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SIDING/EXTERIOR TRIM
SCOPE OF WORK

Objective of this Scope of Work

► To ensure that Siding and Exterior Trim is installed in a manner consistent with all applicable building codes, manufacturer's instructions and warranty requirements, and acceptable construction practices.

Terms used in this document

►SITE SUPERINTENDENT: shall refer to any Company representative with authority to enforce this Scope of Work.
►SUBCONTRACTOR: shall refer to the Subcontractor's organization, its employees, or any representative of the Subcontractor assigned the authority to perform per this Scope of Work.

Acceptable Performance
Siding and Exterior Trim is divided into two sections. Both sections are included in this Scope of Work. Payment will be made for the job when the Siding and Exterior Trim is completed and accepted.
Siding and Exterior Trim: General

► The Subcontractor shall review the plans with the Site Superintendent prior to beginning work to ensure that the Subcontractor is familiar with the work to be done and the materials to be used.
► Trained, experienced individuals shall install all siding.
► Any corrections that have to be made because the Subcontractor did not review the plans with the Site Superintendent shall be corrected at the expense of the Subcontractor.
► The type of siding used on a house is determined by the options selected by the purchaser.
► Concrete siding and wood siding are the normal siding used. The Work Order will specify the type of siding to be used. Company will furnish the siding material. The Subcontractor will furnish all fasteners.
► All siding will be installed per the manufacturer’s specifications.
► All siding shall be installed per plan using the fasteners required by the manufacturer. Siding is to be nailed, blind or face, per the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
► The Subcontractor is expected to control material waste. The Subcontractor may, at the Site Superintendent's discretion, be charged for unacceptable waste and have those charges deducted from payments due.
► The Subcontractor shall follow all safety regulations regarding ladders, scaffolding, safety rails, etc. If pump-jack-type scaffolding is used, handrails must be in place at all times. Review "Section 2- Safety" of the Subcontractor Terms and Conditions for consequences of ignoring safety regulations.
► All construction debris is to be removed to the dumpster or designated trash collection area and the job site is to be left clean.
► Any items found during the final inspection that need correction shall be corrected before payment will be made.

Siding: Installation

► All siding shall be level and straight with a maximum of 1/4 inch off parallel in 20 feet with contiguous courses.
► All siding shall be secured to solid framing.
► End gaps wider than 1/16 inch are unacceptable in hardboard or concrete siding.
► Any siding board that is cracked, split, or broken during installation must be removed and replaced. No broken, split, or cracked siding boards shall be on the house at the completion of the job.
► Siding waves of more than 1/8 inch in 16 inches is unacceptable.
► Bows in hardboard or concrete siding of more than 1/8 inch in 32 inches are unacceptable.
► “Z” mold flashing shall be installed at the top of all openings. Additional flashing shall be installed as required by Site Supervisor.
► Any holes, nicks, gouges, etc., in siding shall be repaired before job is considered complete.
► Unacceptable pieces of siding shall be replaced before the job is considered complete.

Vinyl Siding: Installation

Vinyl Siding Installation Guide

► Starter strip shall be placed level at the point the siding is to be started, with a gap of 1/4" between strips.
► Installed panels and accessories must move freely from side to side.
► Nails or other fasteners shall be secured to framing members.
► Nails or other fasteners shall be centered in the nailing slots.
► Nail heads should be 5/16" minimum in diameter. Shank should be 1/8" in diameter.
► The clearance between the fastener head and the siding panel shall be approximately 1/32" (about the thickness of a dime).
► Fasteners shall be driven straight and level to prevent distortion and buckling of the panel.
► There shall be a minimum clearance of 1/4" at all openings and stops to allow for normal expansion and contraction.
► If siding is installed at a temperature below 40°, minimum clearance shall be increased to 3/8".
► Siding panels shall not be caulked where they meet the receiver of inside corners, outside corners, or J-trim.
► Overlap joints shall not be caulked.
► Siding shall not be face-nailed except in very limited applications where the nail hem is removed and nail punch lock systems cannot be used.
► Siding end laps shall be staggered so that no two courses are aligned vertically unless separated by at least three courses.
► Beginning and ending course panels shall not be less than 24" in length.
► Green lumber shall not be used as underlayment.
► Unacceptable pieces of siding shall be replaced before the job is considered complete.
► Vinyl siding manufacturer’s instructions shall be followed, using parts specified by the manufacturer, to ensure proper installation

Exterior Trim: Installation

► All exterior trim shall be installed per plan, including any porch columns and railings. Exterior trim should not be installed if split, broken, or gouged, or if it contains large knots or holes. No exterior trim of poor appearance shall be used.
► Exterior trim materials with splits wider than 1/8 inch are unacceptable. Bows and twists exceeding 1/4 of an inch in 8 feet are also unacceptable.
► Joints between exterior trim elements shall not result in joints opened wider than 1/16 inch. In all cases, the exterior trim shall perform its function of excluding the elements.
► Exterior trim shall be tightly secured to framing members and shall be straight, level, and plumb.
► All inside and outside corners and window and door openings shall be trimmed out per plan or per the site superintendent.
► Garage doorjambs shall be completed to the size of the garage door as shown on the plans. Corners shall be completed per plans.
► Garage doorjambs shall be square, level, plumb, and straight.

