What is  Siding and Decking?             

     Siding and Decking is a specialized part of the sheet metal workers trade. Workers in this segment of lthe industry are highly skilled tradesman who must be able to work on elevated platforms and swing stages often at great heights. This work is performed year round in a variety of weather conditions. The work is very physical as the panels are sometimes large and heavy. Siding and decking is learned in stages and the wage increases as you move from one stage to another as you master the required skills.

Deckers work involves installing the sheets on the roof of a building which cover the beams which make up the building skeleton. These workers will position and weld in place the deck panels to which the roof will be placed on.

Both Siding and Decking require strength, skill, ability to work in extreme temperature (this is year round work most cases) and able to work comfortably and safely working of elevated platforms or on the roof.

Sider and Deckers participate in the local 30 health and Benefit and Pension Plans.This along with good wages makes this a very good career, with a strong future.