Careers in Roofing and Flooring

By Daniel E. Harmon

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.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499462131
• ISBN13: 9781499462135
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.6" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12