What Contractors Usually Miss In Fire Rated Glass RFQs
What Contractors Usually Miss In Fire Rated Glass RFQs
Contractors often submit incomplete RFQs when sourcing fire rated glass, causing incorrect quotations, installation delays, and rework. Missing details can include panel size, fire rating, hardware, frame system, installation conditions, and export packaging.
Get QuoteCommon Mistakes In Fire Rated Glass RFQs
Contractors may focus only on glass size or rating while omitting critical system information. Suppliers require complete information to provide accurate quotes and project feasibility recommendations.
1. Fire Rating And Application Area
Contractors often forget to specify EI30, EI60, EI90, or EI120 ratings and the intended application (door, wall, staircase, corridor, or observation window). This leads to incorrect panel recommendations.
2. Glass Size And Layout
Missing panel dimensions, thickness, layout, or irregular/oversized panel notes are common mistakes. These are crucial for accurate quotes and production planning.
3. Frame Type, Seals, And Gaskets
Contractors sometimes omit frame profile, material, glazing beads, fireproof seals, and gaskets. Suppliers need this information to ensure the glass integrates properly into the fire rated system.
4. Door Hardware And Accessories
Key hardware like door closers, hinges, locks, handles, panic bars, or access control is frequently missing in RFQs. This can result in incomplete or inaccurate quotations.
5. Installation Conditions And Delivery
Information on wall type, floor and ceiling levels, site access, lifting constraints, and required delivery schedule is often missing. Suppliers need this to plan installation feasibility and export packaging.
RFQ Checklist Contractors Often Miss
Fire rating and specific project application area
Glass panel size, thickness, and layout
Oversized or irregular panel notes
Frame type, profile, and material
Glazing beads, gaskets, and fireproof seals
Door hardware: closers, hinges, locks, handles, panic bars
Access control or electronic lock requirements
Installation site details and constraints
Delivery schedule and export packaging
Project drawings: floor plan, elevation, sections
Conclusion
Contractors who miss key RFQ information may face delayed quotations, incorrect panel selection, and installation challenges. Using a detailed checklist ensures suppliers can provide accurate quotes and reduces risk for fire rated glass projects.
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