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🏅 Create a Business Worth Owning

📶 Integrated step-by-step program using all tools and systems

💡 Two coaching sessions per month

📊 Monthly scorecard to measure the journey

🛠️ Tools: All tools (Chart of Accounts, Cost Codes, BBOS Estimator, Builder Business Model Canvas, SubManager, ClientManager, Policy Handbook, Management Scorecard).

🤝 What we do together:

  • A 180+-day engagement covering financials, estimating, subcontractors, clients, and workforce.
  • Coaching sessions every two weeks to review your real numbers and coach policy implementation.
  • A monthly “Business Health Scorecard” that shows where you are strong and where to strengthen.
  • Focus on building a business system that allows you to:
    • move out of day-to-day management;
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💲 Investment: $3,500-$5,000.

🪜 Progression logic:

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🎯Outcome: "Now I control my business, not the other way around."

👷 Manage Your Workforce

👷‍♀️ Put the right people in the right position

📄 Create an Organization Chart and Position Descriptions

📄 Integrate employment policies

🛠️ Tools: OrgChart, Position Descriptions, Company Policy Template

🤝 What we do together:

  • Create a Company organization chart.
  • Create Job Descriptions.
  • Implement employee policy handbook
  • Identify inefficiencies in labor margins.
  • Discover hidden labor costs.

💲 Investment: $1,250-$1,500.

🪜 Progression logic:

  • Labor is usually the last controllable variable — now you are tackling optimization and efficiency.

🎯Outcome: "Now I am in control of the work that must be completed, and my employees understand their positions and accountabilities."

🗣️ Control the Client Relationship

📄 Client log, Change Order system

📄 Notice of Completion, Draw Requests

📄 Communication templates for disputes

🛠️ Tools: ClientManager, Client Contact Log, Initial Specifications, NAHB Residential Construction Guide

🤝 What we do together:

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💲 Investment: $750-$1,250

🪜 Progression logic:

  • With the business financially stable and risk-protected, control of clients and their expectations ensures smoother operations and fewer profit leaks.

🎯Outcome: "Now I can manage clients and their expectations without projects spinning out of control."

🧯Identify and Manage Risks

🏠 Project Risks:

  • Site Risks – site injuries with no primary insurance coverage.
  • Reputational Risks – You don’t deliver what you promised because your subcontractors were not on the same page.
  • Capacity Risks – You can’t deliver what you promised because you don’t have the organizational structure to support your sales.

🔍 Management Risks:

  • Company Structural Risks – You don’t have the right people in the right positions.
  • Promotional Risks – Your market doesn’t know or care about your products.
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  • Market Demand Risks – a bad market cycle will cripple or destroy your business.

🛠️ Tools: SubManager, Organizing for Success, Builder Business Model Canvas, Budgeting Forecasts

🤝 What we do together:

  • Implement Terms and Conditions, Scopes of Work, and Inspection Reports for all Subcontractors.
  • Review how you track subcontractor insurance and compliance.
  • Analyze your organizational structure to optimize production capacity.
  • Review your business model.
  • Create “Expected Case”, “Best Case”, and Worst Case” budgeting scenarios.

💲 Investment: $1,000-$1,500

🪜 Progression logic:

  • After financial clarity and profitable estimating, risk management provides the next layer of company stability.

🎯Outcome: "Now I can reduce or transfer risk exposure; identify and appeal to my primary market; and plan for any type of economic environment."

🧮Price with Confidence

🔍 Audit your estimating process

🔎 Review all active projects monthly for budget-to-actual performance

🔍 Debrief every completed project for profitability and work flow

📶 Install a margin-tracking dashboard

🛠️ Tools: BBOS Estimator, Overhead Calculator, Completed Project Profitability Report

🤝 What we do together:

  • Audit your current estimating process.
  • Benchmark your margins against industry and market standards.
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  • Track true budget-to-actual expenditures.

💲 Investment: $750-$1,250

🪜 Progression logic:

  • Once finances are stable, you can sharpen your pricing to stop leaving money on the table.
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🗄️ Rebuild Chart of Accounts on NAHB Model

🗃️ Rebuild Cost Codes on CSI model

🛠️ Tools: Accounting platform, NAHB Chart of Accounts, CSI Cost Codes, Management Scorecard

🤝 What we do together:

  • Access to your accounting platform is required.
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  • Create and align Cost Codes so estimating, job costing, and reporting all “speak the same language.”
  • One-on-one coaching call every two weeks during the program to interpret your numbers.

💲 Investment: $1,500-$3,000

🪜 Why start here?

  • Without financial clarity, nothing else matters.
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🎯Outcome: "Now I know if my business is profitable and my business model is sound."

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