Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Ice Dam Barrier Installation
Ice Dam Barrier Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Ice Dam Barrier Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Ice Dam Barrier Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Ice Dam Barrier Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Ice Dam Barrier Installation labor cost? What are the important Ice Dam Barrier Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Ice Dam Barrier Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Ice Dam Barrier Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Ice Dam Barrier Installation expect to pay between $1.60 to $3.20 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Ice Dam Barrier Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Ice Dam Barrier Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Ice Dam Barrier Installation work begins. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Ice Dam Barrier Installation work? | The final appearance of the ice dam barriers will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Ice Dam Barrier Installation work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
| Is Ice Dam Barrier Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Ice Dam Barrier Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Ice Dam Barrier Installation 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 Ice Dam Barrier Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Ice Dam Barrier Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Ice Dam Barrier Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Ice Dam Barrier Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All ice dam barrier will be installed flat and smooth - with no buckling, creasing at any point; all ice dam barrier edges will be flat and securely attached, along the entire length of the edge
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Ice Dam Barrier Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Ice Dam Barrier 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 ice dam barrier edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
- All seams will have miniimum manufacturer recommended overlap.
- All work must meet or exceed local code requirements
- All ice dam barrier edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
Ice Dam Barrier Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Ice Dam Barrier Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the ice dam barriers 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 Ice Dam Barrier 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 ice dam barrier and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order ice dam barriers; 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 ice dam barriers; 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 Ice Dam Barrier 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 ice dam barriers to be recycled after removal (optional)
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for ice dam barriers 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 Ice Dam Barrier Installation permit inspection
- Save and label extra ice dam barriers for future repairs; make sure that manufacturer, model, color, lot and any other identifying information is noted on the label
