Roofer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Shingles overlap like fish scales, so rain slides right off and does not sneak underneath.
Through history
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Long ago
People used big leaves, grass, and wood to cover their homes. Roofers today use shingles and tools that keep homes dry.
Tools of the trade
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Tape Measure
A roofer uses this bendy ruler to measure the roof. It helps them cut each shingle to the right size.
A day in the job
- 7:30 AMThe roofer climbs the ladder with a hammer, a tape measure and a bundle of shingles. Up they go!
Words to know
- Shingle
- A shingle is a flat tile that covers a roof. Shingles lie on top of each other, like a neat pile of cards.
Quiz time
A roof is like a big hat for a house.