Download or read book Careers in Roofing and Flooring written by Daniel E. Harmon and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Residential, commercial, and industrial roofing jobs and flooring carpentry tasks and materials, including green materials and the credentials needed for becoming a green roofer and floor installer, are investigated in this perceptive volume. Students learn about where to acquire basic carpentry skills and skills for using hand and power tools. Post–high school courses and degrees in business management and engineering are advantageous for advancing to supervisory positions or starting a new business. Sidebars include an interview with a contractor, the licensing requirements for independent contractors, and how to go about constructing a roof of a complex home design.