Training - General
ARCA Academy Class - Solar
Open to ARCA Members and Non-Members Space is limited – register early! Registration is first come, first served. Cancellations require notice, but substitutions are welcome. Friday, October 2, 2026 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Arizona Time) ARCA Office- Training Room 3839 North 3rd Street Suite 106 Phoenix, AZ 85012-2066 Register for the academy class ...
ARCA Academy Class - Foam & Coatings Roofing
This class provides a comprehensive overview of Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) roofing systems and the elastomeric roof coatings commonly used as their protective layer. Designed for contractors, inspectors and design professionals. This course covers the key principles of: SPF chemistry proper substrate preparation application techniques safety protocols performance characteristics Additionally, participants will learn about various roof ...
ARCA Academy Class - APP Roofing
This class provides a field-focused overview of APP modified bitumen roofing, explaining how APP polymers enhance asphalt’s heat resistance, UV stability and durability. It reviews code requirements, reinforcements, surface finishes and torch-applied installation best practices, including proper heat control. The course also covers system strengths and limitations, along with essential ...
ARCA Academy Class - Wind Up Lift Roof Systems
Wind uplift failures cost the roofing and construction industry millions every year—and most are preventable. This course provides a clear, practical understanding of wind loads, uplift forces and code requirements that directly affect roof performance. Participants will learn how wind speed, terrain exposure, building height and enclosure classification influence uplift ...
ARCA Academy Class - Roofing Shingles
Our course on shingles will include the following information: Shingle Manual including the following. Powerpoint program ARMA Manual ARMA technical bulletins NRCA manual section on shingles NRCA shingle details WSRCA shingle details Laminate and 3 tab shingle application guidelines IBC Chapter 15 IRC Chapter 9 Open to ARCA Members and Non-Members Space is limited – register early! Registration is first come, first served. ...
ARCA Academy Class - SBS Roofing
This class provides a hands-on, field-focused overview of SBS modified bitumen roofing, explaining how SBS polymers enhance asphalt flexibility and durability. It covers applicable building codes and industry standards, compares reinforcements, finishes, application methods and highlights best practices for installation and detailing. Common installation mistakes, system strengths and limitations and ...
ARCA Academy Class - Coatings - May 1
In this one day course, participants learn how roof coating systems are properly selected and installed to protect and extend the life of existing roofs. The class focuses on real-world performance rather than marketing, covering evaluation of existing roofs, surface preparation, testing, application methods and proper use conditions. Common coating ...
ARCA Academy Class - Insulation & Tapered 101 - April 10
This one-day class introduces attendees to common insulation types and the basics of tapered insulation, concentrating on key industry terms and how the products are used. This course is a perfect way for roofing industry newcomers to develop a basic understanding of insulation products and get a hands-on experience. Open to ...
Turning the off-season into an efficiency advantage
RCS Influencers Ashley and Seth Pietsch say the off-season isn’t downtime — it’s preparation time. For many roofing contractors, the off-season can feel like a forced slowdown. Fewer jobs, unpredictable weather and shorter days often mean crews are itching to get back on the roof. But the contractors who grow year ...
Lunch & Learn: Worksite Enforcement Awareness: What you and Your Crews Need to Know - February 11
NTRCA and RCAT are teaming up for an important Extended Lunch & Learn for North Texas Roofing Contractors. Join Trent Cotney, Partner with Adams & Reese, LLP and legal counsel for NRCA and other roofing associations, as he focuses on what worksite enforcement may look like on roofing jobs and ...
