Manual & Online Exam
Metal Roof Installation Manual
MCA’s Metal Roof Installation Manual is a complete course in metal roofing. Learn the best practices from the experts: the MCA members who manufacture, distribute, and install metal roofing throughout the country and beyond.
This manual offers something for everyone:
- Trainees making a career move into metal roofing installation
- Roofers switching from traditional materials to metal roofing
- Experienced installers stepping up their professional development by learning industry best practices
- Front-office staff and sales teams educating customers and prospects about the many benefits of metal roofing
- Architects, specification writers, contractors, building owners, manufacturers, and anyone else who has an interest or stake in the benefits and use of properly installed metal roofs
- English and Spanish speakers can download the manual in their language
Your purchase of the manual includes access to an optional online exam that you can take after reading the manual. You’ll be tested on content from each chapter, with about 10 questions per chapter. When you achieve a passing score, you’ll receive a certificate of completion to demonstrate your expertise and commitment.
You’ll be impressed by the depth and breadth of information in the Roof Installation Manual:
- Learn about all types of projects: Explore new construction, reroofing, and retrofit considerations.
- Save time and money: Improve efficiency and quality so the job is done right the first time, eliminating avoidable problems and reducing callbacks.
- Meet specifications and comply with codes: Understand what requirements and rules affect metal roofing and its installation—and whose job it is to know what is needed!
- Install the right products the right way: Learn how to store and install metal roofing, apply sealants and fasteners, and use common accessories.
- Understand the bigger picture: Get introduced to the metal roofing industry, its materials, and panel attributes, including how things have changed over time.
- Get tools for success: Installer checklists and instructions for final cleaning and inspection help your teams perform high-quality installations.
- And more! Twenty chapters cover even more metal roofing topics in-depth, from safety issues to roofing design.
Here’s what you’ll get when you purchase this valuable manual:
- A digital publication for immediate download in English or Spanish (choose language at purchase)
- Access to an optional online exam to certify your knowledge.
- More than 200 pages of content in 20 chapters and three appendices.
- More than 400 illustrations, photos, and charts for convenient reference.