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Specialties that raise your rate

• Red Seal endorsement

  One extra exam. Recognised across Canada.

• Flat and low-slope membrane roofing

  Torch-on, rubber and single-ply systems on commercial buildings. Better paid and more year-round than shingles.

• Metal roofing and cladding

  Standing-seam steel on houses, barns and commercial buildings. Growing fast.

• Manufacturer certifications

  Roofing product makers certify installers so their warranties apply. Employers want certified crews.

• Green and solar-ready roofs

  Rooftop gardens and solar mounting are a small but growing niche in cities.