Roofing
Almost every building needs a roof and with Britain's unpredictable weather comes the need for a wide variety of different roofs.
Covering, repairing, removing and replacing existing roofs requires many practical skills which involve using specialist tools. From domestic projects to prestigious renovation work, roofing skills are in extremely high demand.
As one would expect, a head for heights is also an advantage for people embarking on a roofing career.
Click on the below to learn more about each occupation.
Built up felt roofer
Felt roofers apply felt to a roof, usually in several layers bonded together, to form a watertight covering and keep the interior of the building dry. It is a skilled job that requires specific training.
Lead sheeter
Lead sheeting is used for many things, including as a weatherproof finish on flat and pitched roofing.
Liquid waterproofing systems operative
Liquid waterproofing systems are very varied, but all are specially formulated for roofing and applied to a certain thickness.
Mastic asphalter
Mastic asphalt is the material made from a mixture of limestone and bitumen.
Roof sheeter and cladder
Roof sheeting and cladding is a lightweight covering that's attached to a building's structure. It's made in large units using metal, plastic or fibre cement.
Roof slater and tiler
Roof slaters and tilers create a waterproof covering for a building by applying individual slates or tiles to a basic timber framework, such as the roof of houses.
Single ply roofer
Single ply roofing is attached to buildings as sheets. It's the single ply roofer's job to fix them and protect the building.