A Roofer, also known as a Roofing Contractor, installs, maintains and repairs the roofs of commercial and residential buildings. Their duties include conducting roof inspections, choosing appropriate materials based on local conditions and advising building owners on when they should replace their roofs instead of repairing them.
एक Roofer को विभिन्न कर्तव्यों और जिम्मेदारियों को पूरा करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए। निम्नलिखित कुछ कर्तव्य और जिम्मेदारियाँ हैं जिन्हें एक Roofer को निष्पादित करने में सक्षम होना चाहिए:
- Inspect roofing surfaces and make suggestions regarding appropriate repairs
- Remove algae, moss, sticks and other debris from commercial and residential roofs
- Install insulation, shingles, shakes, slate tiles and other materials according to the manufacturer instructions
- Install new roofing systems or make repairs based on owners’ budgets and aesthetic preferences
- Follow local building codes related to pitch and other roof characteristics
- Set up vents to ensure that moisture doesn’t damage a roofing surface
प्रतिस्पर्धी Roofer के पास कुछ कौशल और योग्यताएँ होंगी, जिनमें शामिल हैं:
- Basic math skills to calculate the slope of a roof and determine how much material to order for each job
- Manual dexterity
- Physical strength for climbing, carrying heavy materials, kneeling, bending and performing other activities
- Attention to detail
- Knowledge of local building codes and best practices in roofing
