In search of Window Section Detail (see description)
alexdorf
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We’re planning on installing recessed nail on windows for a new construction project.
An interior block/box insert will be recessed into the center of the jamb to which we will flash and nail onto.
Does anyone have a window section detail for this. Our planner is being a stickler about this.
Thank you,
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Hi. It sounds like you are asking about a hybrid nail-fin/block-frame installation, yes? If so Matt Risinger has a good video on this here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhEVQYixZdA
and this is a good JLC article with a plan detail: https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/interiors/trimming-windows-in-a-deep-wall_o
These are helpful too: https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2019/07/09/windows-in-thick-walls
https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/exteriors/casing-windows-in-deep-wells_o
Thanks for the reply. This is exactly the detail we're doing.
My issue now is that the City Planner is asking me for a section drawing of this - which we don't have. Trying to see if someone out there has one we could use.
Hi Alex-
As luck would have it, while looking into something else today I believe I stumbled upon some window details that might work for you. Take a look at Details #10-15 at the following link. The first three are for flanged window installations and the last three are for flangeless (AKA block-frame) window installations: https://p-cdn.rockwool.com/siteassets/o2-rockwool/documentation/construction-details/residential/constructiondetails-woodframe-construction-lightweight-horizontal-cladding.pdf?f=20210414142440