Technical resources

Guidelines for Complying with Building Code Requirements for Roof Assemblies: International Building Code, 2009 Edition

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Co-branded with ICC, this new NRCA publication will enable you to comply with all the roofing-related provisions of ICC's International Building Code, 2009 Edition (IBC)!

Guidelines for Complying With Building Code Requirements for Roof Assemblies: International Building Code, 2012 Edition

Now available!
Co-branded with ICC, this new NRCA publication will enable you to comply with all the roofing-related provisions of ICC's International Building Code, 2012 Edition (IBC)!

Guidelines for Complying with Energy Code Requirements for Roof Assemblies: International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 and 2012 Editions

Now available!
Stay up to date with the latest energy code requirements, including the International Energy Conservation Code's (IECC's) 2009 and 2012 editions and ASHRAE 90.1, "Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings," 2007 and 2010 editions, which are referenced in IECC's 2009 and 2012 editions, respectively.

NRCA Guidelines for Roof Systems With Rooftop Photovoltaic Components

Now available!
This new publication provides NRCA's latest best practices for PV roof systems, and updates NRCA's original PV guidelines published in 2009.

The NRCA Waterproofing Manual on CD

A portable version of the hard copy yet still contains all the details and information!

Repair Manual for Low-slope Membrane Roof Systems

With photos and instructions for more than 150 repairs, your crew will be able to identify problems and permanently repair low-slope roof membranes.

The NRCA Vegetative Roof Systems Manual, Second Edition

Go 'green' with this manual!
This manual is full of vegetative roof system information based off of cutting-edge technologies and includes design and installation best practices.

The NRCA Vegetative Roof Systems Manual, Second Edition on CD

Contains 55 customizable vegetative roof system construction details!
This CD has all the information contained in the print version of The NRCA Vegetative Roof Systems Manual, Second Edition in a convenient Adobe Acrobat® format.

NRCA Guidelines for Architectural Metal Flashings

New!

Stay up to date with NRCA's best practice guidelines for the design, materials and installation techniques applicable to architectural metal flashings.

NRCA Guidelines for SPF Roof Systems

New!

Stay informed with the latest technical information about materials, design considerations and application applicable to spray polyurethane foam (SPF) roof systems.

NRCA Guidelines for Asphalt Shingle Roof Systems

New!
A "must have" for anyone involved with purchasing, specifying or installing asphalt shingles, this new publication provides NRCA's best practice guidelines for the design and application of asphalt shingle roof systems.

Quality Control Guidelines for the Application of Asphalt Shingle Roof Systems

This document is essential for quality control and quality assurance of an asphalt shingle roof system application!

The NRCA Building Codes Manual, Third Edition (electronic file)

Designed to assist you in using the model building codes and understanding the roofing-related provisions they contain, this manual is a building codes must-have!

The NRCA Construction Details Manual - 2013

It's here!

Save detail drawing time—this publication includes 564 construction details in a convenient binder format that can be easily reproduced!

The NRCA Construction Details CD—2013

Save detail drawing time—this CD includes 564 customizable construction details. Use with AutoCAD® software to customize plans to fit your specific project needs!

The NRCA Waterproofing Manual

Know the latest changes in the design and installation of quality waterproofing assemblies!

Building Owners Guide to Roof-mounted Photovoltaic Systems

An excellent new sales tool!

Full of recommendations for building owners, this will enhance the performance of roof-mounted photovoltaic systems!

NSA Slate Roofs: Design and Installation Manual, 2010 Edition

A culmination of five years of effort by National Slate Association members—contractors, quarriers and designers— this manual will assist you with the design, specification and installation of slate roof systems.

Green Roof Construction and Maintenance

A complete guide to building and maintaining green roofs!

Manual for Inspection and Maintenance of Built-Up and Polymer-modified Bitumen Roof Systems: A Guide for Building Owners

Optimize the life of your built-up and modified bitumen roof systems with critical, basic procedures!

Manual for Inspection and Maintenance of Sprayed Polyurethane Foam-based Roof Systems: A Guide For Building Owners

Know and understand the importance of scheduled roof inspections and maintenance programs for SPF roof systems.

Manual for Inspection and Maintenance of Low-slope Structural Metal Panel Roof Assemblies: A Guide for Building Owners

An inexpensive way for building owners to enhance the performance of their structural metal panel roof assemblies.

Manual for Inspection and Maintenance of Steep-slope Architectural Metal Panel Roof Assemblies: A Guide for Building Owners

Full of recommendations for building owners, this will enhance the performance of steep-slope architectural metal panel roof systems.

SPRI/NRCA Manual of Roof Inspection, Maintenance and Emergency Repair for Existing Single-ply Roofing Systems

Keep your single-ply roof systems watertight and performing properly with these recommendations for building owners.

The NRCA Guide to Roof Coatings, Second Edition

Change an existing roof into an energy-efficient "cool" roof with this new guide!

Quality Control Guidelines for the Application of Built-up Roofing

Evaluate built-up roof systems on the rooftop with this pocket-sized booklet.

Quality Control Guidelines for Application of Polymer Modified Bitumen Roofing

An inexpensive way to ensure quality of your polymer-modified bitumen roof system installations.

Quality Control Guidelines for the Application of Sprayed Polyurethane Foam-based Roofing

A handy SPF roof system booklet for your crews. Quality will go through the roof!

Quality Control Guidelines for the Application of Thermoset Single-ply Roof Membranes

Keep your thermoset single-ply roof installation quality on your crews' minds with this convenient pocket guide.

The NRCA Roofing and Waterproofing Manual Anthology

35 years of roofing information at your fingertips on one CD!

Elements of Roofing: A Guide for Building Owners

Building owners, design professionals and homeowners will learn about roof systems and choosing the right professional roofing contractor.

Application Techniques for Glass Fiber Roofing Felts

Instructions and discussions about the proper procedures and precautions for installing glass-fiber felts in built-up roof systems are included in this inexpensive booklet.

Guidelines for Roof-mounted Outdoor Air-conditioner Installations

Understand the guidelines for piping, electrical wiring and sheet-metal ductwork that pass through your roof interface.

NRCA/RCI Roofing Project Submittal and Protocol Guidelines

Adddresses sequential phases of roofing projects and designates areas of responsibility!

Step-by-step recommendations for pre-bid, bidding period, preconstruction, construction and close-out phases of roofing project submittal.

The Slate Book

Use 175 graphics for ideas and information for your next slate roofing project.

Historic and Obsolete Roofing Tile

A comprehensive guide to tile!

Figure out what kind of historic, obsolete and uncommon roofing tiles you are dealing with.

Performance of Sprayed Polyurethane Foam Flashings on CD

Compare the performance of SPF flashings with and without metal counterflashings.

Manual for Low-slope Roof Systems, Fourth Edition

All major types of low-slope roof systems for commercial and industrial facilities at your fingertips!

2009 International Building Code

The 2009 edition of the International Building Code addresses building system design and installation with requirements that emphasize performance.

2009 International Residential Building Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings

The 2009 edition of the International Residential Building Code addresses building system design and installation with requirements that emphasize performance.

2009 International Energy Conservation Code and ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007 - Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

Published by the International Code Council, this code encourages energy conservation!