A roofer is a trained professional who installs, repairs and maintains the roofs of different structures.
To become a roofer, you often don't need formal training, instead, your training is done on the job through an apprenticeship. You also need to be able to meet the physical requirements of the job such as the strength and balance it requires to replace or repair a roof.
A roofer is a trained professional who installs, repairs and maintains the roofs of different structures, from single-family homes to office complexes. They may specialize in one kind of roof over the other, and work with a variety of roofing materials such as metal, shingles, slate, tile, terracotta and asphalt. Roofers commonly work in all types of weather, from high heat to light rain, and must be comfortable working this physically demanding job from high heights to complete a roofing project.
The national average salary for roofers in Austria €42,705 (EUR) , average hourly €21/h, average bonus €1,200
It's important to be flexible so you can work longer hours if needed to complete the project before inclement weather affects your work.
Attention to detail and focus are necessary skills because you'll need to follow safety standards, purchase the correct materials for the job and supervise other roofers.
Roofing can be a dangerous job if you aren't careful, so possessing some cautiousness can ensure that you keep yourself and others you work with safe while on a roof.
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