The following references are recommended for the Virginia Roofing Contracting Exam. Please note that to become licensed, the Class A/B business and law exam must also be passed.
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Roofing Construction & Estimating Revised
$69.99View ProductThe Revised Edition of Roofing Construction & Estimating is a comprehensive, hands-on guide tailored for roofing professionals and contractors. This edition offers detailed instructions on estimating, installing, and maintaining various roofing systems for both residential and commercial buildings.
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2015 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings 1st Edition
$212.99View ProductThis comprehensive code compiles all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for non-commercial one- and two-family dwellings in one convenient code. The regulations cover dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. The 2015 IRC improves upon earlier versions to align with modern building practices, energy goals, and safety standards. It’s widely adopted across the U.S., often with state-specific amendments.
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2015 International Building Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings
$212.99View ProductThe scope of the International Building Code® (IBC®) includes all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories.
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NRCA Roofing Manual Steep slope Roof Systems 2025
$241.99View ProductThe 2025 edition of the NRCA Roofing Manual for steep-slope roof systems is a comprehensive update to the 2021 version, offering best practices and technical guidance for designing and installing steep-slope roofs—defined as those with slopes exceeding 3:12. This manual serves as a go-to reference for contractors, architects, and consultants working on steep-slope roofing projects.
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NRCA Roofing Manual Membrane Roof Systems 2023
$239.99View ProductThe NRCA Roofing Manual Membrane Roof Systems, 2023; is the latest edition, part of the four-volume NRCA Roofing Manual series, replaces the 2019 version and offers industry‑trusted best practices for low‑slope membrane roof systems, including built-up, polymer-modified bitumen, liquid-applied, EPDM, thermoplastic (PVC, TPO), and thermoset membranes.
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Virginia Roofing Tab Pack
$53.99View ProductPreprinted tabs for the
Pre-Printed Permanent Tabs – During your exam, time is of the essence. By having your pages tabbed, you can greatly increase your speed in referencing key exam topics.


