Concrete Wall Window Sill Detail

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.

Concrete wall window sill detail.

The effectiveness of precast shear walls is largely dependent upon the panel to panel connections. Sills be uncored units so that no cores are exposed to view. Window sill sheathing wood studs. Extended top of wall flashing enlarged view.

Kpc has been manufacturing precast concrete window sills almost since its humble beginnings the late 1960 s. Lower the window into the framed opening. Sill detail single wythe block this detail shows an 8 nominal split face concrete masonry wall window sill condition. 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. Window sill concrete masonry backup. Sheathing wood studs horiz. Unsupported brick return at jamb.

Window sill detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing 01 030 0501. This section provides information and resources related to design of precast concrete systems as well as integration of precast with other systems. The sill detail also uses flashing end dams and weep holes to keep moisture out of the wall. In a concrete wall without wood framing install the window framework by fastening it into the concrete wall with self tapping concrete screws.

Kpc precast concrete window sills. 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. Recessed t wall flashing blow up view. Sill in cavity wall construction.

Vertical trim sheathing wood studs. 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. 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. Figure 16 window head detail.

Base of wall detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing cmu foundation 01 030 0402. The use of a precast concrete or stone sill is highly suggested over using brick rowlock sills. Trim extended t wall flashing. In fact we have one of the largest ranges of window sills in the whole of europe.

Precast concrete shear wall panels are used to provide lateral load resisting system when combined with diaphragm action of the floor construction. Connection details adobe pdf file joint details adobe pdf file interface details window floor and roof adobe pdf file design resources.