Concrete Window Sill Detail

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.

Concrete window sill detail.

Finally an affordable alternative to styrofoam moldings or trims. 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. Our precast molding and window sill prices are lower than many coated styrofoam molding and sills. Many of our window sill profiles are compatible with our precast concrete and cast stone string course profiles.

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. Many of our window sill profiles are compatible with our precast concrete and cast stone string course profiles. Trrimstone offers the world s most affordable precast concrete window door trims moldings and window sills. Our precast concrete trims offer many advantages over foam.

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. But we say it this way. 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. Sill detail single wythe block this detail shows an 8 nominal split face concrete masonry wall window sill condition.

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. This section provides information and resources related to design of precast concrete systems as well as integration of precast with other systems. Architectural guide specification 396k doc pci. Acceptable sill detail full or partial fill air barrier continuity ensure partial fill insulation is secured firmly against inner leaf of cavity wall.

Every concrete products producer in america claims to sell quality products at competitive prices and to back up all orders with superior service. The masonry detailing series is a collection of illustrative construction details diagrams made for architects engineers to use as a design resource. By and large the process of installing window in concrete wall involves specifying boundary of the window on the wall placing l shape steel or constructing reinforced concrete beam as a lintel making an opening inside specified boundary smooth edge of the opening placement of windows and finally placement of water proving agent around the frame of the window. Cast crete guarantees that every lintel and sill it sells meets or exceeds all.