Timber Frame Window Head Detail

Install metal flashing under head membrane and over head trim.

Timber frame window head detail.

A window frame is the framework that surrounds and supports the entire window system. Render on timber frame 2. Sill a sill is the main horizontal part forming the bottom. Ventilated batten void warm roof gable 3 06 timber frame timber flat roof 3 07 timber frame timber flat roof with parapet 3 08 timber frame lintel at window head 3 09 timber frame windows and doors jambs and cills specification within an example should.

The following is guidance from the planning portal about making a full plans application. Timber boarding on timber frame 1 9. The detail right shows the extended window frame installed into brick veneer wall. 3 05 timber frame pitched roof.

Sill flashing is recommended and should be fitted between the reveal fin and the timber reveal. 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. Downloadable detail showing a typical window head detail in rendered wall in timber frame construction. Figure a 8 10 typical window detail in a timber frame wall with block and render external cladding.

Tile hanging off timber frame 1 8. Construction studies drawing detail of timber frame cill and head detail drawn to a scale of 1 5. Jambs jambs are the main vertical parts forming the sides of a window frame. In severe locations sealant may be advisable for the joints.

This typical window head detail in. This extrusion snaps to series 517 window frame and is used to beef up the frame from 102mm x 15mm to 102mm x 32mm. Internal wall to internal wall. Non loadbearing wall junctions 1 5.

Carry the jamb membrane up and under head trim and membrane. Details on plan 1. Head the head is the main horizontal part forming the top of the window frame. Window and door heads must have cavity trays and dpcs.

1 5 scale at a3 size pdf format. Separating wall junctions 1 4. It is comprised of the head jamb and sill. For use in a building regulations application or as a general construction detail.

Extend flashing over edge of trim and turn down one inch.