Concrete Wall Window Sill Detail

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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. 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. The sill detail also uses flashing end dams and weep holes to keep moisture out of the wall. Precast concrete shear wall panels are used to provide lateral load resisting system when combined with diaphragm action of the floor construction.

Window sill detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing 01 030 0501. Kpc precast concrete window sills. Recessed t wall flashing blow up view. Extended top of wall flashing enlarged view.

Window sill concrete masonry backup. Connection details adobe pdf file joint details adobe pdf file interface details window floor and roof adobe pdf file design resources. Kpc has been manufacturing precast concrete window sills almost since its humble beginnings the late 1960 s. 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.

The effectiveness of precast shear walls is largely dependent upon the panel to panel connections. Whether you require bay sills corner sills or wide face sills we can offer you a solution that will suit your needs. Window sill sheathing wood studs. Trim extended t wall flashing.

Sill in cavity wall construction. In a concrete wall without wood framing install the window framework by fastening it into the concrete wall with self tapping concrete screws. Figure 16 window head detail. The use of a precast concrete or stone sill is highly suggested over using brick rowlock sills.

Architectural guide specification 396k doc pci. Typical load bearing wall units include solid wall panels and window wall and spandrel panels. Vertical trim sheathing wood studs. Lower the window into the framed opening.

Unsupported brick return at jamb. 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. Sheathing wood studs horiz. Sills be uncored units so that no cores are exposed to view.

This section provides information and resources related to design of precast concrete systems as well as integration of precast with other systems. Base of wall detail anchored brick veneer cmu backing cmu foundation 01 030 0402.