Roofers build and repair roofs on all types of buildings using one or more kinds of materials.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Roofers earn a salary between LKR28,483 and LKR100,474 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Roofers ranges from LKR28,483 to LKR71,492.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between LKR36,371 and LKR92,836 per month.
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Job Definition
- Studying drawings, specifications and construction sites to determine materials required
- Covering roof frameworks with slate and prefabricated tiles to cover pitched roofs
- Laying a waterproof shield and fixing metallic or synthetic materials to a building’s frame
- Sizing and cutting roofing materials to fit around edges, corners and protuberances such as chimney
- Using natural materials such as thatching to provide roof coverings
- Creating temporary structures such as scaffolding and ladders
