Mississippi Roofing Sheet Metal and Siding Contractor Exam Prep - Live Virtual + Self Study Training

Prepare for the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding Contractor exam with a focused combination of Live Virtual + Self Study Training built around the technical subjects, construction practices, safety requirements, and reference materials used for this Mississippi contractor examination.

This exam prep program is designed for candidates pursuing the Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding specialty classification through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. The classification covers a broad range of work involving roofing installation and repair, sheet metal, flashing, gutters, downspouts, siding, soffit, fascia, waterproofing, roof-deck attachments, and related components. The exam reflects that broad scope by testing multiple roofing systems as well as siding, sheet metal, flashing, substrate preparation, repairs, and OSHA safety.

The Live Virtual + Self Study Training format gives candidates two ways to prepare. Live virtual instruction provides scheduled, organized exam-focused training that can be attended remotely, while self-study preparation gives students flexibility to review technical material, practice reference navigation, and reinforce weaker subjects between live sessions.

The training is organized around the books and references associated with the exam, including the NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems, 29 CFR Part 1926 OSHA, the ASTM standard for installation of rigid PVC siding and soffit, Roofing Construction and Estimating, Carpentry and Building Construction, and the International Building Code, 2021.

Because the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding examination is open book, candidates should prepare for more than memorization. Successful preparation includes understanding roofing and siding concepts while also learning how to locate information efficiently in the permitted references. Candidates should practice using indexes, tables of contents, chapters, technical details, installation standards, and code provisions before exam day.

Live Class Schedule

The live training schedule is organized around the books and technical references used on the exam.

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What You Get

• Live Virtual Training: Participate remotely in scheduled instructor-led exam preparation focused on the technical subjects represented on the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding examination.
• Self Study Training: Reinforce the live training with independent review, reference navigation, and practice-oriented preparation.
• Roofing-Focused Review: Study steep-slope roofing, membrane systems, metal roofing, SPF systems, repairs, substrates, and installation practices.
• Sheet Metal and Siding Review: Prepare for siding installation, sheet metal components, flashing, fascia, soffit, gutters, and related construction work.
• Reference Navigation Practice: Build familiarity with the NRCA manuals, OSHA standards, ASTM siding requirements, construction references, and International Building Code.

Exam Details

The Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding examination is administered by PSI as part of the licensing process overseen by the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.

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

The current PSI content outline breaks the examination into the following subject areas:

• Safety: 6 questions
• Roofing - Substrate: 8 questions
• Roofing - Steep: 17 questions
• Roofing Repairs: 4 questions
• Roofing - Elastomeric: 7 questions
• Roofing - Built-Up Bituminous: 7 questions
• Siding - General Knowledge: 8 questions
• Sheet Metal and Flashing: 3 questions

Steep-slope roofing is the largest individual content area with 17 questions. Candidates should devote substantial study time to roof systems, materials, underlayments, fasteners, flashing, transitions, slopes, penetrations, drainage considerations, and installation practices associated with steep-slope construction.

Roofing substrates are another major area. Candidates should understand roof decks, sheathing, preparation, attachment requirements, repair considerations, and how the condition of the substrate affects the roofing system installed above it.

Elastomeric and built-up bituminous roofing together account for 14 questions, making low-slope roofing knowledge an important part of preparation. Candidates should understand membrane systems, system components, application concepts, surfacing, flashing, insulation relationships, and maintenance or repair considerations.

Siding represents eight questions, while sheet metal and flashing account for another three. Candidates should be prepared to review siding materials, soffit, fascia, flashing, gutters, downspouts, and other exterior components connected with the scope of this specialty classification.

Open Book Test

The Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding Contractor examination is an open-book test. PSI allows candidates to use approved reference materials in the examination center.

Candidates are responsible for bringing their own permitted references. The current examination bulletin states that approved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs are permitted. Temporary removable tabs, including Post-it-style tabs, are not allowed.

Candidates may not write in their references during the exam, and additional loose or attached papers are prohibited. A silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator is permitted.

For code questions, candidates must use the code edition identified by PSI. The current examination reference list specifies the International Building Code, 2021. Candidates should become familiar with the organization of this edition before testing.

An open-book exam should not be approached as an opportunity to research every question from the beginning. With 60 questions and two hours available, candidates have an average of approximately two minutes per question. Familiarity with the books can help reduce the time required to determine where specific roofing, siding, safety, or code information is located.

Licensing Steps

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors regulates the Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding specialty classification. Candidates must complete the state licensing process as well as the applicable examination requirements.

