“Top 10 Common Quality Issues in Facade Works and How to Avoid Them”

Top 10 Common Quality Issues in Facade Works and How to Avoid Them

Façade works may look sleek from outside, but behind the glass and aluminium, a lot can go wrong if quality control isn’t handled properly. Let’s look at the 10 most common quality issues in façade projects and how site engineers and quality teams can prevent them.

1. Scratches and dents on aluminium profiles – Caused by poor handling or packaging. Always use protective films and edge guards.

2. Glass breakage during transport – Often due to improper crating. Follow packing and labeling standards before shipment.

3. Misalignment of mullions and transoms – Happens when setting out isn’t verified. Use pre-installation plumb and level checks.

4. Sealant failures – Incorrect application or low-quality sealants lead to leaks. Train applicators and monitor curing conditions.

5. Air and water leakage – Caused by improper gasket seating or loose fasteners. Field water tests should be a must.

6. Weld defects in aluminium joints – Porosity, cracks, or weak welds appear without proper welding inspection. Use WPS/WPQR and record WIR.

7. Hardware malfunction – Door closers, rollers, or locks failing due to substandard materials. Inspect at factory and during site installation.

8. Improper storage at site – Exposing materials to rain or mixing profiles can cause corrosion and mix-ups. Store under protective sheds with tagging.

9. Poor surface finish – Defects in anodizing or powder coating appear if factory QC is skipped. Insist on certificates and visual checks.

10. Missing documentation – No MIRs, NCRs, or release notes makes audits difficult. Maintain proper QC registers and email records.

To avoid these pitfalls, engineers must follow structured QC procedures from factory to site handover. If you want in-depth, step-by-step training with ready-to-use checklists and documentation templates, enroll in Bhadanis Aluminium, Facades & Glassworks Quality Control & Assurance Engineering, Documentation and Management Course online training.