North Carolina Roofing Contractor Books & Course Rental - Exam Room Approved

Prepare for the North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination with a complete rental package that combines seven exam-room-approved references with a structured self-study trade course. Every rental book is professionally highlighted and tabbed to support organized preparation, efficient reference navigation, and practical use during the open-book examination.

The North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination covers steep-slope roofing, roofing substrates, repairs, elastomeric systems, built-up bituminous roofing, sheet metal, flashing, workplace safety, business law, licensing, liens, and general building-code requirements. Candidates need both trade knowledge and the ability to locate exact provisions in several technical manuals, code books, and regulatory references.

This package includes the approved North Carolina safety standards, building code, contractor business-law guide, administrative code, and three current NRCA roofing manuals. The included NRCA references cover steep-slope roof systems, metal panel and spray polyurethane foam systems, and membrane roofing systems. Together, the seven books support preparation for the major roofing methods and administrative subjects represented on the examination.

All rental references are professionally highlighted and tabbed. Highlighting directs attention to important definitions, safety standards, code provisions, application requirements, roofing details, material considerations, tables, business topics, and licensing information. Permanent tabs divide each book into practical sections so candidates can build a repeatable process for locating information under examination time limits.

The included self-study trade course provides six months of access. Students can review roofing systems, construction practices, safety, code requirements, business topics, and reference-navigation strategies at their own pace. Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.

The package price is $1,290, plus a refundable $700 rental-book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,990. The $700 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

Exam Details

The North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination is administered by PSI for the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. Candidates must receive examination eligibility through the licensing process before registering and scheduling a testing appointment.

• Classification: Specialty Contractor — Roofing
• Number of questions: 60
• Time allowed: 120 minutes
• Passing score: 70%
• Testing format: Computer-based examination
• Testing provider: PSI Services LLC

The examination content outline includes the following subject areas:

• Safety: 5 questions
• Roofing — Substrate: 6 questions
• Roofing — Steep Slope: 18 questions
• Roofing Repairs: 4 questions
• Roofing — Elastomeric: 6 questions
• Roofing — Built-Up Bituminous: 6 questions
• Business and Law: 7 questions
• Sheet Metal and Flashing: 3 questions
• Licensing: 2 questions
• Liens: 1 question
• General Building Code Requirements: 2 questions

Steep-slope roofing is the largest examination category. Candidates should study asphalt shingles, wood shakes and shingles, clay and concrete tile, underlayments, roof decks, ventilation, valleys, ridges, hips, penetrations, fastening, flashing, slope requirements, and installation practices.

Elastomeric and built-up bituminous systems account for twelve questions combined. Preparation should include roof membranes, insulation, substrates, attachment, surfacing, seams, flashings, application methods, drainage, repairs, compatibility, and common defects.

Business law, safety, roofing substrates, repairs, sheet metal, licensing, liens, and general code requirements complete the examination outline. A balanced study schedule is important because the exam evaluates both roofing knowledge and contractor responsibilities.

Open Book Test

The North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination is an open-book test. All seven highlighted and tabbed rental references included in this package are approved for use inside the examination room.

Approved references may be highlighted, underlined, and indexed before the examination. Tabs must be permanent and firmly attached to the pages. Removable index flags, temporary markers, and Post-it-style tabs are not permitted. Notes may not be written on the tabs.

Loose papers and attached supplemental materials are not allowed. Candidates may not write in the references before or during the examination in a manner prohibited by the testing rules. Printed code references must be complete and properly bound; partial copies are not accepted.

The 120-minute testing period provides an average of two minutes per question. Candidates should learn the major roofing principles before test day and use the references when a question requires exact code language, a safety provision, a table, a construction detail, a material requirement, or a business-law rule.

Repeated timed practice is important. Candidates should identify the roofing system or administrative topic first, choose the most likely reference, move to the correct tab, and confirm the answer from the applicable section. This approach is more efficient than searching through several books without a clear target.

