Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Foam Roofing Installation
Foam Roofing Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Foam Roofing Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Foam Roofing Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Foam Roofing Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Foam Roofing Installation labor cost? What are the important Foam Roofing Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Foam Roofing Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Foam Roofing Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Foam Roofing Installation expect to pay between $0.67 to $0.88 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Foam Roofing Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Foam Roofing Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Foam Roofing Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Foam Roofing Installation work? | The final appearance of the foam 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 Foam Roofing Installation work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
| Is Foam Roofing Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Foam 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 Foam Roofing Installation work? | This work can be completed in 2 to 3 days. |
Foam Roofing Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Foam Roofing Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Foam Roofing Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All foam roof from the same manufacturers lot
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Foam Roofing Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Foam Roofing Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Foam 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 foam roof edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
- All foam 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 foam roof, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- All foam roof edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
Foam Roofing Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Foam Roofing Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the foam 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 Foam Roofing Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Foam 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 foam roof and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order foam 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 foam 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 Foam 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 foam roofing to be recycled after removal (optional)
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for foam 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 Foam Roofing Installation permit inspection
- Save and label extra foam roofing for future repairs; make sure that manufacturer, model, color, lot and any other identifying information is noted on the label
