Use a numbered elevation as the shared reference for the buyer, supplier and installer. Separate the desired visual result from the product-specific joint and fixing detail. If a detail is missing, name its reviewer and keep it unresolved rather than copying a gap or fixing method from another material.
| Record | What to make explicit |
|---|---|
| Elevation and revision | Record wall width and height, openings and the measurement date. Mark drawing dimensions that still need site confirmation, and give the drawing a revision number referenced in the quotation. |
| Panel direction and sequence | Number the panels and show the intended grain or pattern direction. Ask whether the proposed sample and available sheet format can support the desired visual sequence; do not assume continuous matching from a small swatch. |
| Joints and corners | Identify each joint type and internal or external corner. Request a product-specific detail for the panel system, including the visible treatment and any movement provision the designer or manufacturer requires; leave dimensions to that review. |
| Transitions and openings | Mark skirting, door frames, ceiling edges, sockets and service openings. List trim profiles, finish colours and who supplies each item. Have opening positions coordinated before a cutting list is released. |
| Access and replacement | Identify anything behind the finished wall that needs future access. Ask the installer to explain how the chosen layout preserves that access and how a damaged panel could be replaced without assuming every panel is removable. |
Take this into your next conversation.
- All parties are reviewing the same numbered elevation.
- Grain direction, joints and corners have separate annotations.
- Trim supply and opening coordination have named owners.
- Unresolved fixing or movement details remain visibly pending.