Organization
The United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers was chartered in 1903. Local #96 was chartered May 20th, 1929 and serves Southeastern Minnesota.
Nature of Trade
The removal and/or applications of various roof systems including waterproofing, dampproofing and the commercial /residential industry. Complete asphalt and roof applications of vapor barriers when required, insulation application, tapers systems, crickets, cants, applying and cutting all types of roofing and asphalt and or pitch membrane, asphalt applications. The knowledge of all E.P.D.M. and P.V.C. and torch modified systems. Applying the elastomers or plastimer membrane; applications of all detail work such as flashing and all penetrations ; anchoring and terminations.
Formal Training
The apprenticeship program is 6000 hours of on the job training, plus completion of 3 phases of related training for advancement to journeyperson. The acceptance of applications is based upon the need for and the availability of work.
Roofers Local #96
Contact: Joe Navejas
9174 Isanti St. NE
Blaine, MN 55449
Phone: (763) 230-7663
Fax: (763) 230-7670
Cell: (612) 961-6076
Email: joe@rooferslocal96.com