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The Roofer’s Routine: A Day in the Life of a Roofer

Ever wondered what exactly the roofer clomping about in your rafters is doing up there? Or perhaps you’ve never hired the services of a roofer before, and you’d like to know more about what to expect. If that’s the case, look no further: we’ll give you the roofing real talk so you can become familiar with the daily routines of the dedicated men and women working as roofers.

Ready for the roof?
It’s not just anyone who can step into the roofing profession easily. Roofing requires individuals who are not afraid of heights and have no qualms with spending most of their time on the top of buildings. A good sense of balance and an acute awareness of your surroundings is also important – it is also vital that those working in the industry have a good sense of safety, both for themselves and for their co-workers. Strength and stamina are crucial, too – the work is very physical and requires much lifting, kneeling, climbing and balancing. Finally, since roofing is inherently an outside job, roofers must be prepared to tolerate all kinds of working conditions – from scorching heat, to wind, to rain.

Responsibilities of a roofer
The roofing profession is focused primarily on roof construction and repairs, either in the commercial or residential sectors. Roofers must oversee the entire process of installation or repair and ensure that the roofing is completed precisely according to State and city building codes, Miami-Dade product approvals as well as manufacturers specification’s . The materials to be used – from substrates to supportive accessories – and their dimensions must also be determined by those responsible for the particular roofing job. An important job component of anyone in the roofing business is project estimation. From labor to materials, a roofer must be able to give a well-informed, realistic estimate of the project to be completed – if the estimate is too low, the company may not make a profit; if the estimate is too high, the company may not be awarded the project. Most of all, roofing requires skilled craftsmen who are able to provide the job’s key deliverable: quality, weather-durable, watertight roofs which will protect homes and their inhabitants for years to come.

Daily Duties
The day’s work will usually begin with a safety check and the setting up of necessary safety precautions. Roofing usually requires early risers, as it’s best to get in as much work as possible before the Floridian heat sets in. Boarding may need to be installed against the sides of houses to protect windows or flowerbeds from loose tiles which may come off in the repair or roofing process. Throughout the day, roofers could be engaged in any number of activities from repairs and roof maintenance to entire reroofs.

Expert experience
Roofing is a complex job, and it requires committed, hard-working individuals who are prepared to deliver the professional standard which is required for a successful roofing installation. Even top quality roof products can fail if incorrectly installed. At the end of the day, though, it can be a very rewarding line of work. If you need to hire a roofer, make sure that you’re hiring someone who is dedicated and experienced – it can make a big difference to your building project!

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