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Brick Veneer Installation
Brick Veneer Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Brick Veneer Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Brick Veneer Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Brick Veneer Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Brick Veneer Installation labor cost? What are the important Brick Veneer Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Brick Veneer Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Brick Veneer Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Brick Veneer Installation expect to pay between $2.04 to $2.76 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Brick Veneer Installation work? | Your Brick Veneer Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Brick Veneer Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Brick Veneer Installation work? | The final appearance of the brick veneer siding will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Brick Veneer Installation work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
| Is Brick Veneer Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Brick Veneer 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 Brick Veneer Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 3 days. |
Brick Veneer Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Brick Veneer Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Brick Veneer Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All brick veneer siding from the same manufacturers lot
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Brick Veneer Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Brick Veneer Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Brick Veneer Installation
- A detailed brick veneer siding layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent brick veneer siding will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Stagger brick veneer siding joint ends in adjacent courses in a (choose one): __uniform ___random pattern, with no joint ends in adjacent courses closer than 1/4 the typical brick veneer siding length
- All corner brick veneer siding joints will be cleanly mitered; There will be no visible gap along the joint edge and the brick veneer siding profile will be completely aligned along the joint edge
- All brick veneer siding will be installed flat and smooth - with no buckling, creasing at any point; all brick veneer siding edges will be flat and securely attached, along the entire length of the edge
- Installed brick veneer siding surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/8 inch - from any location along any direction
- All brick veneer siding edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
- All visible brick veneer siding surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
Brick Veneer Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Brick Veneer Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the brick veneer siding 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.
- 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 brick veneer siding and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order brick veneer siding; 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 brick veneer siding; 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Obtain a permit for Brick Veneer 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 brick veneer siding to be recycled after removal (optional)
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for brick veneer siding using the Quality Checklist on this page; create a punch list of final tasks that must be completed prior to final payment
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Brick Veneer Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
