A comprehensive installation plan for Louvre, Brise Soleil, Soffit and Coping Systems ensures that every phase from pre-installation planning through to client handover is executed with precision. By incorporating detailed site surveys, rigorous design assessments, and structured installation and post-installation reviews, the process is designed to achieve the highest standards in quality, safety, and performance.

We cover the following related services:

Pre-Installation Phase

1. Project Assessment and Site Survey
2. Design Assessment and Coordination
3. Create and review the Safe Systems of Works
4. Delivery Schedule Coordination

Installation Phase

1. Site Preparation
2. Layout, Marking and Pre-installation of Substructures
3. Installation of Louvre, Brise Soleil, Soffit, Fascia and Coping Systems
4. Alignment, Adjustments and Testing

Post-Installation Phase

1. Sealing, Waterproofing and Finishing
2. Cleaning, Detailing and Protection
3. Quality Assurance, Documentation and Handover
4. Client Training and Aftercare Support

Project Management and Documentation

Throughout the installation process, our?site teams maintain detailed documentation of all activities, including daily logs, inspection reports, and communication records. Our Site Managers will use adequate project management forms to track progress, and manage resources, to ensure timely completion of the project.

Our commitment

A comprehensive installation plan for Louvre, Brise Soleil, Soffit and Coping Systems ensures that every phase from pre-installation planning through to client handover is executed with precision. By incorporating detailed site surveys, rigorous design assessments, and structured installation and post-installation reviews, the process is designed to achieve the highest standards in quality, safety, and performance.

We cover the following related services:

Pre-Installation Phase

1. Project Assessment and Site Survey
• Examine architectural, structural, and detail drawings; specifications; and design intent for Louvre, Brise Soleil, Soffit, and Coping systems.
• Conduct a detailed site survey to verify dimensions, substrate conditions and environmental factors that might affect installation (e.g., building curvature, wind loads, and potential obstructions).
• Evaluate potential interferences with adjacent systems, such as cladding or waterproofing layers.
• Perform a site visit to review accessibility to workfaces and logistic requirements for the unloading, decanting and distribution of materials.
2. Design Assessment and Coordination
• Review the installation drawings and collaborate with designers and engineers to validate the proposed design, ensuring the hidden or impossible fixings are eliminated and establishing the most efficient installation sequence.
• Verify compatibility between the Louvre and Brise Soleil systems, ensuring that their operational functions (like adjustable louvres or shading panels) work in harmony with the soffit and coping detailing.
• Ensure that the soffit and coping systems integrate seamlessly with adjacent cladding or roof assemblies, identifying any additional reinforcements or weatherproofing solutions required.
3. Create and review the Safe Systems of Works
• Develop and review comprehensive risk assessments (RAMS) that address the unique challenges of handling and installing large, pre-fabricated units, working at heights, and near heavy plant or pedestrian traffic.
• Establish emergency procedures and ensure that all crew members are trained and briefed on best practices for handling and installing the systems.
• Prepare detailed lifting plans considering the weight distribution and fragility of materials, using appropriate lifting gear to minimise potential damage.
4. Delivery Schedule Coordination
• Schedule deliveries in line with the installation sequence, ensuring storage areas are secure and environmentally controlled where necessary.
• Perform quality inspections on delivery to check for any damage or deviations from specified tolerances.

