Timber Frame Window Head Detail

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Timber frame window head detail.

Jambs jambs are the main vertical parts forming the sides of a window frame. The detail right shows the extended window frame installed into brick veneer wall. Separating wall junctions 1 4. This can be a head capping that sits over the outside face of the head and returns back to the reveal fin and runs up past the reveal fin to the timber frame member above the window.

This extrusion snaps to series 517 window frame and is used to beef up the frame from 102mm x 15mm to 102mm x 32mm. 1 5 scale at a3 size pdf format. Timber boarding on timber frame 1 9. Window and door heads must have cavity trays and dpcs.

Sill a sill is the main horizontal part forming the bottom. 3 05 timber frame pitched roof. For use in a building regulations application or as a general construction detail. Head the head is the main horizontal part forming the top of the window frame.

A window frame is the framework that surrounds and supports the entire window system. Non loadbearing wall junctions 1 5. This typical window head detail in. The extender frame sections maintain the weather line has a nailing fin and will accept building in lugs and trims.

Figure a 8 10 typical window detail in a timber frame wall with block and render external cladding. Carry the jamb membrane up and under head trim and membrane. It is comprised of the head jamb and sill. Internal wall to internal wall.

Sill flashing is recommended and should be fitted between the reveal fin and the timber reveal. Render on timber frame 2. In severe locations sealant may be advisable for the joints. The windows and doorframes must be sealed to the timber frame with the appropriate installation of the dpms to protect the timber frame from penetrating moisture see figure a 8 10.

Construction studies drawing detail of timber frame cill and head detail drawn to a scale of 1 5. Trim overlay on the frame to receive good nailing. The following is guidance from the planning portal about making a full plans application. Details on plan 1.

Downloadable detail showing a typical window head detail in rendered wall in timber frame construction.