roofing

He specializes in roofing, drywall installation and painting, but worries contractors may not hire him because of his status.

Two roofing companies have told him there are too few rows of tiles, meaning the overlap isn't sufficient to prevent water ingress.

Soon after, she hired an independent, licensed roofing company to inspect her roof, which she said found no evidence of algae, mildew, mold or moss.

"The iron roofing of our house flew off. We panicked and looked for shelter. There were iron sheets, wood and other big objects flying everywhere."

The roofing company owner asked to be identified only as Julio, because he is undocumented.