Metal Pay Rates – Variable
The Metal Pay Rates – Variable command opens the Installer Pay Rates for Metal Roofing dialog box.
This tool allows you to define or modify labour rates for different roof types, storeys, and pitch intervals.
You can assign a pay schedule for any job via: Cover > Select Metal or link a pay schedule to a specific panel via: Set-Up > Metal Panels. Roof Wizard will then automatically select that pay rate schedule anytime that panel is applied.
💡 You can create up to 50 unique labour rate tables, each defining different rates or conditions.
🧾 Pay Schedule Overview
Field / Option | Description |
Name | The name used to identify this pay schedule. |
Storey | Defines the storey level to which the following rates apply. A schedule can include up to 10 storeys. |
Pitch Intervals | Defines the pitch ranges used for calculating rate adjustments. |
Line Items | Enter the rate per unit area or per unit length for each roofing element (e.g., ridge, valley, gutter). |
🔧 Pay Schedule Controls
Button | Function |
Select | Lists all existing pay schedules. Select one to edit — the Update button will then appear. |
Delete | Deletes the currently selected schedule. |
Add | Adds a new pay schedule. Each schedule name must be unique. |
Update | Saves changes to the currently selected schedule. |
Intervals | Opens the Pitch Intervals dialog box, where you can define or adjust the pitch intervals used in the schedule. |
Next / Previous Page | Navigates between the two pages of settings in the dialog. |
OK | Saves your changes and closes the dialog. |
Cancel | Closes the dialog without saving changes. |
🧩 Special Pay Rates
The Special Pay Rates feature allows you to add or manage user-defined labour charges for non-standard roofing or flashing tasks.
Command | Function |
Add-User | Adds a custom labour item (e.g., Tear-off and Clean Up). Each new item is assigned a unique index number. |
Delete User | Deletes a previously added custom charge. You’ll be prompted to enter the index number of the item to remove. |
🛠 Example Use Cases
You might create special rates for:
Complex or high-skill flashing operations (e.g., scribing hip caps or caulking ridge “Z” bars).
Custom work such as special gutters or site-specific detailing.
⚠️ Note:
Only create special pay rates if needed.
While powerful, they add extra complexity when setting up flashings and are best reserved for unique, repeat-use situations.
See Special Pay Rates for more info.
💾 Saving and Applying Changes
When finished, click [Update] and [OK] to save all changes.
Your updated labour schedule becomes available for selection under Cover > Select Metal during roof setup.
Click [Cancel] if you want to close without saving.
📸 Example
Example: User-Defined Pay Rate – Special Gutters
A custom rate for “Special Gutters” has been added using Add-User.
If no longer required, you can remove it using Del-User (Delete User).