Licensing Steps

1. Select the Roofing specialty classification. Confirm that the classification matches the roofing installation and repair work the business plans to perform.
2. Choose the appropriate license limitation. Select the limitation that fits the applicant’s financial qualifications and anticipated project values.
3. Identify the qualifier. Designate the individual whose accepted examination will support the requested Roofing classification.
4. Prepare the licensing application. Assemble the required ownership, business, qualifier, financial, and background information.
5. Submit the required materials. Complete the current application or examination-request process established by the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
6. Receive examination eligibility. Approved candidates receive instructions for registering and scheduling the examination through PSI.
7. Begin the self-study course. Use the six-month access period to review roofing systems, safety, code requirements, business law, and reference navigation.
8. Practice with the rental books. Work with the highlighted and tabbed references regularly so their organization becomes familiar before test day.
9. Schedule and take the examination. Bring the required identification and all seven approved rental references in acceptable condition.
10. Complete the remaining licensing requirements. Passing the examination satisfies the testing component, but the licensing board must complete its review before issuing the license.
11. Return all rental books. Return the complete seven-book rental set within six months in similar condition to qualify for the refundable $700 deposit.

Passing the examination does not independently authorize a person or company to perform licensed contracting work. The approved applicant or business entity must receive and maintain the appropriate North Carolina contractor license.

State 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 work requires materials that form a watertight and weather-resistant surface.

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

North Carolina generally requires a general contractor license when the total value of a covered construction project is $40,000 or more. The licensed entity must hold a classification appropriate for the work and a limitation appropriate for the project value.

The classification identifies the type of contracting work the business may perform. The license limitation governs the monetary value of projects the contractor may undertake. Applicants should select both according to the company’s intended services, financial qualifications, and expected contract sizes.

The applicant must designate a qualifier whose accepted examination supports the Roofing classification. Passing the examination completes the testing portion of the process, but license issuance remains subject to approval of the complete application.

Reference Books

This rental package includes seven professionally highlighted and tabbed references. All seven books are approved for use inside the North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination room.

• Included Rental Book: North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  This reference contains construction safety requirements involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, material handling, hoisting, tools, electrical hazards, housekeeping, and other roofing-jobsite concerns.
• Included Rental Book: North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2018
  This code contains building requirements involving roof assemblies, coverings, materials, fire classification, drainage, structural considerations, weather protection, and general construction provisions.
• Included Rental Book: Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
  This reference covers licensing, business organization, contracts, estimating, project management, financial administration, insurance, risk, liens, employment topics, and contractor responsibilities.
• Included Rental Book: North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  This reference addresses permits, inspections, approvals, code administration, enforcement procedures, responsibilities, and policies connected with construction projects.
• Included Rental Book: NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025
  This manual supports preparation involving asphalt shingles, wood roofing, tile, steep-slope metal systems, underlayments, roof decks, ventilation, flashing, drainage, fastening, details, and steep-slope installation practices.
• Included Rental Book: NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
  This manual covers metal-panel roofing and spray polyurethane foam systems, including materials, substrates, attachment, joints, insulation, flashings, coatings, details, application practices, and maintenance considerations.
• Included Rental Book: NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems, 2023
  This manual supports preparation for single-ply, modified bitumen, built-up, and other membrane systems. Topics include substrates, insulation, attachment, seams, flashings, surfacing, drainage, repairs, and roof-system details.

All seven references remain rental property. The complete rental set must be returned within six months in similar condition for the $700 deposit to be refundable.

Exam Room Approved Books

The following seven highlighted and tabbed rental references are approved for use inside the North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination room:

• North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Construction Industry, with Latest Available Amendments
  Use this reference for questions involving fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, personal protective equipment, material handling, tools, access, and construction-site safety.
• North Carolina State Building Code: Building Code 2018
  Use this reference for roofing-code requirements, roof assemblies, materials, coverings, drainage, fire classifications, and general building provisions.
• Contractor’s Guide to Business, Law and Project Management - North Carolina General Contractors Edition, 10th Edition
  Use this reference for business law, licensing, contracts, estimating, project management, financial administration, liens, and contractor responsibilities.
• North Carolina State Building Code: Administrative Code and Policies, 2018 Edition
  Use this reference for questions involving permits, inspections, approvals, enforcement, and code administration.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Steep Slope Roof Systems, 2025
  Use this manual for steep-slope materials, underlayments, flashing, ventilation, fastening, drainage, details, and installation practices.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Metal Panel and SPF Roof Systems, 2024
  Use this manual for metal-panel and spray polyurethane foam roofing materials, application, attachment, flashing, coatings, and details.
• NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roofing Systems, 2023
  Use this manual for membrane roofing, substrates, insulation, seams, attachment, surfacing, drainage, repairs, and system details.

