01
Review the elevation as a whole
Ask the designer and slater to consider window positions, dormer cheeks, valleys, and the available roof height together. A drawing or mockup can reveal awkward relationships that are hard to see from a material schedule alone. Visual alignment is a design goal, but it cannot override the required roofing laps or the specified installation system.
02
Resolve adjustments before production
If a different size or course arrangement is proposed, have the installer explain its effect on the surrounding roof and quantity. Keep the final decisions with the layout documents. Avoid asking crews to stretch or compress a few courses solely to meet a visual line without a checked design. A coordinated layout makes the dormer read as part of the roof rather than an obstacle encountered late.