Most people know to ask for a copy of the contractor's current insurance certificates and licenses. Some customers will even check out the contractor with their local or state consumer protection officials. Thee are all great ideas and we recommend all of them. However, how do you know if the contractor is, well, good at his craft. We at Steel City Exteriors take great pride in our work, and we believe that shows through in the final result. Make sure when you talk with a contractor to ask to see pictures of their work. Ask for addresses where they have completed jobs similar to yours and go check them out. Even knock on the door, speak with the customer. We believe if you take these simple extra steps you can eliminate problems down the road.

We have included some examples of some work we have come across...

The J-Channel is supposed to be cut at a perfect 45 degree angle. This is simply a poor installation, however it is very common. 

When we install fascia, we pre-drill and use color matched trim nails to secure the fascia. This contractor didn't even use nails! 

This is a VERY incorrect way to install window flashing.

The transition between siding from the main house to the new addition is totally unacceptable. 

Pay special attention to where the J-Channel transitions to another piece. It is NOT supposed to look like this.

When you run soffit on a porch. you don't run it long ways. Then you have those ugly seams, and the soffit will most likely start to sag and wave.

 If you intall a downspout like this, the water will flow backwards. It will leak instantly. 

No J-Channel at the bottom, different color siding, Vertical seam at the peak because the contractor couldn't match the siding runs. Not to mention the nails in the fascia.

 Instead of replacing this broken piece of siding, this contractor thought it would be acceptable to face nail the siding. Along with many other reasons, face nailing the siding doesn't let the vinyl expand and contract. Causing it to buckle and pop out.