Timber Frame Window Head Detail

Head the head is the main horizontal part forming the top of the window frame.

Timber frame window head detail.

It is comprised of the head jamb and sill. Figure a 8 10 typical window detail in a timber frame wall with block and render external cladding. Render on timber frame 2. 3 05 timber frame pitched roof.

Internal wall to internal wall. In severe locations sealant may be advisable for the joints. Window and door heads must have cavity trays and dpcs. The detail right shows the extended window frame installed into brick veneer wall.

Downloadable detail showing a typical window head detail in rendered wall in timber frame construction. Details on plan 1. Extend flashing over edge of trim and turn down one inch. Jambs jambs are the main vertical parts forming the sides of a window frame.

1 5 scale at a3 size pdf format. Trim overlay on the frame to receive good nailing. 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. Separating wall junctions 1 4.

For use in a building regulations application or as a general construction detail. Non loadbearing wall junctions 1 5. The following is guidance from the planning portal about making a full plans application. Carry the jamb membrane up and under head trim and membrane.

Install metal flashing under head membrane and over head trim. The extender frame sections maintain the weather line has a nailing fin and will accept building in lugs and trims. 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. Sill flashing is recommended and should be fitted between the reveal fin and the timber reveal.

Sill a sill is the main horizontal part forming the bottom. This typical window head detail in. Construction studies drawing detail of timber frame cill and head detail drawn to a scale of 1 5. A window frame is the framework that surrounds and supports the entire window system.

Timber boarding on timber frame 1 9.