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What Roofers Do The career of roofer may sound straightforward: you build roofs, right? But since roofs are an extremely important part of any structure, you need to know a lot to repair or build a quality roof. You need to know what type of roof works for a specific type of structure, what building techniques and materials to use, and much more. Here are some of the main duties of roofers on a repair job: • Use digital tools and visual inspection methods to inspect roofs that are leaking or otherwise damaged to determine the best way to repair them • Provide estimates to customers that detail the cost of repairs • Erect scaffolding and ladders and rig safety equipment in preparation for the start of the job • Replace damaged or missing shingles or tiles and damaged or rotting joists or plywood • Replace or repair flashing around chimneys, walls, or vents • Reapply waterproofing coatings to roofs or other surfaces Roofers perform the following tasks when building a new roof: • Measure roofs to calculate the quantities of materials needed • Provide estimates to customers detailing the cost to replace a roof

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