Timber Frame Window Head Detail

Jambs jambs are the main vertical parts forming the sides of a window frame.

Timber frame window head detail.

Internal wall to internal wall. Render on timber frame 2. Head the head is the main horizontal part forming the top of the window frame. Downloadable detail showing a typical window head detail in rendered wall in timber frame construction.

Construction studies drawing detail of timber frame cill and head detail drawn to a scale of 1 5. Carry the jamb membrane up and under head trim and membrane. Details on plan 1. A window frame is the framework that surrounds and supports the entire window system.

This extrusion snaps to series 517 window frame and is used to beef up the frame from 102mm x 15mm to 102mm x 32mm. In severe locations sealant may be advisable for the joints. Trim overlay on the frame to receive good nailing. This typical window head detail in.

Non loadbearing wall junctions 1 5. Tile hanging off timber frame 1 8. For use in a building regulations application or as a general construction detail. It is comprised of the head jamb and sill.

The detail right shows the extended window frame installed into brick veneer wall. Sill a sill is the main horizontal part forming the bottom. The extender frame sections maintain the weather line has a nailing fin and will accept building in lugs and trims. 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. 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. Separating wall junctions 1 4. Figure a 8 10 typical window detail in a timber frame wall with block and render external cladding.

Window and door heads must have cavity trays and dpcs. 1 5 scale at a3 size pdf format. The following is guidance from the planning portal about making a full plans application. Timber boarding on timber frame 1 9.

3 05 timber frame pitched roof.