AL Roofing Contractor case studies

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The Alabama Roofing Contractor License Examination is the assessment used by Alabama's licensing authority for roofing contractors and roofing subcontractors seeking state certification. It is intended for people who will run or qualify a roofing business - estimating, contracting, supervising crews, and answering to inspectors and homeowners - not just for installers who want a credential. The AL Roofing Contractor case studies are 5 cases and about 2,446 words.

Steep-Slope Re-Roof with Concealed Fastener Metal Over Existing Shingles

A contractor is bidding a re-roof on a 1970s two-story house with 5:12 gable roof, 34 squares of existing three-tab asphalt shingles over 15-lb felt on 1x6 skip sheathing with 2x6 rafters at 24 inches on center. The homeowner wants a standing-seam metal roof with concealed clips and a 40-year finish warranty.

502 words, about 3 min 2

Low-Slope Roof Leak at a Wall Flashing on a Commercial Building

A roofing contractor is called to a one-story retail building with a modified bitumen roof over a lightweight insulating concrete deck. Water is staining ceiling tiles along a masonry wall after every driving rain from the west.

490 words, about 2 min 3

Framing and Deck Replacement on a Roof-Over Candidate

A contractor is evaluating a 1920s house for a tear-off and re-roof. During inspection, the contractor finds 2x4 rafters at 24 inches on center with a 14-foot span, a ridge board that is a 1x6, several rafters with splits at the birdsmouth, and deck boards that are 1x6 tongue-and-groove spaced with visible gaps.

467 words, about 2 min 4

Payroll Classification and Bid Pricing for a Roofing Crew

A roofing contractor is preparing a bid for a 60-square commercial re-roof. The contractor plans to use a crew of four: two roofers paid 22/hour, one foreman paid 30/hour, and one laborer paid 18/hour.

493 words, about 2 min 5

Change Order and Lien Rights on a Roofing Subcontract

A roofing subcontractor has a 180,000 contract with a general contractor for a multifamily project. The subcontract requires written change orders signed by the GC before extra work is performed.

494 words, about 2 min