Coping and edge metal, gutters and downspouts, expansion joints, and the flashing at every curb and penetration.
Scope
The metal that finishes the roof.
Coping on parapet walls, with cleats and splice plates so the joints can move
Edge metal and fascia at roof edges, gravel stops and drip edges
Gutters and downspouts, box gutters and conductor heads sized to the roof area
Scuppers through parapets
Expansion joints where the building moves
Counterflashing and reglets at walls
Curb and penetration flashing at rooftop units, exhaust fans, pipes and hatches
How we work
Every roof starts as a bid.
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From your drawings
Roof plans, details, mechanical sheets and the Division 07 spec.
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Measured to scale
Quantities checked against a known dimension before they count.
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Priced line by line
Each line from our own unit-cost database, alternates on their own.
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Signed off
An estimator approves every proposal before it goes out.
In the field
Metal at every edge
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Coping on a parapet
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Gutters on homes
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Scuppers and conductor heads
Why it matters
Edges are where wind starts.
Wind lifts a low-slope roof from the edge. Building codes require edge securement on low-slope roofs to be designed and tested to a standard (ANSI/SPRI ES-1), and many specs call for pre-manufactured, tested edge systems. Coping and edge metal that are fastened to the right pattern keep the membrane attached when a storm comes through.
Metal also moves with heat. Cleats, splice plates and expansion joints let it move without tearing the membrane or opening a joint.
How we price it
Linear feet, pieces and finish.
Coping, edge metal, gutters and counterflashing come off the drawings in linear feet; downspouts, scuppers and conductor heads by count. Gauge, metal and finish follow the spec and the architect's color. Shop-fabricated and pre-manufactured items are listed separately so the GC can compare submittals.
Seams, trim and edges finished to the architect's color.
FAQ
Questions we get.
Do you fabricate or buy pre-made edge metal?
We price what the spec calls for: shop-fabricated pieces to the details, or a tested pre-manufactured system. Many specs require the tested system for edge securement.
Can you match an existing coping color?
Usually, from the manufacturer's standard color charts. A custom match is priced as an alternate.
Do you replace gutters on homes?
Gutters and downspouts are part of our residential re-roofs when the scope includes them. Ask when you call.
