Window Details in Solid Masonry/ Veneer Construction (Continued)

Window Assembly Review Finished window assembly depends on:

– architectural design of structure– region of country/climate– material of structure– type of window

Must be familiar with– installation sequence– proper weatherproofing

Window Types - Materials Same as in wood construction

– wood– steel– aluminum– vinyl/wood covered with vinyl (wood clad)– combination

Window Types - Styles in Masonry Construction

Same as in Wood Construction– casement– horizontal sliding– double-hung– awning

– louver/jalousie– fixed sash– combination types– bay, bow, box

Combination Units max light large viewing

area good ventilation very common

today 2 casement with

center picture window

Detailing Windows in Masonry Construction Limited flexibility with masonry construction

– stay with standard sizes designed for block Window action is not important Weatherproofing & installation are important Brick and Brick Veneer masonry have some

flexible– can adjust for different masonry openings

Pictorial - Window in Masonry Construction

Horizontal sliding window - wood frame attached to concrete block

Masonry Construction Window Details Metal drip at sill Caulking used to seal

head and jamb

Steel Casement in Masonry Construction Pre-cast concrete sill with

drip slot on underneath side Sash block (see page 105 of

text) used for head and jamb

Window fin fits into the slot of the sash block and grout fixes the window in place

Brick Window Exterior

Head and sill materials can be different than jamb material

Brick Construction - Window Elevation and Nomenclature

Coordinate elevation drawing with drawing notations for each detail

Brick Construction - Head Detailof wood casement

Notation 21 Notice steel angles

supporting the brick Caulking used to

weather seal installation

Space and drywall to finish interior

Brick Construction - Jamb Detailof wood casement window

Notation 22 Caulking use to seal

installation Metal ground at

exposed edge of drywall

Brick Construction - Sill Detail

Notation 23 Notice handle to open and

close casement window Brick sill is sloped to

divert water away from window

Again, caulking and metal trim use to seal and finish installation

Vertical Mullion Detail Notation 24 Two casement windows side-by-side, joint

covered with trim to finish installation

Head Detail (masonry) Note use of caulking and wood trim

Wood sliding window

Sill Detail (masonry) Note use of grout and caulking

Wood sliding window

Brick Veneer Construction Details

Notice sloped brick sill Notice brick shown in

section and elevation Notice inside finish

moldings Brick at head detail

supported by angle

Wood Window - Double HungElevation/Head/Jamb/Sill Details

Extra Credit Assignment Elevate and detail each window type for the

Hotel project on Sheet A-8.

The End.

Drawing Exercise Window Detail (cont); 3”=1’-0”

Head Detail Do not place a break line through the header Header with 1/2” spacer between 2-2x8 headers 1/2” gypsum board interior wall 5/8” solid sheathing/remove plaster etc shown 2 3/4” x 3 1/2” x 3/16” steel angle lintel double 1/4” glass with 1/2” air space (use proper

glass symbol) typical all details

Drawing Exercise Window Detail (cont) 3”=1’-0”

Jamb Detail show sill lines (brick & wood) in Jamb Detail finished jamb from 2”x6” align all details trimmer note is 2-2x4 studs (no inch marks

Sill Detail Extend brick sill to overhang 1 1/2” underneath side, show entire

brick sill and more below it Add thin lines for jamb beyond coordinate and reference all details with elevation