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Five Questions to Ask Before Approving an Architectural Sample

Five Questions to Ask Before Approving an Architectural Sample

Use every sample review to verify appearance, buildability, compliance, availability and long-term care.

A beautiful sample is only the beginning. Approval should confirm that the proposed material can deliver the same quality at project scale.

Is it the final production finish?

Confirm colour, sheen, texture, edge treatment and substrate. Mark any range of acceptable natural variation.

Does it meet the performance brief?

Check fire, slip, acoustic, structural, moisture and cleaning requirements for the actual location.

Can it be installed as detailed?

Review module sizes, joints, fixing systems, tolerances, corners and transitions with adjacent materials.

Is the programme realistic?

Verify manufacturing time, shipping, minimum order quantities, wastage allowances and replacement stock.

Who maintains it?

Provide the client with cleaning, sealing, repair and warranty information before the material is signed off.

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