A roofer, roof mechanic, or roofing contractor is a tradesperson who specializes in roof construction.

Roof covering: shingles, tile, slate or metal and underlayment that protect the sheathing from weather. Sheathing: boards or sheet material that are fastened to roof rafters to cover a house or building. Roof structure: rafters and trusses constructed to support the sheathing.

Roof sheathing (also called roof decking) is the wooden boards that make up the framing of a roof system. These boards are what your shingles and other roofing components are installed directly on. There are two types of roof sheathing, plank and sheet.

Roofing contractors are an essential part of the construction industry. They are responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining roofs of homes and buildings.