Construction Opportunity: Roofer

Roofer Current Vacancies

2007-03-06:

Roofers construct and repair roofs on all types of buildings. roof slating and tiling - using traditional slate, pre-fabricated concrete tiles and synthetic slates to cover pitched roofs and walls

built-up felt roofing and mastic asphalt - using felt or mastic asphalt to provide a waterproof shield, often found on flat roofs
thatching - specialist skill using natural materials to provide roof coverings.

The main aspects of a job include stripping off where appropriate the existing roof; checking the underlying structure is sound, for example roof timbers; calculating surface areas to be covered and quantities of materials required; in the case of slating - re-sizing, cutting and re-holing of slates; with felt roofing - working with hazardous materials such as molten bitumen; re-covering the roof area and finishing off with mortar or synthetic sealants to ensure the roof is watertight.

Roofers work mainly outdoors and at heights, using ladders and scaffolding.

The work is physically demanding and roofers have to work in cold, dirty and windy conditions.

Roofers work for specialist roofing firms, building contractors, roofing materials suppliers, local authorities and other public organisations.

Many are self-employed and work as sub-contractors with materials supplied by the building contractor.

With qualifications, roofers can earn between 16,500 and 21,000. (Permalink)