Roofer

Roofers cover houses and other structures with roof tiles, slates, shingles or steel sheeting to form waterproof surfaces.

Roofers may perform the following tasks:

look at drawings, specifications and work sites to determine materials required
assess risks
erect ladders and tile elevators
erect and dismantle restricted height scaffolding
place roofing underlays over eaves and secure by nailing or stapling to roofs
correctly space and nail wooden strips called battens across the roof rafters on which the tiles or other roofing material will be placed
lay aluminium, steel or clay tiles, stone slates, wooden shingles or steel sheeting
install metal gutters, downpipes and other rainwater products
overlap successive layers of tiles and measure and cut roofing material to fit around vents, chimney edges, and the hips and valleys of the roof
fix roof flashings (weatherproof covering)
fix the ridge caps and gable ends with cement mortar or tech screws
handle waterproofing materials, tools and equipment
apply protective paint coating systems
clear the roof of debris when the job is finished.

Roofers may specialise in tiling or installing new roofs, repairing existing roofs or removing old roofs and replacing them.

Roofers' work involves a lot of bending, climbing and lifting. They work outdoors, at heights, in all weather conditions.

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