To make a little extra cash while in BC, I am helping a friend do some roofing over the summer. This week (from Monday-Thursday) was my first time out and, boy, am I glad it is finished! It’s not that I didn’t enjoy the experience, i did, but it really takes a toll on your body–especially if you aren’t used to it. I’ve got blisters on my feet where I didn’t know blisters could form, my legs hurt so much some nights that I could barely get up from my chair, and my back started telling me how to move rather than the other way around. But, as I was told, “pain is the feeling of weakness leaving your body.”
I have to agree, I think that it will only get easier from here as I learn to work my way around the roof better and my body becomes used to the labour. The roof we were working on was quite steep, too, so that definitely played a role in the pain factor.
Along with the pros of learning something new, getting a good workout, and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine, the scenery was a major plus factor during this job. Whenever I got a little tired or sore, I just glanced up to get a nice panoramic view of the Port Mann Bridge and mountains in the background. I managed to get a couple pictures to post for you guys, and although they really don’t do reality justice (especially since I only had my camera phone), they’ll give you an idea of what it’s like here.
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Hey nobody ever died from hard work, right? ( but why risk it ) he he thats what a friend used to say but i know your pain. I was a roofer and have been in the business for over 25+ years!
Congrats on completing your first roofing job!
Planning on carrying on with the roofing jobs?
Nobody ever died from hard work but I can tell you that doesn’t mean you don’t ache at the end of the day. I’m sure your muscles adapted but lugging shingles up a ladder really robs you of energy for night time.