Tinsmith, construction finishing works

Roofers build and repair roofs on all types of buildings using various types of materials.

• reading building drawings and specifications to determine the appropriate materials;
• covering roof structures with slates or tiles;
• applying waterproofing materials and fixing metal or synthetic elements to build a roof frame;
• measuring and cutting materials to cover corners, edges and areas around chimneys;
• erecting temporary structures such as scaffolding and ladders.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Worker, roof covering construction and repair
• Tinsmith, construction finishing works
• NOTES: Installers of metal roofing are classified in 7121 Roofers. Workers who fabricate roofing components are classified in 7213 Sheet-metal workers.