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Glazing punch checklist
Glazing 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 the applicable building code, manufacturer's published instructions — confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 3
- Photos required
- 5
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The glazing foreman on a callback, or the GC's superintendent closing envelope punch items.
When in the schedule
During closeout, after final cleaning reveals scratches 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.
Repair and proof
- 2 photos
Each defect located and photographed in context
A close shot of the condition plus a wide shot locating the lite or frame on the elevation.
- 2 photos
Leak repairs re-tested with water before closure
Localized hose test on the repaired detail, interior photographed dry afterward.
Sign-off
- 1 photo
No remaining glazing items before elevation sign-off
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
- Glass scratched by other trades after final cleaning, with no record of when each lite was last verified clean.
- A leak repair sealed at the interior symptom while the actual entry point at the frame is untouched.
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 5 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.
Common questions
- What does this glazing punch checklist cover?
- 3 items across 2 sections — repair and proof, sign-off. 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 glazing 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 and after the first storms reveal leaks.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 5 of the 3 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 glazing punch inspection?
- Glass scratched by other trades after final cleaning, with no record of when each lite was last verified clean. A leak repair sealed at the interior symptom while the actual entry point at the frame is untouched.
- 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.