Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Shake Roofing Installation
Shake Roofing Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Shake Roofing Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Shake Roofing Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Shake Roofing Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Shake Roofing Installation labor cost? What are the important Shake Roofing Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Shake Roofing Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
What is a fair price for Shake Roofing Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Shake Roofing Installation expect to pay between $1.56 to $2.16 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
Is a permit needed for Shake Roofing Installation work? | Design approval and/or permits from your local building authority are usually required for Shake Roofing Installation. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Shake Roofing Installation work begins. |
Is it worth using a professional to perform Shake Roofing Installation work? | The final appearance of the wood shake 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 Shake Roofing Installation work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
Is Shake Roofing Installation something that I can do myself? | This is not a project recommended for the do it yourselfer. A successful Shake 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 Shake Roofing Installation work? | This work can be completed in 4 to 7 days. |
Shake Roofing Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Shake Roofing Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Shake Roofing Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All wood shake roof from the same manufacturers lot
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Shake Roofing Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Shake Roofing Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Shake 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 wood shake roof edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
- All wood shake 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 wood shake roof, its connections and fittings will be verified 100% leak-free under all operating conditions
- Stagger wood shake roofing joint ends in adjacent courses in a (choose one): __uniform ___random pattern, with no joint ends in adjacent courses closer than 1/4 the typical wood shake roofing length
- All wood shake roof edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
Shake Roofing Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Shake Roofing Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the wood shake 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 Shake Roofing Installation will comply with home owner association requirements
- Determine if permit is required for Shake 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 wood shake roof and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order wood shake 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 wood shake 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 Shake 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 wood shake roofing to be recycled after removal (optional)
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for wood shake 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 Shake Roofing Installation permit inspection
- Save and label extra wood shake roofing for future repairs; make sure that manufacturer, model, color, lot and any other identifying information is noted on the label