NRCA ProCertified Asphalt Shingle Installer study guide
NRCA ProCertified Asphalt Shingle Installer · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The NRCA ProCertified Asphalt Shingle Installer credential is a professional certification for roofing installers who want independent verification of their competence in steep-slope asphalt shingle work. It signals to employers, contractors, and homeowners that the holder has met a recognized standard for safe, code-compliant, manufacturer-aligned installation. The NRCA ProCertified Asphalt Shingle Installer study guide has 8 sections and about 2,339 words.
01Jobsite Safety and Fall Protection
This domain tests how you apply OSHA construction fall-protection rules to asphalt shingle work, including roof access, anchors, and power-tool handling. OSHA 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) covers residential construction: at 6 ft or more above a lower level, workers need guardrails, a safety net, or a personal fall arrest system (PFAS).
313 words, about 2 min02Roof Deck and Underlayment Preparation
This domain tests whether you can assess deck condition, select and fasten sheathing, and install underlayment and ice barrier so the shingle system has a sound base. Replace delaminated, soft, or water-stained OSB/plywood; drive existing fasteners flush; sweep the deck.
316 words, about 2 min03Asphalt Shingle Application and Fastening
This domain tests correct slope limits, starter and course layout, exposure control, and fastener placement for 3-tab and laminated shingles. Asphalt shingles are not approved below 2:12.
298 words, about 1 min04Flashing, Valleys, and Penetration Detailing
This domain tests the details that keep water out at walls, valleys, chimneys, pipes, and roof edges-where most leaks begin. Step flashing at sidewalls must be installed with each shingle course, not every other course.
295 words, about 1 min05Ventilation and Moisture Control
This domain tests attic ventilation ratios, balanced intake and exhaust, and moisture details that prevent condensation and ice dams. IRC R806.1 generally requires attic ventilation area of at least 1/150 of the vented ceiling area.
278 words, about 1 min06Manufacturer Instructions and Building Code Compliance
This domain tests how you reconcile code minimums, manufacturer instructions, product listings, and local amendments on a shingle roof. The building code sets the minimum; the manufacturer’s printed instructions often add requirements.
293 words, about 1 min07Roof Inspection, Repair, and Defect Recognition
This domain tests systematic inspection, distinguishing installation defects from storm damage, and repairing without creating new leaks. Inspect safely from the ground, then from the roof only with fall protection.
276 words, about 1 min08Professional Practice, Communication, and Documentation
This domain tests the business side of installation: written scope, change orders, homeowner communication, and records that support warranty and liability positions. Put the scope in writing: shingle product, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, deck repair allowances, exclusions, and cleanup.
270 words, about 1 min