7.11 Frame Assembly

components with the requirements of the Specification and Shop Drawings. Such checks shall include but shall not be limited to: • Painted aluminium extrusions o Correct extrusion type/size o Correct grade of aluminium o Correlation with die drawings o Colour and type of finish o Review of manufacturer testing of paint film o Dimensional tolerances o Free from damage and defect • Painted aluminium sheet o Dimensional tolerances o Correct grade of material o Colour and type of finish o Review of manufacturer’s testing of paint film o Free from damage and defect

• Structural and Stainless Steel elements o Dimensional correctness and tolerances o Correct grade of material o Colour and type of finish o Review testing of galvanizing and paint film o Free from damage and defect

• Glass o Dimensional tolerances o Free from damage and defects, including: o bubbles o spalls o waves o spots o scratches o distortion /deformation o discolouration o chipping o colour inconsistencies

• Correct colour and finish Additionally, all other materials delivered to the factory shall have a QA check and sign off.

57 Frame Assembly

• As far as is possible, fabricate all frames under controlled factory conditions. • Provide stable, clean surfaces and supports for the assembly • Ensure the ends of all components are correctly prepared prior to assembly. • Ensure all fasteners and fixing are installed with appropriate force and that no fixings are loose or overstressed. • All sealant works to be tooled and neatly finished • Ensure no ventilation or drainage holes are blocked. • All junctions shall be adequately reinforced and accurately cut, fitted and sealed to leave only sealed hairline joints, in such a manner that drainage within sections is not impaired. • Where dissimilar metals are in contact with the frames and there is a risk of galvanic corrosion, adequate means of separation shall be provided.