On a 10th-floor curtain wall this morning, I checked a consistent 1/4" perimeter gap with 1/8" horseshoe shims before backer rod and silicone, but we paused when gusts hit 25 mph to re-verify anchor torque and suction-cup ratings. How are you documenting go/no-go in wind — do you log anemometer readings and torque values on the JHA, or is a supervisor sign-off sufficient in your shop?
On windy curtain-wall days, I snap a phone pic of the anemometer next to the unit before backer rod — timestamp shows the ‘25 mph’, and I include the digital torque reading plus the wrench’s serial/cal date in the same shot, then attach it to the JHA. Go/no-go for us is 20 mph sustained or 30 mph gusts = pause; if the GC’s station reads different, we default to our meter unless a supervisor signs off. Same setup as your 1/8-in horseshoe shims on a 1/4-in perimeter gap.
I tie the go/no-go to the unit, not just the JHA. We stick a small “wind check” label on the mullion with the anemometer reading, suction-cup rating, torque range, and time, then snap one photo and drop it in the daily next to the 1/4" gap note — that’s been solid on 10th‑floor sets. Supervisor sign-off’s fine, @jhayes77, but without the label+photo combo we’ve had questions weeks later.
I clip a Kestrel to the mullion and log a 2‑minute average at install height, then shoot a 10‑sec clip saying “wind hold 24 avg, 31 gust, anchor 18 ft‑lb” while the torque wrench and screen are in frame. It lives with the unit’s daily note; if gusts are jumpy we wait for three steady averages before backer rod, and the supervisor still signs the JHA but the clip is our go/no‑go proof.
When we hit those wind gusts, I find it helps to not just record readings but pause work for a moment to reassess. Last week, I had to re-torque anchors after we logged gusts near 30 mph, and it paid off. Keeping a strict procedure, like those labels you mentioned, reinforces everyone’s focus on safety. @rrhodes88, do you ever revisit your calculations before sealing on particularly gusty days?
I totally agree on the importance of feedback — implementing regular check-ins during the hiring process has worked wonders for us in keeping candidates engaged. It really shows them we’re invested in their journey. Have you tried that approach?