Unlike carpentry, roofers must work outside in all weather conditions so you have to be physically fit and able to handle the elements. Most roofers wear safety equipment including hard hats, harnesses and safety glasses.

A roofer, roof mechanic, or roofing contractor is a tradesperson who specializes in roof construction.

Tecta America is the largest roofing contractor in the US and is widely considered to be the nation's leading commercial roofing company. Tecta has over 90 locations and employs more than 4,300 roofing professionals nationwide.

Roofers install shingles, asphalt, metal, or other materials to make the roof weatherproof. Roofers replace, repair, and install the roofs of buildings, using a variety of materials, including shingles, bitumen, and metal.