Project checklist

The data on this sheet will be used to calculate the maximum bracket centres for this project.
Critical Information

To work out bracket centres the blue section must be filled out
Date:

Your name:

Phone number:	Your company:

Your email:
Project name:

Project town or postcode:	Cladding panel:

Panel thickness: mm
Building height: m

Installation type: Façade Soffit

Brackets will be attached to:

Steel stud Structural timber

Concrete / Masonry

Other:

Panel fixing method:

Rivets/Screw Adhesive system

Mechanical secret fix using C rail hanger system

Other:
Insulation thickness: mm Airgap: mm

Total cavity size (Insulation + airgap): mm

*Please note that if the airgap is smaller than 60mm then the rails may need to be cut in to the insulation and may affect uvalues.
I have an elevation drawing showing the panel layout (Please return with this Checklist).
No panel layout is available, please assume panel size is: Width: mm x Height: mm
Additional Information

Details below will be estimated unless specified - Estimated values MUST be verified before installation
Contractor:

Can we contact the contractor for additional info? Yes: No: Contact me first	Contractor Tel:

Contact Email:
Cladding panel details

You can get these details from your cladding panel manufacturer.	Panel weight: kg/m2 Cladding Area: m2
Maximum allowable deflection ratio:

Maximum allowable fixing centres – Single spans: mm

Maximum allowable fixing centres – Multiple spans: mm

Maximum desired vertical rail centres: mm
Project data

Wind load data can be obtained from your project’s structural engineer or through independent testing	Storey height: m

Maximum design wind loads

Maximum suction: kN/m2

Maximum pressure: kN/m2
Substructure condition

These details will have to come from the manufacturers of the substructure or independent testing

Pull out tests can be arranged for large projects on request.	Steel - Manufacturer:

Min Strength: N/mm2

Min Gauge: mm

Timber – Min Size: Min Grade:

Max Steel/Timber spacing: mm

Steel/Timber runs: Vertically Horizontally	Concrete

Block

Brick - Solid or Hollow

Min Strength/Grade: N/mm2

Min Thickness: mm
Will the substructure align with the vertical panel joints? Yes: No:

Thickness of sheathing board, ply, render, etc used on top of the substructure: mm
Schedule	Planning: Offer: Installation: Order to place: Project start date:
Notes
If any data is inaccurate, the outcome of our calculations will also be inaccurate.

t. 01726 74771	www.plastestrip.com	technical@plastestrip.com

FastFrame checklist

Gordon

2017-11-17

Gordon Lyle

Plastestrip