Concrete Wall Window Sill Detail

This section provides information and resources related to design of precast concrete systems as well as integration of precast with other systems.

Concrete wall window sill detail.

Vertical trim sheathing wood studs. Acceptable sill detail full or partial fill air barrier continuity ensure partial fill insulation is secured firmly against inner leaf of cavity wall. Flashing is provided below the masonry sill returning vertically at the end termination to form an end dam for more information and to download click here. Many of our window sill profiles are compatible with our precast concrete and cast stone string course profiles.

For a block wall installation fasten with rust resistant screws using a toe nail method through the jambs into the head and sill boards at each corner. When concrete or stone sills are used they should be sloped away from the building and also sloped from the ends toward the center see figs. Wanz guide to e2 as1 amd. Sill detail single wythe block this detail shows an 8 nominal split face concrete masonry wall window sill condition.

Base of wall detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing cmu foundation 01 030 0402. Sill in frame brick veneer construction fig. Provides continuity of the wall system by installation placed around the window in the ro gap. Sills be uncored units so that no cores are exposed to view.

Marvin has two systems for this. Extended top of wall flashing enlarged view. 1 batten installation system and 2 spray foam vapor seal. Unsupported brick return at jamb.

Lower the window into the framed opening inserting the bottom window edge first then tipping in the top. Sill in cavity wall construction. Provide a short backed sill such as a traditional concrete sill for timber frame construction which sits on the outer life and extends into the cavity by an average of 50mm. Window sill concrete masonry backup.

Trim extended t wall flashing. Sheathing wood studs horiz. The vapor barrier provides continuity across the ro with the wall vapor barrier. In a concrete wall without wood framing install the window framework by fastening it into the concrete wall with self tapping concrete screws.

Window sill sheathing wood studs. Figure 73d describes an alternative sill support detail for masonry veneer which includes a poured concrete extension to the slab edge under the window or door and uses a sill tray flashing as detailed for direct fixed cladding situations. Connection details adobe pdf file joint details adobe pdf file interface details window floor and roof adobe pdf file design resources. Is the least important of the seal systems.

When specifying the length of the window sill we normally allow for at least 75mm seating on each side of the opening so use opening width 150mm as a rule of thumb. 7 1 november 2017 window association of new zealand page 19 step c2.