Roofer: A description for the roofer job
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Roofer – Covers roofs with roofing materials other than sheet metal, for example composition shingles or sheets, wood shingles, or asphalt and gravel, to waterproof roofs: Cuts roofing paper to size, using knife, and nails or staples it to roof in overlapping strips to form base for roofing materials. Aligns roofing material with edge of roof, and overlaps successive layers, gauging distance of overlap with chalkline, gauge on shingling hatchet, or by lines on shingles. Fastens composition shingles or sheets to roof with asphalt, cement, or nails. Punches holes in slate, tile, terra cotta, or wooden shingles, using punch and hammer. Cuts strips of flashing and fits them into angles formed by walls, vents, and intersecting roof surfaces. When applying asphalt or tar and gravel to roof, mops or pours hot asphalt or tar onto roof base. Applies alternate layers of hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper until roof covering is as specified. Applies gravel or pebbles over top layer, using rake or stiff-bristled broom. May also construct and attach prefabricated roof sections to rafters [CARPENTER (construction industry)]. May also attach shingles to exterior walls and apply roofing paper and tar to shower pans, decks, and promenades to waterproof surfaces. When specializing in one type of roofing materials, is designated according to specialty as Aluminum-Shingle Roofer (construction industry), Asbestos-Shingle Roofer (construction industry), Asphalt, Tar, And Gravel Roofer (construction industry), Composition Roofer (construction industry), Roofer, Gypsum (construction industry), Slate Roofer (construction industry), Tile-And-Terra-Cotta Roofer (construction industry), Wood-Shingle Roofer (construction industry).
Job industry: construction industry
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