1. Begin the Mississippi contractor license application. Applicants start the process through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors.
2. Select Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding as the requested specialty classification. The classification should match the contracting work the applicant intends to perform.
3. Identify the qualifying party. The qualifying party is responsible for completing required examinations and must meet MSBOC requirements for that role.
4. Provide experience and application information. Applicants must submit the business, qualifying-party, employment, and experience information required by the Board.
5. Submit supporting documentation. Complete the application with the financial, reference, insurance, ownership, and other documentation required for the applicable license type.
6. Receive examination eligibility. MSBOC reviews the application and determines when the qualifying party is eligible for required testing.
7. Register with PSI. After eligibility is established, candidates can follow the PSI registration and scheduling process.
8. Prepare for the Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding trade exam. Study the complete content outline and practice using the permitted reference materials.
9. Complete required examinations. Candidates must satisfy the trade and business examination requirements applicable to the contractor license.
10. Complete remaining Board requirements. Passing an examination is one part of the process. Final license approval depends on completion of the full MSBOC application requirements.

State Requirements

The Mississippi State Board of Contractors defines Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding as a specialty classification involving the installation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of roofing, sheet metal, and siding.

The roofing scope includes waterproofing and coating work performed to protect, repair, waterproof, stop leaks, or extend the life of a roof. The scope also includes required roof-deck attachments and repair or replacement of wood roof sheathing or fascia when needed during roof repair or replacement.

The sheet metal portion of the classification includes fabrication, erection, installation, alteration, or repair of items such as cornices, flashings, gutters, leaders, rainwater downspouts, pans, and related components.

The siding portion includes fabrication and installation of aluminum, vinyl, or other siding materials as well as fascia, soffit, gutters, and related exterior work within the classification.

Candidates should prepare with this full scope in mind. The examination is not limited to residential shingles or one roofing method. It includes steep roofing, low-slope systems, substrates, repairs, siding, sheet metal, flashing, and safety.

Reference Books

• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025
  A roofing-industry reference focused on steep-slope roof systems, including materials, system components, installation details, flashing practices, and technical considerations associated with steep roofing.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
  A technical reference covering metal panel roof systems and spray polyurethane foam roofing systems, including system components, application considerations, construction details, and industry practices.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems, 2023
  A roofing-industry reference addressing membrane roof assemblies and low-slope systems, including system components, installation concepts, flashing details, and technical roofing practices.
• Code of Federal Regulations - 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Federal construction-industry safety standards addressing workplace hazards, fall protection, ladders, scaffolding, personal protective equipment, tools, electrical hazards, material handling, and other safety requirements relevant to roofing contractors.
• Standard Practice for Installation of Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Siding and Soffit - ASTM D 4756
  An ASTM installation standard addressing rigid PVC siding and soffit. It supports preparation for questions involving installation practices, material handling, placement, fastening, and related siding requirements.
• Roofing Construction and Estimating, Daniel Atcheson, 1995
  A roofing-specific construction reference covering roofing systems, materials, installation methods, estimating, measurements, flashing, details, and common field practices.
• Carpentry and Building Construction, 2016
  A construction reference covering carpentry, roof framing, building materials, sheathing, structural components, measurements, and construction practices relevant to roofing substrates and related building work.
• International Building Code, 2021
  A building-code reference addressing roof assemblies, weather protection, structural requirements, materials, fire classifications, rooftop components, and other provisions that can apply to roofing, sheet metal, and siding work.

Test Information and Study Materials

Begin preparation with steep-slope roofing because it is the largest subject on the examination. Study roof coverings, underlayments, slopes, flashing, valleys, hips, ridges, penetrations, edge conditions, fastening, weather protection, and common installation details.

The NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems should be used actively during preparation. Learn its organization so technical details and system-specific information can be located efficiently. Review the relationships among the roof deck, underlayment, covering, flashing, ventilation, and drainage components.

Roofing substrates account for eight questions. Review deck types, sheathing, attachment, preparation, repairs, moisture-related conditions, and the requirements that must be satisfied before a roofing system is installed. Carpentry and Building Construction can support understanding of roof framing, decking, sheathing, and structural relationships.

For membrane and elastomeric roofing, focus on the major components of low-slope roof assemblies and the methods used to install, flash, maintain, and repair them. The NRCA membrane roofing reference provides technical guidance that can help candidates distinguish among roofing system types.

Built-up bituminous roofing also represents seven questions. Review the purpose and arrangement of system components, surfacing, flashing, insulation, application procedures, and repair considerations.

Metal roofing and sheet metal should be studied together with flashing concepts. Candidates should understand sheet metal fabrication and installation principles as they apply to roofing, fascia, gutters, downspouts, cornices, flashings, and other exterior components.

Siding is another major exam area. Review vinyl and other siding systems, installation methods, fastening, expansion and contraction considerations, soffit, fascia, accessories, flashing, and exterior transitions. The ASTM PVC siding and soffit standard should be incorporated into this review.

