Static field route #397

What do I do when not checking level/plumb after tightening hardware?

Tools, Fasteners, Hardware & Material HandlingTools / hardware starter — verify approved material and method

Check level, plumb, and alignment after tightening. Hardware can pull a piece out of position as it gets snug.

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Field checklist

Set the piece roughly in place.
Tighten evenly.
Check level/plumb/straight after tightening.
Re-check after adjacent pieces connect.
Adjust before sealing/insulating/covering.

Ask foreman

Can you check this alignment after I tighten it?

Do not

Do not assume the piece stayed level just because it looked good before final tightening.

Why it matters

Fasteners do not just hold metal; they can also move it.

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