Test Information and Study Materials

The included self-study trade course provides 6 months of course access. It organizes the examination subjects into practical study areas and helps candidates combine roofing knowledge with repeated reference-navigation exercises.

Begin with steep-slope roofing because it represents 18 of the 60 examination questions. Review roof slopes, substrates, underlayments, shingles, shakes, tile, metal coverings, valleys, hips, ridges, penetrations, eaves, flashing, fastening, ventilation, and weather protection.

Study substrates carefully. Roof-system performance depends on proper deck condition, attachment, slope, drainage, insulation, vapor control, and compatibility between materials. Candidates should understand how substrate defects can affect installation and long-term performance.

For elastomeric and membrane systems, review materials, seams, attachment methods, adhesives, insulation, flashing, penetrations, drainage, surfacing, repairs, and manufacturer-related installation principles. For built-up bituminous systems, study plies, bitumen, felts, surfacing, flashings, application, and repair procedures.

Safety preparation should emphasize fall protection, ladders, scaffolds, roof openings, access, material handling, personal protective equipment, weather exposure, electrical hazards, and safe use of tools and equipment.

Use timed reference drills throughout the course. Identify the roofing system or administrative subject, select the appropriate book, locate the applicable tab, and confirm the answer from the relevant provision, table, diagram, or detail.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep supports candidates through organized study guidance, trade-focused review, practice-oriented preparation, reference navigation, and a confidence-building study structure. This package provides all seven approved examination references together with a self-study Roofing Contractor course.

The professionally highlighted and tabbed rental books reduce the time required to create a reference-navigation system. Highlighting directs attention to important roofing details, code provisions, safety standards, business topics, tables, and installation requirements. Permanent tabs create practical access points for repeated study.

The self-study course helps candidates review steep-slope systems, substrates, repairs, membrane roofing, metal panels, spray polyurethane foam, built-up roofing, safety, business law, licensing, liens, and code requirements. Students can work at their own pace and revisit challenging subjects throughout the six-month access period.

The rental period allows candidates to prepare with the same books they plan to use during the examination. Regular use strengthens familiarity with the tabs, terminology, manual organization, code chapters, and location of frequently reviewed information.

No course or rental package guarantees a passing score, license approval, or a specific examination result. Performance depends on the candidate’s knowledge, experience, preparation, reference familiarity, and decisions during the test.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this rental package?

The package includes seven professionally highlighted and tabbed exam-room-approved rental books and a self-study trade course with 6 months of course access.

What is the total initial payment?

The package price is $1,290, plus a refundable $700 book deposit, for a total initial payment of $1,990.

How is the $700 deposit refunded?

The $700 deposit is refundable when all rental books are returned within six months in similar condition.

How long can I keep the rental books?

The rental period is six months. The complete seven-book set must be returned within that period to qualify for the deposit refund.

How long is the course available?

The package includes 6 months of course access.

Are all seven rental books approved for the exam room?

Yes. All seven included references are approved for use inside the North Carolina Roofing Contractor examination room.

Are the books already highlighted and tabbed?

Yes. Every rental reference is professionally highlighted and tabbed before shipment.

Does the course include live classes?

No. This package includes self-study trade-course preparation.

How long do the books take to prepare?

Please allow 15 business days for professional highlighting and tabbing before shipment.

Does this package include the contractor-license application?

No. Licensing applications, examination eligibility, registration, testing fees, scheduling, and license issuance are handled separately.

Does this rental package guarantee a passing score?

No. The package provides organized rental references and self-study support, but examination results depend on the candidate’s knowledge, preparation, experience, reference familiarity, and performance during the test.