Florida Roofing Contractor Exam - Books & Courses Rental

Prepare for the Florida Roofing Contractor licensing examinations with a complete rental package that combines professionally highlighted and tabbed trade books, highlighted and tabbed Business and Finance books, online self-study courses, and Business and Finance flash cards. This package is designed for candidates who want an organized way to prepare for both the roofing trade examinations and the required business examination without purchasing the complete reference library outright.

The Florida Roofing Contractor Exam - Books & Courses Rental package includes the major references used to study roofing systems, estimating, workplace safety, architectural sheet metal, waterproofing, flashing, condensation control, wind resistance, contracts, accounting, contractor administration, and Florida licensing requirements. The books are prepared with highlighting and tabs to make important sections easier to identify during study sessions and open-book exam practice.

Roofing contractor candidates must work with a broad collection of technical manuals and business references. Trade preparation may involve membrane roofing, metal panel systems, spray polyurethane foam, steep-slope roofing, architectural metal, waterproofing, reroofing, estimating, OSHA safety, Florida building requirements, and high-velocity hurricane zone test protocols. Business and Finance preparation may involve contracts, bidding, accounting, financial management, contractor responsibilities, and professional regulation.

The included self-study courses help candidates connect examination subjects with the appropriate books. Lessons provide an organized path through the material, while the highlighted and tabbed references support faster navigation. Business and Finance flash cards provide an additional method for reviewing terminology, accounting concepts, responsibilities, and other business subjects.

This rental package includes 6 months of course access. The rental period also provides six months for the return of the books from the date they are shipped. The refundable book deposit is returned when the books are received in similar condition within the stated rental period.

Exam Details

Florida Roofing Contractor candidates prepare for roofing trade examinations and the Business and Finance examination. This rental package provides books and self-study courses for both examination areas.

The roofing trade portion covers technical knowledge associated with roofing construction, repair, maintenance, reroofing, waterproofing, estimating, safety, and Florida code compliance. Candidates should be prepared to work with several roofing systems and to identify which reference contains the information needed for a particular question.

Low-slope roofing preparation may include built-up roofing, modified bitumen, thermoset and thermoplastic membranes, roof decks, insulation, cover boards, vapor retarders, attachment methods, surfacing, drainage, flashing, penetrations, and perimeter conditions.

Metal panel and spray polyurethane foam preparation may involve panel configurations, fasteners, clips, sealants, substrates, thermal movement, flashing, foam application, coatings, repairs, and installation details. Steep-slope preparation may involve shingles, tile, slate, wood roofing, underlayments, ventilation, valleys, ridges, hips, eaves, rakes, fastening, and penetrations.

Architectural metal study may include copings, gutters, downspouts, roof edges, joints, transitions, drainage, expansion, and flashing. Condensation and air-leakage topics address moisture movement and uncontrolled airflow through roofing and building-envelope assemblies.

The Business and Finance examination focuses on the administrative and financial responsibilities involved in operating a contracting business. Study subjects may include accounting, contracts, bidding, financial statements, job costing, taxes, insurance, business organization, employment responsibilities, licensing laws, and contractor compliance.

The self-study courses organize these subjects into manageable sections and encourage repeated use of the physical books. Candidates can review lessons, practice locating information, and use the flash cards for additional Business and Finance reinforcement.

Open Book Test

The Florida Roofing Contractor trade and Business and Finance examinations are open book. Candidates may use approved references during the applicable testing session when the books comply with current examination-center requirements.

Open-book testing requires preparation and efficient reference navigation. Candidates must identify the subject of a question, choose the correct publication, locate the applicable information, interpret the material, and apply it within the available testing time.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed books in this package are intended to support that process. Tabs help identify major chapters, roofing systems, code divisions, contract articles, accounting subjects, estimating sections, and safety topics. Highlighting draws attention to important provisions and frequently reviewed information.

A membrane roofing question may require the NRCA manual covering membrane systems. A metal panel or spray polyurethane foam question may require the corresponding NRCA roofing manual. A steep-slope question may require the NRCA steep-slope volume.

Architectural metal, flashing, condensation, and air-leakage questions may require the applicable NRCA reference or the SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual. Waterproofing questions may require the NRCA Waterproofing Manual. Estimating questions may require Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book or Roofing Construction and Estimating.

Business questions may require the Contractors Manual, Builder’s Guide to Accounting, the AIA contract documents, or Florida Statutes Chapter 455. Safety questions may require OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926, while code questions may require the Florida Building Code volumes.

Tabs and highlighting are study aids rather than substitutes for understanding. Candidates should read surrounding definitions, exceptions, tables, notes, and related provisions before choosing an answer. Examination rules may govern tabs, notes, binding, highlighting, and book condition, so candidates should review current testing instructions before each appointment.

