Roofers  Manufacturers, Traders, Suppliers

Roofing is a career steeped in tradition, which has taken in regard to its areas of work, as a result of technical progress in the building sector, a rapid development. While the classic roofers previously only covered roofs, the roofing being done today covers a variety of other activities that can be found in the area of ​​flat roofs, exterior cladding and structural waterproofing.

Specifically, included amongst the activities of those in the field of roofing are the following: the production of wooden structures for roof trusses. The installation of thermal insulation in the roof area. The ceiling of roof and wall surfaces with roof tiles, slate, shingles, corrugated plates or tiles. Roofers seal roofs, walls and floors against moisture. They build devices for removing surface water, install solar panels and skylights. They also repair roofs, put façade cladding repair and build lightning rods on the roof.

Roofing is a recognized and regulated apprenticeship in Germany to the Chamber of Crafts (HwO). This dual training usually lasts 3 years and takes place in the fields of roof, wall and sealing technology and thatched roof technology in the training company, as well as in the vocational school. Roofers working for artisanal roofing contractors, homebuilders and industrial construction companies.