Spiral Seams Face Different Directions in an Exposed Run

Verify the project's exposed-work expectation, then rotate unconnected sections consistently before final fastening and branch layout. Mechanical fit alone may not satisfy the architectural finish.

Stop if

• The exposed spiral run is mechanically aligned, but two seam lines face the sales floor while the rest face up. Does the approved finish or mockup require us to rotate them before final fastening?

Watch out

• Do not rotate a connected section if doing so twists branches, damages joints, or changes approved fitting orientation.

Check

• Sight the run from customer and entry views.
• Check seam direction, branch orientation, screw pattern, labels, and hanger alignment.
• Confirm whether the finish standard or mockup controls.
• Correct rotation before taps and supports lock the section in.

Steps

• Sight the run from customer and entry views.
• Check seam direction, branch orientation, screw pattern, labels, and hanger alignment.
• Confirm whether the finish standard or mockup controls.
• Correct rotation before taps and supports lock the section in.

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