READING NOTES
Name the slot axis
A slotted pattern needs more than slot length and width. Show its long axis relative to the finished panel, with an arrow tied to a reference edge. Identify the installed top or the direction of material travel where relevant. A rectangle can be rotated and still fit its frame while presenting a different slot pattern to the process or viewer.
Review the intended function
For a draining panel, examine the installed slope, outlet locations and likely debris. For an equipment intake, have the designer assess the complete airflow path instead of assuming a preferred slot direction guarantees performance. For an exposed facade, review the pattern from the intended viewing angles. Where loading matters, the engineer should consider the perforation orientation within the actual supported assembly.
DECISION TABLE
Confirm the parameters against the project
Start with the application, then carry the required checks into the enquiry.Swipe horizontally on mobile to view the full table| Decision area | What to assess | Confirm in the enquiry |
|---|---|---|
| Application | Define the actual application | Environment, function and installation |
| Specification | Confirm product and dimensions | Material, specification, quantity and tolerance |
| Delivery | Align packing and destination | Timing, packing, drawings or photos |
Keep direction through production
Carry the orientation mark into cut lists, formed views and delivery labels. For matching panels, state whether all slots follow one building axis or each individual panel's long side. Trial an adjoining pair when visual continuity is important. Before approving production, check that the marked direction remains unambiguous after bending or trimming removes the original reference edge.
QUOTE CHECKLIST
Prepare for a quote
- Application and safety level
- Total run and segments
- Fence height and opening
- Wire and finish
- Posts, spacing and footing
- Gates, corners and terrain
- Quantity, packing and destination
- Drawings, photos and lead time