Installation Phase

1. Site Preparation
• Resource the storage needs for tools and sensible materials, lifting equipment and accessories, access requirements, PPE, consumables, safety barriers and man-safe systems, and any other necessary equipment.
• Designate weather-protected storage areas for the Louvre, Brise Soleil, soffit, and coping components to prevent damage and ease transportation.
• Ensure that installation zones are clearly demarcated with safety barriers and that all access points for crane or lift operations are established and secure.
• Set up temporary safety nets, guardrails, and signage in the work areas, especially on elevated or hard-to-reach parts of the building envelope.
• Ensure all installation personnel are equipped with the required personal protective equipment (PPE), have the appropriate training and have been briefed on all required emergency and rescue procedures.
2. Layout, Marking and Pre-installation of substructures
• Use laser levels, plumb lines, and other precision tools to mark the positions for louvre and shading elements, soffit supports, and coping fixings, ensuring the layout conforms to design drawings.
• Account for expansion joints, tolerances, and aesthetic alignments across different building segments.
• Where required, install brackets, framing elements, or support rails that will serve as the primary attachment points for the Louvre, Brise Soleil and Coping systems.
3. Installation of Louvre, Brise Soleil, Soffit, Fascia and Coping Systems

 Louvre and Brise Soleil Systems:

• Secure louvre or shading panels to their sub-frames using designated fasteners and alignment tools.
• For systems with operable elements, install mechanical or automated control systems and verify that louvre movements are smooth and unrestricted.
• Confirm that the panels are plumb, level, and uniformly spaced.
• Apply interim sealants if required to maintain immediate weather protection during installation.

 Soffit, Fascia and Coping Systems:

• Install the cladding elements with care to maintain the integrity of the waterproofing system.
• Secure soffit elements (whether composite, metal, or other materials) with accurate fastenings at the right spacing and level to align with the overall facade envelope.
• Use proper anchoring techniques to cope with thermal expansions and building movement.
• Ensure ventilation requirements are met if the soffit incorporates airflow or drainage components.
• Ensure the fire barrier routes are followed and installed as per the building's approved fire safety design.
• Seal the fire barrier slabs at their connection with the substructure, at joints and the OSCI insulation on the back of the panels with silver tape to ensure the complete functionality and integrity of the fireproofing system.
• Ensure the air gaps from the horizontal fire barriers to the cladding panels are kept to their designed size to ensure the functionality of the fire expansion elements for the ventilated cladding systems.
• Install the insulation system as required, ensuring gaps are kept to a minimum around protruding elements and adhering to the building thermal specifications for each location.
• Install coping components as per design specifications and the right sequencing, ensuring that the connection elements (but-straps) are properly sealed to protect against water ingress.
• Fit end caps and finishers that complement both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the building's perimeter.
3. Alignment, Adjustments and Testing
• Verify that all installed components are true to the design in terms of alignment, level, and spacing, making adjustments as necessary to correct any deviations.
• For adjustable Louvre or Brise Soleil elements, conduct operational tests to ensure that mechanisms, drive systems, or manual operations are working reliably and smoothly.

Post-Installation Phase

1. Sealing, Waterproofing, and Finishing
• Apply the specified sealants and flashing details along joints and edges to ensure weatherproofing for both soffit and coping assemblies.
• Check all interfaces between systems (e.g., where the coping meets the cladding or roof edge) to eliminate potential water ingress.
2. Cleaning, Detailing and Protection
• Clean all surfaces to remove installation debris, smudges, and marks using non-abrasive agents suited for the materials installed.
• Inspect the edge details, joints, and trim elements to ensure a consistent, high-quality finish across the installed systems.
• Apply any necessary finishes or protective coatings.
3. Quality Assurance, Documentation and Handover
• Carry out a comprehensive inspection against design and performance standards, verifying correct fixings, alignment, seal integrity, and overall finish quality.
• Document any discrepancies or issues and address these prior to the final handover.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation, including as-built drawings, quality test reports, maintenance guidelines, and warranty information.
4. Client Training and Aftercare Support
• Provide the client's maintenance team with operational training on moving components (if applicable), routine cleaning, and inspection practices specific to each installed system.
• Establish clear channels for aftercare support, including scheduled maintenance visits and prompt response plans for any issues related to the installed systems.

Project Management and Documentation

Throughout the installation process, our site teams maintain detailed documentation of all activities, including daily logs, inspection reports, and communication records. Our Site Managers will use adequate project management forms to track progress, and manage resources, to ensure the timely completion of the project.

Our commitment