Elevation shop drawings for fenestration products are a crucial aspect in communicating the architectural vision or design through properly scaled and highly detailed drawings viewed from the exterior. This view will show operational direction, configuration and handle location for windows and doors. Elevations can also help communicate the proper framing sizes necessary for a successful installation of fenestration products to all trades involved in the construction process.

Floor plan drawings provide a better understanding of how fenestration products will layout on the finished floor. When dealing with multi slide doors, pocket doors or corner units, this view will clear up any questions related to stacking locations, sill depth dimensions pocket dimensions and product configurations. This view will also provide hinge locations and swing direction for swing doors.

Fenestration product details and their operations can be difficult to understand when you can’t physically view or hold a product in real time. Properly scaled and highly accurate product detail drawings make it easier for architects and owners to view top and side profiles of the head, sill, jambs and other aspects of fenestration products in full scale for the specific product that will be installed. Product details will also show customizable options for fenestration products such as sill heights, sightlines and interlockers.

Installation detail drawings will show how a specific fenestration product plans to be fastened and sealed at the head, sill and jambs and the hardware or products that will be used. This drawing can help clear the air for any confusion as to how fenestration products will be installed as well as provide clarity for how the other trades can plan to complete their work before and after the product is installed.

Glazing contractors can be tasked with some difficult and wild ideas for installing glass and sometimes it is handed of to them without a solution for installation. When custom glazing is necessary shop drawings for your ideas will be your best friend when communicating your plan of attack to architects, owners and contractors.