Roofers
The short answer
This job is less likely to change much. Most of the work is the kind AI can't help with. In New York State, the number of these jobs is expected to hold steady over the next decade, with about 424 openings expected each year.
Where your job stands
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth for how much AI could touch it. Most of what it involves isn't the kind of work AI can take over.
How much AI could touch this job
Looking at the job itself, AI could help with a small part of this job's tasks.
What this means
Compared with other New York jobs, this one is in the least exposed fifth, out of 656 jobs we could rank. Read more in the methodology.
What AI can and can’t help with in this job
This job is in the least exposed fifth of New York jobs for AI exposure. The tasks below show why: most of what it involves is work AI can't simply take over.
AI can help with or automate about 7% of the tasks in this job.
Tasks AI can help with or automate
Inspect problem roofs to determine the best repair procedures.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Estimate materials and labor required to complete roofing jobs.
AI could help, but needs extra software
Tasks AI can't do much of
Remove snow, water, or debris from roofs prior to applying roofing materials.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Set up scaffolding to provide safe access to roofs.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Cement or nail flashing strips of metal or shingle over joints to make them watertight.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Install partially overlapping layers of material over roof insulation surfaces, using chalk lines, gauges on shingling hatchets, or lines on shingles.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
Cut felt, shingles, or strips of flashing to fit angles formed by walls, vents, or intersecting roof surfaces.
AI is unlikely to speed this up
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