Licensing Steps

Begin by reviewing the current qualifications for Florida certified Roofing Contractor licensure. Candidates should understand the required examinations, experience or education requirements, financial responsibility standards, background requirements, insurance obligations, and licensing application process.

Register for the applicable Roofing Contractor trade and Business and Finance examinations through the current Florida construction examination process. After authorization, schedule the required computer-based testing appointments with the designated testing provider.

Use the included self-study courses to organize preparation. Divide trade study into membrane roofing, steep-slope roofing, metal systems, spray polyurethane foam, architectural sheet metal, waterproofing, estimating, safety, building codes, and high-wind test protocols.

Divide Business and Finance preparation into accounting, contracts, bidding, financial management, business organization, licensing law, insurance, employment responsibilities, and contractor administration. Use the flash cards between longer study sessions to reinforce important terms and concepts.

Practice with the highlighted and tabbed books under timed conditions. Read each question, identify the subject, select the likely reference, locate the applicable section, and confirm the answer from the text. Review missed questions to determine whether the difficulty involved subject knowledge, book selection, navigation, interpretation, or calculation.

After passing the required examinations, submit the appropriate Florida Roofing Contractor licensing application and supporting documentation. Passing the examinations does not automatically issue a contractor license. Applicants must satisfy the applicable state requirements and receive approval before offering or performing regulated roofing work.

State Requirements

Florida certified Roofing Contractor applicants must satisfy the requirements established for the license category. These requirements extend beyond exam preparation and may include qualifying experience, accepted education, financial responsibility, background review, insurance, workers’ compensation compliance, application fees, and supporting documentation.

The Roofing Contractor license has a defined legal scope. Candidates should understand the roofing, waterproofing, and related work authorized by the credential and should not assume that passing the examinations permits work assigned to another contractor category or separately regulated trade.

Applicants should maintain accurate records of employment, roofing projects, supervisory responsibilities, education, and other qualifying experience. Complete and consistent documentation can help support an organized licensing submission.

The books, courses, and flash cards in this package support examination preparation but do not replace the licensing application or qualification review. Passing the examinations and completing the courses do not independently authorize regulated contracting activity.

Reference Books

• Included Rental Book: Walker’s Building Estimator’s Reference Book, 33rd Edition
  A construction estimating resource containing labor and material information, quantity guidance, productivity data, calculations, and practical reference material for developing project estimates.
• Included Rental Book: Code of Federal Regulations, OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926
  The federal construction-safety regulations covering fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, electrical hazards, tools, material handling, and other jobsite requirements.
• Included Rental Book: SMACNA Architectural Sheet Metal Manual, 7th Edition, January 2012
  A technical sheet-metal reference covering flashing, copings, gutters, downspouts, roof edges, joints, drainage, penetrations, and architectural metal details.
• Included Rental Book: Roofing Construction and Estimating by D. Atcheson
  A roofing reference addressing construction methods, roof geometry, measurements, materials, quantities, labor, estimating procedures, and project planning.
• Included Rental Book: The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems, 2023
  A technical manual covering built-up, modified bitumen, and single-ply membrane systems, including decks, insulation, attachment, flashing, drainage, and installation details.
• Included Rental Book: The NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
  A reference covering metal panel and spray polyurethane foam roof systems, including fasteners, substrates, sealants, coatings, flashing, attachment, and repair considerations.
• Included Rental Book: The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep-Slope Roof Systems, 2025
  A technical manual addressing shingles, tile, slate, wood roofing, underlayments, ventilation, fastening, flashing, valleys, ridges, hips, and penetrations.
• Included Rental Book: The NRCA Roofing Manual: Architectural Metal Flashing and Condensation and Air Leakage Control, 2022 or 2026
  A specialized reference covering architectural metal flashing, perimeter details, moisture movement, condensation control, and air-leakage considerations.
• Included Rental Book: The NRCA Waterproofing Manual, Second Edition, 2020
  A technical waterproofing reference addressing systems, substrates, transitions, drainage, joints, penetrations, protection, and installation practices.
• Included Rental Book: Florida Building Code - Building, 2023
  A Florida code volume addressing roof assemblies, weather protection, reroofing, wind resistance, structural requirements, materials, fire classifications, inspections, and related building provisions.
• Included Rental Book: Florida Building Code - Test Protocols for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones, 2023
  A Florida code reference containing testing procedures for roofing products, assemblies, components, and building-envelope systems used in designated high-velocity hurricane zones.
• Included Rental Book: A201 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, 2017
  A contract document addressing the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the owner, contractor, and architect during a construction project.
• Included Rental Book: A401 Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor, 2017
  A construction agreement covering contractor-subcontractor responsibilities, payment, performance, coordination, and project obligations.
• Included Rental Book: A701 Instructions to Bidders, 2018
  A bidding document addressing bidder responsibilities, proposal procedures, submission requirements, interpretations, and bidding administration.
• Included Rental Book: Builder’s Guide to Accounting by Michael C. Thomsett, Copyright 2001
  A construction-accounting reference covering financial records, job costs, overhead, payroll, cash flow, and accounting practices.
• Included Rental Book: Contractors Manual, 2025
  A contractor business and administration reference covering accounting, financial management, contracts, insurance, employment responsibilities, taxation, and regulatory subjects.
• Included Rental Book: Florida Statutes Chapter 455, Current Edition
  A Florida statutory reference addressing professional regulation, licensing administration, disciplinary authority, and related requirements.

