Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Roof Underlayment Installation
Roof Underlayment Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Roof Underlayment Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Roof Underlayment Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Roof Underlayment Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Roof Underlayment Installation labor cost? What are the important Roof Underlayment Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Roof Underlayment Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fair price for Roof Underlayment Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Roof Underlayment Installation expect to pay between $0.53 to $1.07 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
Is a permit needed for Roof Underlayment Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Roof Underlayment Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Roof Underlayment Installation work begins. |
Is it worth using a professional to perform Roof Underlayment Installation work? | The final appearance of the roofing underlayment will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Roof Underlayment Installation work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
Is Roof Underlayment Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Roof Underlayment Installation project can be completed by a moderately skilled do-it-yourselfer; as with any project, high quality Roof Underlayment Installation requires attention to detail and careful planning. |
How many days are typically required to complete the Roof Underlayment Installation work? | Normally, this work can be completed in 1 day. |
Roof Underlayment Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Roof Underlayment Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Roof Underlayment Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All roof underlayment will be installed flat and smooth - with no buckling, creasing at any point; all roof underlayment edges will be flat and securely attached, along the entire length of the edge
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Roof Underlayment Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Roof Underlayment 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 roof underlayment 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 roof underlayment edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
Roof Underlayment Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Roof Underlayment Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the roofing underlayment 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 Roof Underlayment 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 roof underlayment and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order roofing underlayment; 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 roofing underlayment; 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 Roof Underlayment 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 roofing underlayment to be recycled after removal (optional)
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for roofing underlayment 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 Roof Underlayment Installation permit inspection
- Save and label extra roofing underlayment for future repairs; make sure that manufacturer, model, color, lot and any other identifying information is noted on the label