Roofer

A roofer builds and fixes the tops of buildings. On a regular day, they climb a ladder with a hammer, a tape measure and a bundle of shingles, which are flat tiles that overlap like fish scales. For example, if a few tiles have slipped off a house, the roofer lifts the old ones, lays down new ones row by row and nails them in place. They often work with a team, calling out measurements and passing materials up.

A roof is like a big hat for a house. When a roofer does their job well, rain slides off and the people inside stay dry and cozy, and the wind can blow without getting in. Next time it rains and you hear the drops tapping above your head, you can think of the roofer who made sure that sound stays outside.