Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Seam Metal Roofing Installation
Seam Metal Roofing Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Seam Metal Roofing Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Seam Metal Roofing Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Seam Metal Roofing Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Seam Metal Roofing Installation labor cost? What are the important Seam Metal Roofing Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Seam Metal Roofing Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Seam Metal Roofing Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Seam Metal Roofing Installation expect to pay between $2.78 to $3.68 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Seam Metal Roofing Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Seam Metal Roofing Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Seam Metal Roofing Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Seam Metal Roofing Installation work? | The final appearance of the standing seam metal roofing will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Seam Metal Roofing Installation work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
| Is Seam Metal Roofing Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Seam Metal Roofing Installation requires the work of skilled trade contractors as well as special materials, tools, fabrication and installation techniques. Do it yourself mistakes may be expensive to remedy and will likely reduce the marketability and value of your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Seam Metal Roofing Installation work? | This work can be completed in 4 to 7 days. |
Seam Metal Roofing Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Seam Metal Roofing Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Seam Metal Roofing Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All standing seam metal roof from the same manufacturers lot
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Seam Metal Roofing Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Seam Metal Roofing Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Seam Metal Roofing Installation
- All holes, cuts and notches necessary to complete the work will be no larger than 25% of the object routed through the opening; cuts will be clean and uniform; all framing holes, notches and modifications will fully comply with local code guidelines
- All standing seam metal roof edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
- All standing seam metal roof seams will be straight and secured flat along the entire seam, with no gaps or finish material height variation along the seam
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- The standing seam metal roof, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- All standing seam metal roof edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
Seam Metal Roofing Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Seam Metal Roofing Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the standing seam metal roofing work and compliance with common manufacturer and vendor warranty requirements. Make sure that either you or your service provider takes responsibility for each of these tasks. All service provider task responsiblities should be clearly called out in the written contract or work orders.
- Verify that planned Seam Metal Roofing Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Seam Metal Roofing Installation by local building authority, before any work begins
- Complete written project plan including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; project plan should be included in contract agreement and reviewed before any work begins
- Complete written contract, including scope of work, quality checks, warranty, timing and payment terms; ensure that contract is signed before work begins
- Review quantity calculations for standing seam metal roof and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order standing seam metal roofing; verify that type, grade, finish, size, color, any options, and quantity are clearly identified in the order; make sure that delivery date, terms and damage provisions are included in the order
- Manage delivery of standing seam metal roofing; verify that delivered model #, grade, finish, size, options, and quantity match the order precisely; thoroughly inspect all items for damage and proper operation; make or authorize final payment only after complete order is delivered
- Obtain a permit for Seam Metal Roofing Installation from local building authority; post permit on the jobsite as required
- Prepare area for safe, efficient work; move items that restrict work access or are vulnerable to damage; cover and protect items that cannot be moved
- Arrange for existing standing seam metal roofing to be recycled after removal (optional)
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for standing seam metal roofing using the Quality Checklist on this page; create a punch list of final tasks that must be completed prior to final payment
- Schedule and supervise Seam Metal Roofing Installation permit inspection
- Save and label extra standing seam metal roofing for future repairs; make sure that manufacturer, model, color, lot and any other identifying information is noted on the label
