The following is a suggested list of reading materials or study resources for persons waiting to prepare for the certification exams. If you do not have them, ordering information is given below, you may be able to borrow them. The exam questions have been drawn from these materials.

COMMERCIAL SECTION

NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual, 4th edition, 1997 (particularly the sections titled "Preface," "Low-Slope Roofing" and "Handbook of Accepted Roofing Knowledge"). Available from National Roofing Contractors Association, 10255 W. Higgins Road, Ste 600, Rosemont, IL 60018-56076, telephone (708)299-9070.  $156 for NRCA Members, $195 for nonmembers.

RESIDENTIAL SECTION

NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual, as above (particularly the "Steep Roofing" section).

BUSINESS SECTION

Managing a Roofing Company in Texas, Oliver, Edis, 1993: Available for $50 from RCAT, P.O. Box 785 Pflugerville, TX 78691, telephone (512)251-7690.