Roof Tiles Job Summary
Responsible for assisting roofers during the application or repair of roofing materials. Unloads materials, cleans off roof, applies roofing material, and cleans site after job is complete.
Primary Responsibilities
Unload materials from truck and unroll roofing material.Ensure there is enough material for entire roof. Lift roofing materials onto roof using pulleys or ladder. Clear debris from roof. Ensure tar is chopped and heated. Scrape or pull off old roofing material.
Properly equip all roofers with safety equipment, scaffolding, and hoists. Nail roofing paper and composition shingles into roof. Apply layer of tar on roof. Apply gravel, shingles, or asphalt over tar layer. Cover roof with roofing felt, asphalt strips, or other materials. Apply tile, slate, or composition materials to roof. Locate and repair cracked tiles. Fill in missing tiles. Clear out gutters and drains. Affix metal sheets to roof boards or frameworks. Locate and fix leaks. Repair damage caused from storms and high winds. Nail tiles to roof boards and cover with roofing cement
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What Are Roof Tiles?
Tile roofs are one of the oldest and the most conventional roofing systems. Tile roofing is mostly adopted for residential buildings and country houses. The country tiles are easily and locally manufactured and are available for cheap rates.
So, they are and were used widely. The rural areas and the countryside do not have high-rise buildings like in towns and cities. So tile roofing was one of the most used roofing systems.
Different Types Of Roof Tiles
Various types of roof tiles are given below:
Plain or flat tiles
Curved or Pan tiles
Pot tiles or half-round country tiles
Italian or Allahabad tiles, and
Interlocking tiles
Skills
Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a roofing operative include:
Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Good attention to detail
Ability to work well with others
Be flexible and open to change
Keen and willing to learn
A good level of fitness and ability to work at height
Knowledge of building and construction
Excellent customer service skills.