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Sheet metal flashing and trimSheet metal flashing and trim punch checklist
Sheet metal flashing and trim 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 SMACNA architectural sheet metal, NRCA roofing guidance, 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 sheet metal installer on a repair callback, or the GC's superintendent clearing flashing punch items before turnover.
When in the schedule
During closeout, after other trades have worked around the perimeter and after weather has revealed leaks, ponding and loosened seams.
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.
Seams and fasteners
- 2 photos
Open seams and loose fasteners resolved
Open or lifted seams re-seated and sealed, backed-out fasteners replaced into sound backing, no re-driven fasteners left in stripped holes.
Drainage callbacks
- 2 photos
Ponding and overflow corrected
Gutters that ponded re-pitched to drain, outlets cleared, downspouts confirmed discharging clear, drainage checked with water where practical.
Damage and finish
- 1 photo
Dented or scratched metal repaired before signoff
Dents, scratches and finish damage located and photographed in context, repaired or replaced, punch closed per run before the area is released.
What usually sends this back
The failures are almost always the evidence, not the work
- A backed-out fastener re-driven into the same stripped hole, closed as fixed until it works loose again because the hole was never moved or sealed.
- A ponding gutter logged as cosmetic when the standing water means the pitch is wrong, and re-hanging the run is the only real fix.
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 sheet metal flashing and trim punch checklist cover?
- 3 items across 3 sections, covering seams and fasteners, drainage callbacks, damage and finish. 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 sheet metal installer on a repair callback, or the GC's superintendent clearing flashing punch items before turnover.
- When in the schedule should this walk happen?
- During closeout, after other trades have worked around the perimeter and after weather has revealed leaks, ponding and loosened seams.
- 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 sheet metal flashing and trim punch inspection?
- A backed-out fastener re-driven into the same stripped hole, closed as fixed until it works loose again because the hole was never moved or sealed. A ponding gutter logged as cosmetic when the standing water means the pitch is wrong, and re-hanging the run is the only real fix.
- 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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