Trends Roofers and shinglers build and maintain roofs. Glaziers prepare and install glass. Insulators install insulation in buildings and apply it to systems such as heating and plumbing.
Floor covering installers install various materials on floors.
Painters and decorators apply various finishes to the inside and outside of buildings. They make up almost half of this occupational group. Working conditions are varied, depending on the job. A typical work week is 35 to 40 hours, but weekend work and overtime are common to meet deadlines. The work may be seasonal, spring to fall, and weather dependent.