying-party, insurance, and documentation requirements that apply to their licensing situation. Passing the trade examination alone does not issue a Mississippi contractor license.

The qualifying party must maintain the relationship with the licensed company required by the Board. Changes involving the qualifying party, business name, ownership, or other license information may require additional forms, documentation, or Board approval.

Contractors must operate within the scope of the classification issued to them. A Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding classification should not be represented as authorization to perform unrelated specialty or major-classification work.

Reference Books

• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025
  This manual covers technical information and recognized practices for steep-slope roof systems. Topics include roof coverings, decks, underlayments, flashing, valleys, penetrations, drainage, materials, installation details, maintenance, and repairs.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
  This reference addresses metal panel roofing and spray polyurethane foam roof systems. It supports review of materials, substrates, attachment, flashing, application methods, system components, inspection, maintenance, and repair considerations.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems, 2023
  This manual covers membrane roofing systems and related components. Candidates can use it to review substrates, insulation, attachment methods, flashing, drainage, installation practices, maintenance, and repair.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with Latest Available Amendments
  This federal construction-safety reference contains standards involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, equipment, and jobsite hazard control.
• Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit - ASTM D 4756-96, 2006
  This standard addresses recognized installation practices for rigid PVC siding and soffit, including surface preparation, fastening, clearances, expansion, joints, accessories, and installation details.
• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  This trade reference covers roofing construction methods, measurements, material calculations, estimating, terminology, planning, installation practices, and practical roofing knowledge.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016 Student Edition
  This construction reference supports study of roof framing, sheathing, substrates, siding, exterior finishes, tools, materials, measurements, and general carpentry and building practices.
• International Building Code, 2021
  This code contains provisions involving roof assemblies, exterior walls, weather protection, structural conditions, materials, construction types, and fire classifications that may affect roofing and siding work.

Each included book is professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed. Candidates should review the complete references and avoid studying only the highlighted passages, because examination questions may address any subject within the official exam scope.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following references are approved for use during the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding trade examination:

• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems, 2023
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), with Latest Available Amendments
• Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit - ASTM D 4756-96, 2006
• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2010 or 2016 Student Edition
• International Building Code, 2021

Code questions are based on the listed code edition, and the listed edition is the edition permitted in the testing center. Candidates using a different edition of a non-code reference accept the risk that wording, page locations, diagrams, or technical information may differ.

The books may be inspected before the examination begins. Loose papers, removable notes, temporary tabs, and unauthorized inserts should not be placed inside the references. The professionally installed permanent tabs in this package are designed to support organized exam-room navigation.

Test Information and Study Materials

Begin preparation by learning how each reference is organized. Review the table of contents, index, chapter structure, definitions, illustrations, and tab system in every book.

Use the three NRCA manuals to compare steep-slope, metal panel, spray polyurethane foam, membrane, elastomeric, and built-up roofing systems. Study how the systems differ in materials, substrates, attachment, flashing, drainage, maintenance, and repair.

Use the ASTM siding standard and the carpentry reference to review wall preparation, siding, soffit, fascia, fastening, expansion, framing, sheathing, and exterior finishing. Use the International Building Code to strengthen your understanding of roof assemblies, exterior walls, construction types, structural requirements, weather protection, and fire classifications.

Use Roofing Construction and Estimating to practice measurements, material quantities, roofing terminology, project planning, and estimating methods. Work through calculations carefully and understand the process instead of memorizing isolated answers.

Use 29 CFR Part 1926 to review fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, tools, personal protective equipment, material handling, and general construction hazards. Connect the safety requirements to practical roofing and siding situations.

Complete practice questions under timed conditions. Before opening a book, identify the subject and select the reference most likely to contain the answer. Review missed questions to determine whether the problem involved trade knowledge, reference selection, interpretation, or time management.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding candidates with an organized reference system designed for focused study and practical open-book preparation. Preparing eight technical references independently can require substantial time, especially when candidates are unfamiliar with the exam outline or the structure of the books.

The professional highlighting directs attention toward useful roofing, siding, safety, estimating, carpentry, and code information. Permanent tabs provide visible navigation points that can help candidates locate frequently reviewed subjects more efficiently.

The prepared books also support practice-oriented study. Candidates can work through technical questions, locate applicable standards, compare roofing-system requirements, and become comfortable moving between references before test day.

Consistent study remains essential. Highlighted and tabbed books are navigation tools, not a replacement for trade knowledge, careful reading, timed practice, and understanding the licensing process.

No book package can guarantee a passing examination score or contractor license. This package provides the complete approved reference set in an organized format designed to support stronger preparation and more confident book navigation.

FAQ Section

What is included in this highlighted and tabbed book package?

The package includes eight technical references approved for the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding trade examination. Every book is professionally highlighted and permanently tabbed.

How many questions are on the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding exam?

The examination contains 60 questions. Candidates receive two hours and must earn a minimum score of 70 percent.

Is the examination open book?

Yes. Candidates may bring the approved references into the testing center, subject to PSI’s reference-material rules.

Are permanent tabs allowed?

Yes. Approved references may be indexed with permanent tabs. Temporary tabs, removable notes, and Post-it-style products are not permitted.

Can I write in the books during the examination?

No. The books may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before testing, but candidates may not write in the references during the examination.

Does this package include the Mississippi business and law book?

No. This package includes the eight technical trade-exam references. The Mississippi Law and Business Management reference is not included.

Does this package include an online course?

No. This listing is for the complete highlighted and tabbed book package only.

Are these rental books?

No rental period or refundable deposit is included with this listing. This product is presented as a complete highlighted and tabbed book package.

How long will the order take?

Please allow up to 15 business days for tabbed and highlighted book package orders.

Do I need state approval before scheduling the examination?

Yes. The Mississippi State Board of Contractors must establish the candidate’s eligibility before PSI allows the examination to be scheduled.

Will highlighted and tabbed books guarantee that I pass?

No. The books support exam preparation and reference navigation, but results depend on the candidate’s knowledge, study effort, time management, and examination performance.