Lay interlocking roof tiles

Description

Lay interlocking roof tiles of various shapes and materials. Fix the tiles to the battens judiciously, and take special care of the verges, ridges and hips.

Alternative labels

roofing
interlocking roof tile laying
lay roof with interlocking tiles
tiling of roof
tiling
interlocking tile laying
roof tiling
laying interlocking roof tiles
laying of interlocking roof tiles

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Lay interlocking roof tiles is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Roofer: Roofers cover structures with roofs. They install the weight-bearing elements of a roof, either flat or pitched, then cover it with a weatherproof layer.

Optional skill

Lay interlocking roof tiles is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

House builder: House builders construct, maintain and repair houses or similar small buildings using a range of techniques and materials of several construction building workers.
Roofing supervisor: Roofing supervisors monitor the work on roofing a building. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.

 


 

References

  1. Lay interlocking roof tiles – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022