Timber Frame Window Head Detail

This extrusion snaps to series 517 window frame and is used to beef up the frame from 102mm x 15mm to 102mm x 32mm.

Timber frame window head detail.

Separating wall junctions 1 4. 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. This typical window head detail in. 1 5 scale at a3 size pdf format.

In severe locations sealant may be advisable for the joints. The following is guidance from the planning portal about making a full plans application. Details on plan 1. 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. Trim overlay on the frame to receive good nailing. The extender frame sections maintain the weather line has a nailing fin and will accept building in lugs and trims. Tile hanging off timber frame 1 8.

The detail right shows the extended window frame installed into brick veneer wall. Sill a sill is the main horizontal part forming the bottom. Sill flashing is recommended and should be fitted between the reveal fin and the timber reveal. 3 05 timber frame pitched roof.

Construction studies drawing detail of timber frame cill and head detail drawn to a scale of 1 5. Non loadbearing wall junctions 1 5. Extend flashing over edge of trim and turn down one inch. Render on timber frame 2.

Internal wall to internal wall. 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.

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. Window and door heads must have cavity trays and dpcs. Timber boarding on timber frame 1 9. Install metal flashing under head membrane and over head trim.

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