{"id":"wpc-field-article-42-en","slug":"wpc-field-42-approving-a-wpc-mock-up-before-bulk-installation","locale":"en","url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-42-approving-a-wpc-mock-up-before-bulk-installation/","title":"Approving a WPC mock-up before bulk installation","answer":"A mock-up should test the difficult project interfaces, not just display the board colour. Record what it approves and what remains subject to technical verification.","author":"NFC & WPC Knowledge Reference","faqIds":["wpc-field-faq-42-en"],"tagIds":[],"noindex":false,"related":["wpc-field-article-43-en","wpc-field-article-44-en"],"version":1,"modified":"2026-10-03","reviewer":"","sections":[{"id":"project-brief","text":"Include a representative joint, edge, fixing and transition, plus any detail likely to be repeated at scale. Invite the relevant designer, installer and owner to resolve appearance and maintenance access before bulk work. For an illustrative public terrace, test how a board is removed from the sample assembly. Record acceptance criteria and unresolved items in writing. A visually accepted sample does not override structural calculations or manufacturer instructions. Keep photographs and the approved detail available to the installation team.","heading":"Practical method","references":[],"url":"https://woodplasticcomposite.net/guides/wpc-field-42-approving-a-wpc-mock-up-before-bulk-installation/#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-42-approving-a-wpc-mock-up-before-bulk-installation/#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-42-approving-a-wpc-mock-up-before-bulk-installation/#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-42-approving-a-wpc-mock-up-before-bulk-installation/#green-plank-project"}],"seoTitle":"Approving a WPC mock-up before bulk installation","topicIds":[],"published":"2026-10-03","tableText":"Design check | Evidence to record\nRepresentative interfaces | Show the requirement on the project drawing\nWritten acceptance scope | Obtain applicable product or design evidence\nUnresolved technical items | Assign installation and maintenance responsibility","takeaways":"Representative interfaces\nWritten acceptance scope\nUnresolved technical items","aiAssisted":true,"categoryId":"wpc-field-category-en","reviewedAt":"","change_note":"New project guide; localized editorial edition.","description":"A mock-up should test the difficult project interfaces, not just display the board colour. Record what it approves and what remains subject to technical verification.","heroImageId":"","referenceIds":["wpc-field-ref-installation","wpc-field-ref-products","wpc-field-ref-samples"],"review_status":"AI-assisted editorial content. Human language and technical review has not been recorded.","table_caption":"Project design checklist","seoDescription":"A mock-up should test the difficult project interfaces, not just display the board colour. Record what it approves and what remains subject to technical verification.","translationGroup":"wpc-field-guide-42-2026","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/order-sample","type":"web","title":"Request Green Plank samples","noindex":false,"accessed":"2026-10-03","seoTitle":"Request Green Plank samples","publisher":"Green Plank","description":"","seoDescription":""}],"faqs":[{"question":"Approving a WPC mock-up before bulk installation — What should be confirmed before ordering?","answer":"A mock-up should test the difficult project interfaces, not just display the board colour. Record what it approves and what remains subject to technical verification. Confirm the three project checks below with the supplier and the responsible designer. A sample establishes appearance, not approval of the complete installation. Representative interfaces; Written acceptance scope; Unresolved technical items"}]}