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Rainscreen claddingRainscreen cladding punch checklist
Rainscreen cladding 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/energy code, manufacturer's published instructions. Confirm the edition your authority having jurisdiction has adopted.
- Items
- 2
- Photos required
- 3
- Built for
- Subcontractors
Who runs it
The cladding crew on a callback, or the GC's superintendent clearing exterior punch items before turnover.
When in the schedule
During closeout, after staging comes down and after other trades and weather have marked the finished skin.
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.
Panel repair
- 2 photos
Scratched or dented panels repaired or replaced
Damaged panels located and photographed, finish repaired or panel swapped to match, wide shot placing the repair on the elevation.
Vents and cavity re-checked
- 1 photo
Weeps and vents cleared and drainage re-confirmed
Blocked weeps and vents cleared, joints confirmed open, cavity drainage re-checked so nothing traps water behind the finished panels.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- Scratched or dented panels touched up at the surface instead of replaced, so the repair flashes different in daylight.
- A vent or weep found blocked by debris or a stray bead of sealant and cleared, but never re-checked to confirm the cavity drains.
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 3 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 rainscreen cladding punch checklist cover?
- 2 items across 2 sections, covering panel repair, vents and cavity re-checked. 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 cladding crew on a callback, or the GC's superintendent clearing exterior punch items before turnover.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- During closeout, after staging comes down and after other trades and weather have marked the finished skin.
- Why does every item ask for a photo?
- 3 of the 2 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 rainscreen cladding punch inspection?
- Scratched or dented panels touched up at the surface instead of replaced, so the repair flashes different in daylight. A vent or weep found blocked by debris or a stray bead of sealant and cleared, but never re-checked to confirm the cavity drains.
- 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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