AZ Roofing Contractor study plan

Classify the six major steep-slope material families (asphalt shingle, tile, metal, slate, wood, synthetic) by weight, minimum slope, and required substrate

Match underlayment types to slope and material using manufacturer-written slope tables rather than memory

Sequence deck preparation steps for a re-roof: sheathing inspection, fastener schedule, ice barrier placement, drip edge order

Sketch a labeled roof section naming ridge, hip, valley, eave, rake, and starter course components

Install-lay out a shingle roof on paper: calculate course exposure, starter, offset pattern, and valley weave versus cut method

Differentiate installation requirements for tile, metal, slate, and wood systems in nailing pattern, clip/fastener type, and expansion allowance

Demonstrate correct ventilation-and-underlayment buildup beneath each steep-slope material

Diagnose five common steep-slope installation defects and write the corrective detail for each

Solve ten exposure and coverage math problems for shingles, tile, and standing-seam panels

Detail penetration flashing for pipe boots, vents, and chimney on steep-slope assemblies

Explain step flashing and counterflashing sequence at sidewalls, headwalls, and dormers

Compare pan flashing, crickets, and saddle details at valleys and roof-to-wall intersections

Detail waterproofing at parapets, curbs, expansion joints, and roof-to-deck transitions

Identify membrane types (mod-bit, EPDM, TPO, PVC, spray polyurethane foam) by material properties, seams, and attachment methods

Contrast single-ply seam methods (heat-weld, solvent, tape) and the inspection test used for each

Assemble the correct base sheet, ply, and surfacing buildup for a modified bitumen system at a given slope and use

Sequence a built-up roof installation from deck to flood coat, naming interply, ply sheet, and surfacing requirements

Apply minimum slope, ponding, and tapered insulation rules to low-slope layout decisions

Specify attachment patterns (mechanically fastened, adhered, ballasted) against wind-uplift and substrate constraints

Identify repair methods for blisters, ridging, seam failure, and punctures on each low-slope membrane

Calculate required net free vent area for a given attic floor area and balance intake against exhaust

Size gutters, downspouts, and scuppers against roof plan area and rainfall intensity

Distinguish insulation types and where each belongs in a low-slope versus steep-slope assembly

Check a proposed assembly for condensation risk and vapor retarder placement by climate

Build a roof inspection checklist organized by component and write the observation a report should contain

Read a roof plan and elevation to extract slope, square footage, and waste factor

Convert takeoff quantities into a line-item estimate with labor, material, and overhead

Produce a repair versus replacement recommendation justified by inspection findings

Recall fall-protection thresholds, ladder setup rules, and roof-edge warning-line distances

Apply code requirements for fastening, fire classification, and minimum slope to two scenario questions

Run two full timed 50-question mock exams and record domain-level scores

Re-drill only the two weakest domains until each practice section clears 85%