Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Exterior Shutter Installation
Exterior Shutter Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Exterior Shutter Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Exterior Shutter Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Exterior Shutter Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Exterior Shutter Installation labor cost? What are the important Exterior Shutter Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Exterior Shutter Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Exterior Shutter Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Exterior Shutter Installation expect to pay between $0.33 to $0.61 per unified inch. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Exterior Shutter Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Exterior Shutter Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Exterior Shutter Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Exterior Shutter Installation work? | The final appearance of the exterior shutters will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Exterior Shutter Installation work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
| Is Exterior Shutter Installation something that I can do myself? | Most of the Exterior Shutter Installation project can be completed by a moderately experienced do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Exterior Shutter Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
| How many days are typically required to complete the Exterior Shutter Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Exterior Shutter Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Exterior Shutter Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Exterior Shutter Installation 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 Exterior Shutter Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- A detailed exterior shutter layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent exterior shutters will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Exterior shutters will be installed so that the exterior shutter base/trim is solidly attached and attached completely flush to the mounting surface
- Install exterior shutters with horizontal edges level and vertical edges plumb to within 1/32 inch
- Finished exterior shutter will feel uniformly solid and rigid under pressure
- The exterior shutters will be solidly attached and not slide, rock, twist or move when used
Exterior Shutter Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Exterior Shutter Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the exterior shutters 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 Exterior Shutter Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- 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 exterior shutters, before any work begins
- Select, specify and order exterior shutters; 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 exterior shutters; 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 exterior shutters in a secure, dry location that is fully protected from the elements prior to installation
- Install exterior shutters using galvanized finish nails, in compliance manufacturer recommendations and applicable local building code(s)
- Fill holes, cracks, gaps with compatible patching material; finish patch to match surrounding surface shape, texture and color
- 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 Exterior Shutter Installation 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
