Home Services Guidelines and Best Practices
Shingle Siding Installation
Shingle Siding Installation guidelines, FAQs and unit pricing information
January 2017
Are you looking for independent, trustworthy advice about Shingle Siding Installation? Do you need to understand common installation options? If your project calls for Shingle Siding Installation work, the following guidelines and best practices will help you understand: Is a subcontractor really necessary for Shingle Siding Installation work? Will a permit be required? What are common problem areas? How much will Shingle Siding Installation labor cost? What are the important Shingle Siding Installation quality checks that should be included in the work requirements?
Shingle Siding Installation - Frequently Asked Questions
| What is a fair price for Shingle Siding Installation? | Costs vary with project size, job quality and time of year. For typical Shingle Siding Installation expect to pay between $0.80 to $1.09 per square foot. Additional fees are typically charged for small projects or rush jobs. |
| Is a permit needed for Shingle Siding Installation work? | Your Shingle Siding Installation project may require design approval and/or permits from your local building authority. Verify requirements with your local building department before any Shingle Siding Installation work starts, particularly for ay structural or systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) projects. |
| Is it worth using a professional to perform Shingle Siding Installation work? | The final appearance of the shingle siding will depend on the skill, techniques and relevant experience of the professional. Make a hiring commitment only after relevant experience and quality of recent Shingle Siding Installation work have been verified. Include the apropriate quality checks (use the list below) when soliciting bids and in a signed contract. |
| Is Shingle Siding Installation something that I can do myself? | The typical Shingle Siding Installation project involves tasks that are best performed by experienced professionals. Good quality Shingle Siding 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 Shingle Siding Installation work? | This work can be completed in 1 to 3 days. |
Shingle Siding Installation - Options, Quality Checks and Important Details
Use the list below to document your expectations for level of detail and finish quality for Shingle Siding Installation. Make sure that relevant information is included in any written contracts or work orders on your project. Before any Shingle Siding Installation work begins, review the checklist with the service provider. Tie payments to satisfactory completion of this checklist.
- All shingle siding from the same manufacturers lot
- The layout, location, style and finish appearance of ALL materials used in Shingle Siding Installation will be approved by owner, before any work begins
- All materials, connectors and fasteners used for the Shingle Siding Installation will be mechanically and electrochemically (non-corroding) compatible with the Shingle Siding Installation
- A detailed shingle siding layout - showing material placement and all joints/seams - will be reviewed and approved before work begins
- Horizontal and vertical edges of adjacent shingle siding will be aligned to within 1/16 inch
- Stagger shingle siding 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 shingle siding length
- All corner shingle siding joints will be cleanly mitered; There will be no visible gap along the joint edge and the shingle siding profile will be completely aligned along the joint edge
- All shingle siding will be installed flat and smooth - with no buckling, creasing at any point; all shingle siding edges will be flat and securely attached, along the entire length of the edge
- Installed shingle siding surface variations along a 4 foot straight edge will not exceed 1/8 inch - from any location along any direction
- All shingle siding edges at surface edges and trim intersections are sharp and crisp, forming a clean, straight line
- All visible shingle siding surfaces will have a consistent texture and uniform sheen
Shingle Siding Installation - Work Milestones and Project Reminders
The following list summarizes work tasks commonly performed during Shingle Siding Installation. These tasks help ensure proper completion of the shingle 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.
- 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 shingle siding and any associated construction materials; overage /waste should be less than 7.5% of calculated quantities
- Select, specify and order shingle 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
- Manage delivery of shingle siding; 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
- Confirm date (and time) for project start with subcontractor - one week and two days prior to project start
- Obtain a permit for Shingle Siding 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 shingle siding to be recycled after removal (optional)
- Inspect installation quality and verify proper operation for shingle siding using the Quality Checklist on this page; create a punch list of final tasks that must be completed prior to final payment
- Remove debris, dirt and dust from all work areas; unless otherwise agreed, all demolition debris and construction waste will be removed from the site within 24 hours
- Inspect Shingle Siding Installation and verify that all quality requirements and punch list items are completed correctly
