Concrete Wall Window Sill Detail

Window sill sheathing wood studs.

Concrete wall window sill detail.

Window sill concrete masonry backup. Kpc precast concrete window sills. Vertical trim sheathing wood studs. In fact we have one of the largest ranges of window sills in the whole of europe.

The sill detail also uses flashing end dams and weep holes to keep moisture out of the wall. Kpc has been manufacturing precast concrete window sills almost since its humble beginnings the late 1960 s. In a concrete wall without wood framing install the window framework by fastening it into the concrete wall with self tapping concrete screws. Recessed t wall flashing blow up view.

This section provides information and resources related to design of precast concrete systems as well as integration of precast with other systems. The effectiveness of precast shear walls is largely dependent upon the panel to panel connections. Sill in frame brick veneer construction fig. Sill detail single wythe block this detail shows an 8 nominal split face concrete masonry wall window sill condition.

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. Extended top of wall flashing enlarged view. Figure 16 window head detail. Sheathing wood studs horiz.

Connection details adobe pdf file joint details adobe pdf file interface details window floor and roof adobe pdf file design resources. An important structural and aesthetic element of any building a precast concrete window sill keeps rainwater away from the window frame and offers support to the window itself. Lower the window into the framed opening. Trim extended t wall flashing.

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. Architectural guide specification 396k doc pci. Sloped to direct water away from the window a drip channel on the underside prevents water running down and staining the exterior wall of a building. Typical load bearing wall units include solid wall panels and window wall and spandrel panels.

Sill in cavity wall construction. Unsupported brick return at jamb. The use of a precast concrete or stone sill is highly suggested over using brick rowlock sills. Sills be uncored units so that no cores are exposed to view.

Whether you require bay sills corner sills or wide face sills we can offer you a solution that will suit your needs. Window sill detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing 01 030 0501.