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Glazing rough-in inspection checklist
Glazing rough-in is the last time the work is fully visible. Once the cover inspection passes and the walls, ceilings and slabs close, every defect left behind becomes a demolition bill. This checklist walks the rough-in in the order the work goes in, with the photo each item needs before it gets buried. Work is commonly verified against the applicable building code, manufacturer's published instructions — confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 5
- Photos required
- 8
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The glazing foreman checking openings ahead of the setting crew, or the GC's superintendent releasing openings floor by floor.
When in the schedule
Before frames or units are set in each opening — and early enough that an out-of-square opening can still be corrected by the framer or mason.
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.
Opening condition
- 2 photos
Opening dimensions, plumb and square verified
Width, height and diagonals measured at multiple points per opening, compared against the unit's requirements.
- 2 photos
Sill flashing and end dams installed
Flashing continuous with sealed upturned end dams, lapped to drain to the exterior face.
Anchorage
- 2 photos
Anchor type, spacing and embedment per the schedule
Anchor model matches the engineered schedule, spacing and edge distances within tolerance, embedment verified.
- 1 photo
Shims and setting blocks placed per the system
Setting blocks at the specified quarter points or per the system detail, shims solid and non-compressible.
Weep and drainage
- 1 photo
Weep paths clear through sill and frame
Weep slots open, internal drainage path unobstructed, no sealant bridging the weeps.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Openings measured at one point and assumed plumb, discovered out of square when the frame won't seat.
- Perimeter flashing and end dams skipped at sills because the frame delivery was waiting.
- Anchors substituted in the field without checking the engineered anchor schedule.
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 8 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 rough-in checklist cover?
- 5 items across 3 sections — opening condition, anchorage, weep and drainage. 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 checking openings ahead of the setting crew, or the GC's superintendent releasing openings floor by floor.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- Before frames or units are set in each opening — and early enough that an out-of-square opening can still be corrected by the framer or mason.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 8 of the 5 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 rough-in inspection?
- Openings measured at one point and assumed plumb, discovered out of square when the frame won't seat. Perimeter flashing and end dams skipped at sills because the frame delivery was waiting. Anchors substituted in the field without checking the engineered anchor schedule.
- 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.