North Carolina Roofing Contractor Ultimate Exam Prep Rental Package

Prepare for the North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination with a comprehensive Ultimate package that combines highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of online course access, live classes, and Application Service. This package is designed for candidates who want an organized preparation path covering steep-slope roofing, membrane systems, metal panels, spray polyurethane foam roofing, roof substrates, repairs, flashing, construction safety, business law, licensing, liens, and North Carolina building-code requirements.

The North Carolina Roofing specialty classification covers the installation and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional structures when the installed materials create a watertight and weather-resistant surface. Roofing candidates must be prepared to work across multiple roof systems and understand how materials, substrates, drainage, flashing, attachment methods, weather conditions, and safety requirements affect a completed installation.

This rental library includes the North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry with the latest available amendments, the 2018 North Carolina Building Code, the Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management—North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition, the 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, and three NRCA Roofing Manuals covering steep-slope, metal-panel, spray polyurethane foam, and membrane roofing systems.

The package also includes Roofing Construction and Estimating by Daniel Atcheson and Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina. These two references support study involving roofing calculations, materials, estimating, installation practices, licensing, liens, and contractor responsibilities, but they are not allowed in the examination room.

All included trade reference books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and efficient navigation. Tabs help identify major subjects, while highlighting draws attention to important requirements, tables, details, procedures, and terminology. Candidates should still read complete sections and practice locating information under timed conditions rather than relying only on marked passages.

The package includes 1 year of course access and live classes during the one-year access period. The North Carolina Roofing Contractor online exam prep course organizes the examination content into manageable categories and helps candidates build familiarity with the approved reference books. Live classes provide additional trade-focused review and support for difficult roofing, code, safety, and business topics.

Application Service is included with this Ultimate package. This service helps organize information and supporting materials for the North Carolina contractor examination and licensing application process. Examination eligibility and contractor license approval remain subject to the requirements and decisions of the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.

The package price is $2,015, plus a $700 refundable rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,715. The $700 deposit is refunded when the books are returned in similar condition within 1 year from the time they are received. Please allow 15 business days for the books to be highlighted, tabbed, and processed.

Exam Details

The North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination contains 60 questions, requires a score of 70 percent to pass, and allows 120 minutes for completion. The examination is administered through PSI after the candidate receives eligibility from the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.

The examination content includes safety, roofing substrates, steep-slope roofing, roof repairs, elastomeric roofing, built-up bituminous roofing, business and law, sheet metal and flashing, licensing, liens, and general building-code requirements.

Steep-slope roofing represents the largest subject area. Candidates should study asphalt shingles, wood shakes and shingles, slate, clay and concrete tile, roof decks, underlayment, fastening, flashing, valleys, hips, ridges, penetrations, ventilation, material storage, and weather-related installation practices.

Roof-substrate preparation may involve deck materials, sheathing, insulation, cover boards, vapor retarders, drainage, slope, attachment, moisture conditions, existing roof systems, compatibility, and preparation before installation of the finished roofing material.

Membrane-roofing preparation should include built-up roofing, modified bitumen, thermoplastic and thermoset single-ply systems, attachment methods, insulation, seams, flashing, penetrations, expansion joints, drainage, repairs, maintenance, and protection of completed work.

Metal-panel preparation may include standing-seam and through-fastened systems, panel layout, substrates, clips, fasteners, laps, seams, sealants, thermal movement, flashing, transitions, trim, underlayment, condensation control, and safe handling of long metal panels.

Spray polyurethane foam roofing preparation may address substrate conditions, foam application, thickness, protective coatings, surface preparation, weather limitations, drainage, flashing, repairs, maintenance, and protection of adjacent property and building components.

Roof-repair questions may involve leak investigation, moisture damage, open seams, punctures, flashing defects, deteriorated materials, failed coatings, substrate problems, drainage issues, and selection of compatible repair materials and procedures.

Sheet-metal and flashing study may include base flashing, counterflashing, valleys, copings, edge metal, gravel stops, scuppers, gutters, downspouts, expansion joints, penetrations, roof-to-wall transitions, and methods used to direct water away from vulnerable areas.

Safety preparation should include fall protection, personal fall-arrest systems, warning-line systems, roof openings, ladders, scaffolds, electrical hazards, material handling, hoisting, hot work, fire prevention, personal protective equipment, silica exposure, and employer responsibilities.

Business and law preparation may include contracts, estimating, project administration, financial management, employment practices, insurance, scheduling, safety programs, risk control, licensing requirements, and construction liens.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination is an open-book test. Candidates may use only the references identified as permitted for the examination, and each reference must comply with the current testing-center rules.

The North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry supports questions involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, roof openings, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, material handling, fire prevention, and employer safety responsibilities.

The 2018 North Carolina Building Code supports questions involving roof assemblies, weather protection, structural requirements, fire classifications, drainage, insulation, flashing, reroofing, materials, and general building-code provisions.

The Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management—North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition supports questions involving contracts, estimating, financial management, project administration, employment practices, insurance, safety programs, and risk management.

The 2018 North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies supports questions involving permits, inspections, construction documents, approvals, code administration, enforcement, and the authority and responsibilities of contractors and code officials.

The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems supports technical questions involving asphalt shingles, wood roofing, tile, slate, underlayments, decks, flashing, ventilation, details, and steep-slope installation practices.

The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems supports preparation involving metal roof panels, clips, fasteners, seams, thermal movement, flashing, spray polyurethane foam, coatings, repairs, and maintenance.

The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems supports questions involving built-up, modified bitumen, and single-ply systems, including substrates, insulation, attachment, seams, flashing, drainage, maintenance, and repairs.

Roofing Construction and Estimating and Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina are included for study but are not allowed in the examination room. Candidates should review these books thoroughly during the one-year rental period.

Permanent tabs and highlighting may be used when they comply with current PSI requirements. Removable tabs, loose notes, unauthorized inserts, and other prohibited materials should not be added to the books.

Open-book testing still requires preparation. Candidates should practice identifying the roofing system or business topic, selecting the correct book, locating the applicable section, and reading the surrounding requirements before choosing an answer.

Licensing Steps

1. Confirm the Roofing specialty classification. Review the authorized scope and determine whether it matches the roofing work the applicant intends to perform.
2. Select the appropriate license limitation. Choose the limited, intermediate, or unlimited limitation based on the intended value of individual projects.
3. Identify the applicant entity. Determine whether the license applicant will be an individual, LLC, corporation, partnership, or another eligible entity.
4. Designate a qualifier. Identify the individual who will satisfy the Roofing examination requirement for the applicant.
5. Use the included Application Service. Organize the applicant, entity, ownership, qualifier, financial, and supporting information required for submission.
6. Submit the licensing application. File the required materials with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
7. Provide evidence of financial responsibility. Meet the financial requirement associated with the selected license limitation.
8. Complete the background-check requirement. Provide or authorize the criminal background information required by the Board.
9. Receive examination eligibility. The Board must approve the candidate before the PSI examination can be scheduled.
10. Schedule the examination. Use the eligibility information to register and select an available testing appointment.
11. Prepare the approved books. Confirm that each exam-room reference complies with current requirements for editions, binding, tabs, highlighting, and markings.
12. Complete the examination. Follow all identification, calculator, security, scheduling, and reference-material rules.
13. Complete license issuance requirements. Passing the examination satisfies the testing component, but all remaining application requirements must be approved before the license is issued.

State Requirements

The North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors regulates the Roofing specialty classification. Applicants must complete the Board’s application process and satisfy the applicable entity, qualifier, financial, character, background, and examination requirements.

A North Carolina general contractor license is required when a person or business bids on, contracts for, or undertakes a construction project valued at $40,000 or more, subject to the definitions and exceptions established by state law.

The Roofing specialty classification covers installation and repair of roofs and decks on residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional structures when the materials form a watertight and weather-resistant surface.

The classification includes roofing materials and components such as cedar, cement, clay tile, composition shingles, metal coverings, wood shakes, single-ply roofing, built-up roofing, protective and reflective coatings, sheet-metal valleys, flashings, gravel stops, gutters, downspouts, and bituminous waterproofing.

North Carolina general contractor licenses are issued with limited, intermediate, or unlimited limitations. Each limitation affects the permitted value of individual projects and carries separate financial qualification requirements.

The qualifier’s examination credential and the contractor license serve different purposes. Passing the Roofing examination does not independently authorize a person or company to bid, contract, or perform regulated work. The license must be issued to the legal entity conducting the contracting activity.

Licensed roofing contractors must operate within the classification and limitation shown on the active license. They are also responsible for permits, inspections, employee supervision, workplace safety, contracts, code compliance, and maintaining accurate entity and qualifier information.

Application approval, examination eligibility, and license issuance are controlled by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Candidates should submit complete and accurate information and respond to any additional requirements related to the application.

Reference Books

• Included Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference covers fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, roof openings, electrical hazards, personal protective equipment, material handling, hot work, fire prevention, and employer responsibilities.
• Included Book: North Carolina Building Code: Building Code, 2018 Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference covers roof assemblies, weather protection, roof coverings, structural requirements, fire classifications, drainage, insulation, flashing, reroofing, and general code provisions.
• Included Book: Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference covers business organization, contracts, estimating, financial management, project administration, employment practices, insurance, safety, and risk management.
• Included Book: North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference addresses permits, construction documents, inspections, approvals, enforcement, code administration, and contractor responsibilities.
• Included Book: NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference covers asphalt shingles, wood roofing, tile, slate, roof decks, underlayments, flashing, ventilation, details, and steep-slope installation practices.
• Included Book: NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference addresses metal-panel systems, clips, fasteners, seams, thermal movement, flashing, spray polyurethane foam roofing, protective coatings, repairs, and maintenance.
• Included Book: NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems
  This highlighted and tabbed rental reference covers built-up roofing, modified bitumen, and single-ply systems, including substrates, insulation, attachment, seams, flashing, drainage, maintenance, and repairs.
• Included Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  This highlighted and tabbed rental study reference covers roof geometry, measurements, quantities, materials, estimating, flashing, drainage, installation procedures, and roofing construction practices. It is not allowed in the examination room.
• Included Book: Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina
  This highlighted and tabbed rental study reference covers classifications, limitations, qualifiers, applications, licensing requirements, liens, enforcement, and contractor responsibilities. It is not allowed in the examination room.