Exam Room Approved Books

The highlighted and tabbed trade and Business and Finance references listed in this package are intended for use during the applicable Florida Roofing Contractor examination sessions, subject to the current official reference list and testing-center rules.

Candidates should separate the books by examination area before test day. Roofing trade references should be prepared for the applicable trade session, while the contract, accounting, contractor, and statutory books should be organized for Business and Finance.

Only approved books that comply with the current requirements for edition, binding, tabs, highlighting, notes, and book condition should be taken into the examination room.

Test Information and Study Materials

Begin by creating two separate study tracks: Roofing Trade and Business and Finance. Within the trade track, divide the books into membrane roofing, metal and SPF systems, steep-slope roofing, architectural metal, waterproofing, estimating, safety, and Florida codes.

Within the Business and Finance track, divide preparation into contracts, bidding, accounting, financial management, contractor administration, and professional regulation. Use the Business and Finance flash cards during shorter review sessions to reinforce vocabulary and key concepts.

Use the self-study courses with the physical books beside you. When a lesson introduces a subject, locate the corresponding section in the reference. This helps connect the course material with the book organization used during open-book testing.

Complete timed lookup exercises. Identify the topic, choose the correct reference, locate the information, and read the surrounding language. Track the subjects that require the most time and devote additional practice to those books.

Review missed questions carefully. Determine whether the issue involved limited knowledge, choosing the wrong book, overlooking an exception, misreading a calculation, or spending too long on a difficult lookup.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports Florida Roofing Contractor candidates with organized self-study courses, professionally highlighted and tabbed reference books, Business and Finance flash cards, and practice-oriented preparation.

Trade-focused review helps students connect membrane roofing, metal systems, spray polyurethane foam, steep-slope assemblies, architectural sheet metal, waterproofing, safety, estimating, and Florida code requirements with the appropriate books.

Business-focused preparation reinforces accounting, contracts, bidding, financial responsibilities, contractor administration, and professional regulation. Flash cards provide a convenient way to review important terms and concepts between longer course sessions.

Reference-navigation practice helps candidates develop a repeatable method for selecting books, locating provisions, interpreting technical information, and managing time during an open-book examination.

The package is designed to build knowledge, organization, and confidence through structured preparation. It does not guarantee a passing score, licensing approval, state acceptance, or a specific examination outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the Florida Roofing Contractor Books and Courses Rental package?

The package includes the listed highlighted and tabbed roofing trade books, highlighted and tabbed Business and Finance books, trade and business self-study courses, and Business and Finance flash cards.

How long is course access?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

What is the package price?

The rental package price is $1,595. A refundable $1,300 book deposit is also required, making the total amount due $2,895.

When is the deposit refundable?

The $1,300 deposit is refundable when the books are returned in similar condition within six months from the date they are shipped.

Are the books highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. The included trade and Business and Finance books are highlighted and tabbed to support organized study and reference navigation.

Are both trade and business courses included?

Yes. The package includes self-study preparation for the Roofing Contractor trade examinations and the Business and Finance examination.

Are Business and Finance flash cards included?

Yes. Business and Finance flash cards are included for review of important terms, accounting concepts, responsibilities, and exam subjects.

Are the Florida Roofing Contractor examinations open book?

Yes. Candidates may use approved references during the applicable examination sessions when the books comply with current testing rules.

Does the package include Florida Building Code books?

Yes. The package includes the Florida Building Code - Building, 2023, and the Florida Building Code - Test Protocols for High-Velocity Hurricane Zones, 2023.

Does this package guarantee a passing score or contractor license?

No. The package provides books, courses, flash cards, and study guidance, but examination performance and licensing approval depend on the candidate’s preparation and satisfaction of applicable state requirements.