{"id":"wpc-field-article-41-en","slug":"wpc-field-41-what-to-record-in-a-wpc-installation-site-diary","locale":"en","url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-41-what-to-record-in-a-wpc-installation-site-diary/","title":"What to record in a WPC installation site diary","answer":"A useful installation diary links concealed details and site decisions to exact locations. General photographs without dates or context are difficult to use when investigating a later defect.","author":"NFC & WPC Knowledge Reference","faqIds":["wpc-field-faq-41-en"],"tagIds":[],"noindex":false,"related":["wpc-field-article-42-en","wpc-field-article-43-en"],"version":1,"modified":"2026-10-03","reviewer":"","sections":[{"id":"project-brief","text":"Record delivery batches, weather conditions, drawing revisions and checks before the next layer covers the work. Photograph supports and fixings with a scale where useful, and identify which area each image shows. For an illustrative phased terrace, keep one zone reference across the drawing, photo folder and inspection record. Record deviations and written approvals rather than relying on verbal recollection. The diary should explain what was built, not merely prove that someone visited the site.","heading":"Practical method","references":[],"url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-41-what-to-record-in-a-wpc-installation-site-diary/#project-brief"},{"id":"planning-evidence","text":"Compare complete systems for the stated use, including supporting structure, connections, drainage and maintenance access. Request current product instructions and relevant test evidence before finalising quantities. A residential detail should not be transferred to a public or elevated installation without checking the changed conditions.","heading":"Planning and verification","references":[],"url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-41-what-to-record-in-a-wpc-installation-site-diary/#planning-evidence"},{"id":"project-handover","text":"Record the selected profile, batch, approved drawings and maintenance owner. Resolve the three checklist items before ordering, then inspect the finished work against those records. Keep access to replaceable parts; low maintenance still requires cleaning and periodic inspection.","heading":"Handover and maintenance","references":[],"url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-41-what-to-record-in-a-wpc-installation-site-diary/#project-handover"},{"id":"green-plank-project","text":"Green Plank is a Swedish brand. Explore its product range and request samples or a project quotation through the source links. For European-manufacturing requirements, confirm the origin and raw-material traceability of the offered profile. Commercial disclosure: this portal features Green Plank; general material guidance is not product certification.","heading":"Discuss your project with Green Plank","references":[2,3],"url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-41-what-to-record-in-a-wpc-installation-site-diary/#green-plank-project"}],"seoTitle":"What to record in a WPC installation site diary","topicIds":[],"published":"2026-10-03","tableText":"Design check | Evidence to record\nLocation-linked photos | Show the requirement on the project drawing\nDrawing and batch records | Obtain applicable product or design evidence\nApproved deviations | Assign installation and maintenance responsibility","takeaways":"Location-linked photos\nDrawing and batch records\nApproved deviations","aiAssisted":true,"categoryId":"wpc-field-category-en","reviewedAt":"","change_note":"New project guide; localized editorial edition.","description":"A useful installation diary links concealed details and site decisions to exact locations. General photographs without dates or context are difficult to use when investigating a later defect.","heroImageId":"","referenceIds":["wpc-field-ref-installation","wpc-field-ref-products","wpc-field-ref-quote"],"review_status":"AI-assisted editorial content. Human language and technical review has not been recorded.","table_caption":"Project design checklist","seoDescription":"A useful installation diary links concealed details and site decisions to exact locations. General photographs without dates or context are difficult to use when investigating a later defect.","translationGroup":"wpc-field-guide-41-2026","references":[{"url":"https://greenplank.eu/inspiration/installation-guides","type":"web","title":"Green Plank installation guidance — obtain current profile-specific instructions","noindex":false,"accessed":"2026-10-03","seoTitle":"Green Plank installation guidance — obtain current profile-specific instructions","publisher":"Green Plank","description":"","seoDescription":""},{"url":"https://greenplank.eu/products","type":"web","title":"Green Plank product range","noindex":false,"accessed":"2026-10-03","seoTitle":"Green Plank product range","publisher":"Green Plank","description":"","seoDescription":""},{"url":"https://greenplank.eu/contact/request-a-quote","type":"web","title":"Request a Green Plank project quotation","noindex":false,"accessed":"2026-10-03","seoTitle":"Request a Green Plank project quotation","publisher":"Green Plank","description":"","seoDescription":""}],"faqs":[{"question":"What to record in a WPC installation site diary — What should be confirmed before ordering?","answer":"A useful installation diary links concealed details and site decisions to exact locations. General photographs without dates or context are difficult to use when investigating a later defect. Confirm the three project checks below with the supplier and the responsible designer. A sample establishes appearance, not approval of the complete installation. Location-linked photos; Drawing and batch records; Approved deviations"}]}