Timber Frame Window Head Detail

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.

Timber frame window head detail.

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. Sill flashing is recommended and should be fitted between the reveal fin and the timber reveal. This typical window head detail in.

In severe locations sealant may be advisable for the joints. This extrusion snaps to series 517 window frame and is used to beef up the frame from 102mm x 15mm to 102mm x 32mm. Non loadbearing wall junctions 1 5. 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. Window and door heads must have cavity trays and dpcs. 1 5 scale at a3 size pdf format. Jambs jambs are the main vertical parts forming the sides of a window frame.

A window frame is the framework that surrounds and supports the entire window system. Tile hanging off timber frame 1 8. Timber boarding on timber frame 1 9. Carry the jamb membrane up and under head trim and membrane.

The extender frame sections maintain the weather line has a nailing fin and will accept building in lugs and trims. Details on plan 1. Install metal flashing under head membrane and over head trim. Separating wall junctions 1 4.

Render on timber frame 2. 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. The detail right shows the extended window frame installed into brick veneer wall. It is comprised of the head jamb and sill.

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. Extend flashing over edge of trim and turn down one inch. Head the head is the main horizontal part forming the top of the window frame.

Internal wall to internal wall.