Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation
Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation labor cost? What are the important Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fair price for Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation expect to pay between $0.46 to $0.76 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
Is a permit needed for Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation work? | Design approval and permits from your local building department are not required for Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation. If your home is subject to homeowner association (HOA) covenants, you should verify that your Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation project complies with association guidelines. |
Is it worth using a professional to perform Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation work? | The appearance, functionality and useful life of the liquid vinyl siding may be compromised by poor installation. Hire the service provider carefully and tie payment milestones to appropriate quality checks (use the list below). |
Is Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Liquid Vinyl Siding 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 Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation work? | This work can be completed in 2 to 4 days. |
Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Liquid Vinyl Siding 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 Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- No liquid vinyl siding or clean up residue will be left on adjacent finished surfaces, trim plates, fixtures or grilles
- All visible liquid vinyl siding surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
- All liquid vinyl siding will be installed flat and smooth - with no buckling, creasing at any point; all liquid vinyl siding edges will be flat and securely attached, along the entire length of the edge
- The liquid vinyl siding finish will have uniform color depth and appearance in all lighting conditions
- All liquid vinyl siding edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
- Adjacent surfaces, materials and fixtures will be protected from stray liquid vinyl coating; any liquid vinyl coating clean up will be performed by safe, non-destructive means, only after owner approves of clean up method
- The liquid vinyl siding surface and surface finish will be free of surface defects, irregularities and any physical damage
- There will be no liquid vinyl siding on hardware, trim plates or fittings; attached hardware and fittings should be removed prior to liquid vinyl siding application, whenever possible
Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the liquid vinyl 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.
- Verify that planned Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Review material choices for Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation with the homeowner before work begins - consider toxic exposure, allergic risks and environmental factors; purchase construction materials only after approval
- Select, specify and order liquid vinyl 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
- 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
- Apply bonding primer uniformly, per manufacturers instructions
- Prepare flat, solid, firmly supported mounting surface/base for liquid vinyl siding
- Install liquid vinyl coating using manufacturer specified materials and methods
- Reinstall pre-existing fixtures, fittings, finish plates, knobs, pulls, grilles and trim
- Inspect Liquid Vinyl Siding Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
- Save and label extra liquid vinyl siding for future repairs; make sure that manufacturer, model, color, lot and any other identifying information is noted on the label