Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Skylight Opening Framing
Skylight Opening Framing guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Skylight Opening Framing? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Skylight Opening Framing work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Skylight Opening Framing work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Skylight Opening Framing labor cost? What are the important Skylight Opening Framing quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Skylight Opening Framing - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Skylight Opening Framing? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Skylight Opening Framing expect to pay between $137.25 to $244.00 per opening. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Skylight Opening Framing work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Skylight Opening Framing. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Skylight Opening Framing work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Skylight Opening Framing work? | The operation and performance of the skylight opening may be adversely affected by inexperience or poor installation techniques. Hire service providers for Skylight Opening Framing carefully and be sure to tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (from the list below). |
| Is Skylight Opening Framing something that I can do myself? | The typical Skylight Opening Framing project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Skylight Opening Framing requires considerable experience, skill and attention to detail. Do it yourself mistakes are noticeable, may be difficulty to remedy and may actually reduce the market value of the project and your home. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Skylight Opening Framing work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 2 days. |
Skylight Opening Framing - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Skylight Opening Framing. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Skylight Opening Framing work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Skylight Opening Framing will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed skylight opening layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- The skylight opening will be constructed so that the lines formed by diagonally opposite corners are the same length (no more than 1/8 inch difference)
- Finished skylight opening will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The skylight opening will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
Skylight Opening Framing - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Skylight Opening Framing. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the skylight opening 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.
- Determine if permit is required for Skylight Opening Framing by local building authority, 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 and approve detailed layout / plan that shows location, orientation and placement of skylight opening, before any work begins
- Review quantity calculations for skylight opening and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Manage delivery of skylight opening; 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
- Store skylight opening in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Install skylight opening using vinyl coated framing nails, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- 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 Skylight Opening Framing and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Submit final payment in exchange for signed lien release; final payment amount should be adjusted for excess material to be returned and tasks not performed; pay with a check to ensure expense can be verified for tax purposes
