Please note: The most complete and accurate estimate that IPC can provide you is one in which we have a full set of blueprints for the concerned structure. IPC’s engineering staff will utilize the specific blueprints required for our design of the system. Upon completion of our design, all blueprints will be returned to you.
We realize that a set of blueprints is not always available. In this case, IPC requires sketches, drawings, photos and anything else that provides a detailed description for the project. Beside overall dimensions, we require dimensions and elevations for most all areas of the home. Some examples: Dimension from grade to bottom of eve, dimension from eve to ridgeline, dimension from ridge to end of dormer, attic and vent locations, roof pitches, etc. The information indicated below will help illustrate the type of information we require.
Please include a cover sheet with your request with appropriate
contact information. If necessary, we will contact you for additional information
that we need or with specific questions related to the project.
1) Elevation (north, south, east, west) Blueprints, drawings or photos with dimensions
2) Roof plan blueprints or drawings with dimensions
3) Stage of construction:
__ Finished
__ Initial Stages of Construction
__ Partially Constructed (explain construction progress, i.e. still open inside, dry wall or sheet rock installed or outside still unfinished.
4) Copper or Aluminum System?
A) Exterior Material
1) Siding -- Aluminum, Vinyl, Brick, Stucco, etc.
2) Shingles -- Asphalt, Cedar Shake, Tile, Slate, etc.
3) Soffitt and Fascia -- Aluminum, Vinyl, etc.
5) Type of Chimneys or Flues with dimensions. If masonry, state construction progress.
6) Indicate on Drawing or Blueprint
A) Well location or water pipe entrance with pipe diameter (metal or PVC)
B) Electrical Entrance
1) Electrical Specs. (voltage, amperage, number of phase)
C) Telephone Entrance Location
D) Diameter and Entrance of Natural Gas Pipe
Thank you for allowing us the opportunity of quoting you. If you require any additional information on tree protection, technical or design assistance or any other questions related to lightning protection, please feel free to contact us.