Safety preparation is particularly important for roofing contractors because much of the work is performed at elevation. Review OSHA requirements involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, tools, material handling, electrical hazards, and safe access to roofing work areas.

Use the International Building Code, 2021 as both a study source and navigation reference. Practice locating roof assembly provisions, materials, weather protection, flashing, structural requirements, and related sections. The more familiar the code becomes during preparation, the easier it is to identify where to search during a timed question.

Timed practice should be part of the preparation routine. With 60 questions in two hours, candidates should practice answering direct trade-knowledge questions efficiently while reserving enough time for questions that require book research.

How Live Virtual Training Supports Your Preparation

Live virtual training gives candidates an organized way to work through the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding examination subjects while participating remotely. Scheduled training can help create consistency and provide direction across a technical exam that covers several different roof systems, siding, sheet metal, code provisions, and OSHA safety.

Working with the references during live sessions can also help candidates develop stronger book-navigation skills. When a roofing system or technical topic is reviewed, students can follow along in the applicable NRCA manual, construction reference, ASTM standard, OSHA resource, or building code.

Live classes are most effective when students continue reviewing the material afterward. Return to the relevant sections, locate the information independently, and practice applying the concepts to exam-style questions.

How Self Study Training Supports Your Preparation

Self-study training gives candidates flexibility to reinforce topics between live sessions. Roofing professionals often enter exam preparation with different levels of experience. A candidate who works primarily with steep-slope roofing may need more time on membrane systems, siding, or sheet metal, while another candidate may need more practice with code navigation or OSHA requirements.

Use independent study time strategically. Select a subject from the exam outline, review the related book, and practice finding technical information without relying on memorized page numbers. This develops a repeatable lookup process that is useful during an open-book examination.

Self-study is also a good time to practice pacing. Work through groups of questions under time limits and monitor how much time is spent researching answers. The goal is to build enough familiarity that references support your knowledge rather than slow down your progress.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding candidates approach exam preparation with an organized study structure focused on the actual trade subjects represented on the test.

The Live Virtual + Self Study Training format combines scheduled instruction with independent review. Candidates can work through roofing, siding, sheet metal, flashing, safety, and code subjects while developing familiarity with the references used for preparation.

1 Exam Prep emphasizes practical reference navigation when applicable. Candidates should know which book addresses a particular subject, how the book is organized, and how to locate relevant information efficiently under timed conditions.

The program also supports trade-focused review and practice-oriented preparation. Instead of relying only on memorization, candidates are encouraged to understand why roofing systems are installed in specific ways, how components interact, and how code and safety requirements affect field work.

This combination of organized study guidance, trade-specific review, reference navigation, and structured preparation is designed to help candidates approach the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding Contractor exam with greater familiarity and confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The current examination contains 60 questions. Candidates have two hours to complete the exam and must earn at least 70 percent to pass.

Is the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding exam open book?

Yes. The examination is open book, and approved reference materials may be brought into the PSI testing center under current examination rules.

What is the largest subject area on the exam?

Steep-slope roofing is the largest individual content area with 17 questions. Roofing substrates, siding, elastomeric roofing, and built-up bituminous roofing are also significant portions of the test.

Does this exam prep include live virtual training?

Yes. This program combines Live Virtual + Self Study Training so candidates can use scheduled instruction together with independent preparation.

Where can I see the current live class schedule?

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What topics are covered on the exam?

The current exam covers safety, roofing substrates, steep-slope roofing, roofing repairs, elastomeric roofing, built-up bituminous roofing, siding, sheet metal, and flashing.

Can I highlight and tab my approved reference books?

Yes. PSI permits approved references to be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs are permitted, while temporary removable tabs are not allowed.

What does the Mississippi Roofing, Sheet Metal and Siding classification cover?

The classification covers installation, maintenance, repair, and alteration of roofing, sheet metal, and siding, including specified waterproofing, roof-deck, flashing, gutter, downspout, fascia, soffit, and related work within the classification scope.

Why are there multiple NRCA roofing manuals?

The examination covers different types of roofing systems. Separate NRCA references address steep-slope roofing, metal panel and SPF roof systems, and membrane roofing systems, allowing candidates to study the technical requirements associated with each system type.

Why should I practice using the books before exam day?

The test is timed. Candidates who understand which reference applies to a question and how to locate technical information efficiently can use their available testing time more effectively.

Does completing the training guarantee that I will pass the exam?

No. Exam results depend on each candidate's preparation, trade knowledge, study effort, reference-navigation ability, and performance during the examination. The training is designed to provide an organized preparation structure.