Exam Room Approved Books

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  Used for open-book questions involving roofing safety and employer responsibilities.
• North Carolina Building Code: Building Code, 2018 Edition
  Used for roofing assemblies, reroofing, weather protection, materials, drainage, and general building-code questions.
• Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
  Used for business, law, estimating, project management, insurance, and risk-control questions.
• North Carolina Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  Used for permits, inspections, approvals, administration, and code-enforcement questions.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems
  Used for technical questions involving steep-slope roofing materials, details, and installation.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems
  Used for technical questions involving metal-panel and spray polyurethane foam roofing systems.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems
  Used for technical questions involving built-up, modified bitumen, and single-ply membrane systems.

Test Information and Study Materials

Build a study schedule around steep-slope roofing, roof substrates, membrane systems, metal panels, spray polyurethane foam, repairs, sheet metal, flashing, safety, business law, licensing, liens, and general building-code requirements.

Use the seven exam-room references during timed lookup exercises. Read the question, identify the roofing system or business subject, choose the correct publication, locate the applicable section, and review the full requirement before selecting an answer.

Give additional attention to steep-slope roofing because it represents the largest portion of the examination outline. Review deck preparation, underlayment, fastening, flashing, valleys, penetrations, ventilation, and material-specific installation requirements.

Study Roofing Construction and Estimating separately to reinforce roof geometry, quantities, labor considerations, material coverage, waste, and estimating methods. Review the laws and regulations book for licensing, liens, qualifiers, limitations, and contractor responsibilities.

Practice calculations involving roof area, slope, material quantities, coverage, waste, labor, and project costs. Identify the units and assumptions required before completing each calculation.

Use the one-year rental and course-access period to rotate among online lessons, live classes, technical reading, practice questions, calculations, and reference-navigation exercises.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps North Carolina Roofing Contractor candidates combine highlighted and tabbed rental books, an online trade course, live classes, and Application Service in one organized package.

Organized study guidance separates roofing preparation into steep-slope, membrane, metal-panel, spray polyurethane foam, substrate, repair, flashing, safety, building-code, business, licensing, and lien categories.

Trade-focused review helps candidates understand how roof decks, insulation, attachment methods, drainage, flashing, roof coverings, repairs, and safety practices work together as part of a complete roofing system.

Practice-oriented preparation helps candidates identify the subject of an examination question, select the correct codebook or roofing manual, locate the applicable information, and apply it to a practical situation.

Reference-navigation practice focuses on the seven books permitted in the examination room. The highlighted and tabbed format supports organized study and faster access to major subjects during timed exercises.

The online course and live classes also support closed-book preparation for roofing estimating and North Carolina contractor laws. Application Service helps organize the administrative side of the examination and licensing process.

No package can guarantee examination passage, application approval, or license issuance. Results depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, preparation, participation, reference familiarity, and performance during the examination.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Ultimate package?

The package includes nine highlighted and tabbed rental books, 1 year of online course access, live classes during the one-year access period, and Application Service.

How much does the package cost?

The package price is $2,015, plus a $700 refundable rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $2,715.

When is the $700 deposit refunded?

The deposit is refunded when the books are returned in similar condition within 1 year from the time they are received.

How long is the book rental period?

The rental period is 1 year from the time the books are received.

How long is the course access?

The package includes 1 year of course access.

Are live classes included?

Yes. Live classes are included during the one-year course-access period.

Is Application Service included?

Yes. Application Service is included with this Ultimate package.

How long does processing take?

Please allow 15 business days for the books to be highlighted, tabbed, and processed.

Are the rental books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included trade references are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and efficient navigation.

Is the North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination open book?

Yes. Candidates may use the seven approved exam-room references when the materials comply with current testing requirements.

Which books are not allowed in the examination room?

Roofing Construction and Estimating and Laws and Regulations Applicable to General Contracting in the State of North Carolina are included for study but are not allowed in the examination room.

How many questions are on the examination?

The examination contains 60 questions.

How much time is allowed?

Candidates have 120 minutes to complete the examination.

What score is required to pass?

A score of 70 percent is required to pass.

Does passing the examination automatically issue a license?

No. Passing satisfies the examination requirement, but the applicant must complete all financial, entity, qualifier, application, and licensing requirements before a license is issued.