Architectural & Ornamental Metals
Aluminum, stainless, decorative. Finish, fastener, and dissimilar-metal coordination.
Finish requirements, exposed connections, and coordination with adjacent construction can make small drawing inconsistencies expensive to correct later.
Architectural metals get caught at install when the finish doesn't match what was approved. Plumb cross-checks every finish callout against the spec and the schedule.
Specific to architectural & ornamental metals.
Every package gets the 14 base categories. These are the additional checks Plumb applies to this trade.
- 01Finish system completeness (anodize spec, mill finish vs polished)
- 02Fastener schedule and head-style callouts
- 03Expansion joints in long aluminum runs
- 04Dissimilar-metal isolation between fasteners and substrate
- 05Anchor coordination with adjacent trades
What these checks return.
Class I anodize specified on a welded assembly with exposed welds — weld zones won't color-match, and no mechanical-blend note exists.
BOM lists 304 stainless; general notes call 316 for the same exterior guardrail — coastal install makes the grade matter.
Panel reveal noted 1/2" typical, but the corner detail reads 3/8" — no governing dimension called out.
Illustrative examples of the findings these checks return — not customer results. For an actual review, see the sample review.
See what an Architectural & Ornamental Metals review costs.
Plans scale with sheet volume, not seats.