AL Roofing Contractor study plan

List the major steep- and low-slope roofing material families and state where each is used

Explain the performance properties (weatherability, fire rating, wind uplift, reflectivity) that drive material selection

Identify the standard components of each roof system from deck to ridge, and describe the function of each

Match common Alabama residential and light-commercial roof types to appropriate material systems

Sequence the installation steps for a steep-slope shingle roof from deck prep through ridge cap

Describe correct underlayment selection and placement for different slopes and material types

Explain flashing details for valleys, sidewalls, headwalls, penetrations, and chimneys

Distinguish which waterproofing methods apply to low-slope and critical-detail areas

Evaluate roof deck substrates for soundness, fastening, and span requirements

Identify structural members (rafters, trusses, sheathing, fascia) and explain how loads transfer to the building frame

Describe how wind and gravity loads affect roofing attachment and edge detailing

Recognize signs of structural deficiency that require engineer involvement before roofing

Read a roofing plan set and extract scope, quantities, and specified materials

Perform a takeoff for a simple roof including squares, waste factor, fasteners, and accessories

Locate and apply the code provisions governing roofing materials, fire classification, and ventilation

Explain the permit and inspection process for roofing work in Alabama

Outline the licensing and business-entity requirements for operating a roofing business in Alabama

Draft the essential clauses of a residential roofing contract, including scope, payment, and change orders

Explain consumer-protection obligations and disclosure duties toward homeowners

Describe liability exposures (general, completed-operations, workers' compensation) and how each is managed

Identify fall-protection thresholds and required systems for roof work

Apply ladder, scaffold, and roof-edge safety practices to common job scenarios

Explain hazard controls for heat, electrical, and chemical exposures on roofing jobs

Verify compliance with OSHA recordkeeping and jobsite-safety obligations

Map the code and regulatory requirements that apply to a typical residential re-roof

Set up a basic job-costing method that separates labor, material, equipment, and overhead

Calculate payroll obligations including withholdings and employer taxes for roofing crews

Explain how to classify workers as employees or subcontractors and the consequences of misclassification

Prepare a simple cash-flow and profit projection for a roofing business

Review weak areas identified across all domains and re-study the highest-miss topics

Complete timed practice sets weighted to the heaviest domains

Explain aloud the installation sequence, flashing details, and safety controls without notes

Confirm readiness by scoring at or above target on a full-length practice assessment