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Curtain wallCurtain wall punch checklist
Curtain wall punch is where small misses become callbacks after the crew has demobilized. This checklist walks the finished work the way the owner and the next trade will see it, with the photo that closes each item instead of a note that reopens it. Work is commonly verified against AAMA guidance, manufacturer's published instructions, the applicable building code. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 4
- Photos required
- 6
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The curtain wall foreman on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing envelope punch items.
When in the schedule
During closeout, after final cleaning reveals scratches on glass and frames and after the first storms reveal leaks.
The checklist
Every item, and the photo that proves it
The photo count on each row is what RTI would require before the item can be submitted. Copy the list as is, or load it into RTI and let the gate enforce it.
Finishes and seals
- 2 photos
Each defect located and photographed in context
A close shot of the scratch, failed gasket or opened joint plus a wide shot locating the bay on the elevation.
- 2 photos
Leak repairs re-tested with water before closure
Localized hose test on the repaired detail, interior watched and photographed dry afterward.
Operable units and signoff
- 1 photo
Operable vents cycle, latch and seal
Each vent opened and closed through its full travel, hardware adjusted, gasket compressing evenly when latched.
- 1 photo
No remaining curtain wall items before elevation signoff
All punch items per elevation or zone closed with photos before the area is released to turnover.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Anodized or painted mullions scratched by other trades after final cleaning, with no record of when each bay was last verified clean.
- A leak repair caulked at the interior stain while the actual entry through a failed gasket corner is left open.
Run it with the Photo Gate
A checklist nobody can submit half-finished
Load this list into RTI, stick a QR tag on the area it covers, and the submit button stays locked until every mandatory item is answered and the 6 required photos exist. Approved walks roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident record behind every line.
Submission state
The gate is enforced on the server, so it holds even if the phone is offline when the walk happens.
Verified against
Common questions
- What does this curtain wall punch checklist cover?
- 4 items across 2 sections, covering finishes and seals, operable units and signoff. Each item spells out what the person walking the job is actually looking for, not just a box to tick.
- Who should run this inspection?
- The curtain wall foreman on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing envelope punch items.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- During closeout, after final cleaning reveals scratches on glass and frames and after the first storms reveal leaks.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 6 of the 4 items call for photo evidence. A checklist answer without the photo is a claim; the photo is what makes the record worth something in a dispute and lets a reviewer approve work without re-walking the job.
- What most often fails a curtain wall punch inspection?
- Anodized or painted mullions scratched by other trades after final cleaning, with no record of when each bay was last verified clean. A leak repair caulked at the interior stain while the actual entry through a failed gasket corner is left open.
- Can I use this checklist in RTI?
- Yes. Start a free RTI workspace, build this list as a checklist, and the Photo Gate holds the submit button until every mandatory item is answered and its photos are attached. Approved inspections roll into a branded turnover package with a tamper-evident audit trail.
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