About This Book
The NRCA Roofing Manual: Membrane Roof Systems is a widely recognized technical publication produced by the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). It offers comprehensive guidance on the design, materials, and installation of low-slope and commercial membrane roofing assemblies, serving as an industry benchmark for best practices and construction standards.
Key Topics Covered
- System Components: Detailed guidance on roof decks, vapor retarders, rigid board insulation, fasteners, and related accessories.
- Membrane Technologies: Technical specifications covering Built-Up Roofing (BUR), polymer-modified bitumen, EPDM, thermoplastic membranes (TPO and PVC), and liquid-applied systems.
- Configurations & Details: More than 200 standardized construction drawings and configuration references to support material selection and code compliance.
- Re-covering Protocols: Step-by-step instructions for assessing existing roofs, evaluating drainage conditions, and determining whether to re-cover or perform a full tear-off.
Primary Uses
- Field Reference: Widely used by roofing contractors, architects, and consultants as a day-to-day resource for installation standards and technical guidance.
- Licensing Exams: Frequently required as a mandatory open-book reference for state contractor and commercial roofing licensing examinations.
Practice Tests Using This Book
This book is required or recommended for 1 licensing exam. We've written 44 practice questions directly from this material, each one citing the chapter and section it comes from.