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.
Ett -NAMN- bör kunna uppfylla olika plikter och ansvarsområden. Följande är några uppgifter och ansvarsområden som en Roofer bör kunna utföra:
- 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
En konkurrenskraftig Roofer kommer att ha vissa färdigheter och kvalifikationer, inklusive:
- 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
