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Metal wall panelsMetal wall panels punch checklist
Metal wall panels 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 manufacturer's published instructions, the applicable building code. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 4
- Photos required
- 5
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The panel 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 and thermal cycles reveal loose closures and sealant misses.
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.
Finish and closures
- 2 photos
Scratched or marred finish located and addressed
A close shot of each damaged area plus a wide shot locating it on the elevation, touch-up matched to the coating or the panel replaced.
- 1 photo
Loose closures and trim re-secured
Closures, copings and trim checked for movement, refastened and re-lapped so nothing rattles or lets water behind the panels.
Sealant and signoff
- 1 photo
Sealant misses at joints and penetrations corrected
Joints and penetrations rechecked for gaps, skips and voids, corrections tooled and backed, weeps left clear.
- 1 photo
No remaining panel 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
- Finish scratched by another trade after cleaning and touched up with a pen that reads a different color once it weathers.
- A sealant miss at a hidden closure found only after water shows up inside, when the lift is already gone.
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 metal wall panels punch checklist cover?
- 4 items across 2 sections, covering finish and closures, sealant 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 panel 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 and thermal cycles reveal loose closures and sealant misses.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 5 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 metal wall panels punch inspection?
- Finish scratched by another trade after cleaning and touched up with a pen that reads a different color once it weathers. A sealant miss at a hidden closure found only after water shows up inside, when the lift is already gone.
- 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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