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CONSTRUCTION KNOWLEDGE  >> DOORS & WINDOWS >>

SUPERINTENDENT'S CHECKLIST
 


 

1. Doors
2. Windows
3. Hardware
4. Glass and Glazing


Doors:


  1. Who reviews the submittals?
  2. Has anyone really verified that the Owner will be getting the locking functions he or she really wants?
  3. Are door frame and door deliveries scheduled appropriately?
  4. Are unloading and storage issues worked out?
  5. If storing, are there any humidity concerns?
  6. Have the frames been checked after installation?

Windows:


  1. Who reviews the submittals?
  2. Who guarantees the openings or measures the openings?
  3. Are deliveries scheduled appropriately?
  4. Will any temporary windows be required due to weather?
  5. Have window fastening issues been resolved?
  6. Have caulking details been resolved?

Hardware:


  1. Who reviews submittals?
  2. Has keying been resolved so the Owner gets what he or she actually needs?
  3. Can any of the hardware be mounted in the shop rather than in the field?
  4. How will hardware be stored in the field to prevent theft?

Glass & Glazing:


  1. Who reviews submittals?
  2. Is safety glass planned for everywhere the Building Official will require it?
  3. Are there any special requirements for handling the glass?