Sill Pan Flashing for Block-Frame Windows in Recessed Concrete Openings

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ISSN: 1546-962X
Published Online: 28 March 2008
Page Count: 14

Sill Pan Flashing for Block-Frame Windows in Recessed Concrete Openings—Case Studies
Bateman, Robert
Staff Consultant, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. (SGH), California

(Received 9 November 2006; accepted 14 February 2008)

Abstract

Integrating sill pan window flashing can be challenging using block-frame windows or installing flashings within a recessed opening in a concrete wall. Two case studies summarize the details of design and retrofit installation for sill pan flashing of replacement block-frame window into the perimeters of existing recessed concrete wall openings. Provisions for sill pan drainage were included with technical solutions for two case studies. The design and detailing were also conceived to account for blending with the context of the existing architecture and minimizing the aesthetic concerns for the appearance of any exposed perimeter opening flashings. These case studies demonstrate detailing methodologies for wood and metal block-frame window frames and concrete wall openings applicable for new and existing exterior wall systems.

Keywords:
barrier-wall, block-frame window, concrete wall, design, detailing, flashing, recessed opening, reticulated foam weep, sealant joint, sill pan flashing, window

Paper ID: JAI100899
DOI: 10.1520/JAI100899
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Author Title Sill Pan Flashing for Block-Frame Windows in Recessed Concrete Openings—Case Studies Symposium Repair, Retrofit and Inspection of Building Exterior Wall Systems, 2006-10-22 Committee E06

		Home Journals STPs Manuals Topics Subscriptions/Pricing Digital Library / Journals / Journal of ASTM International (JAI) / Citation Page Volume 5, Issue 3 (March 2008) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (896K) View License Agreement ISSN: 1546-962X Published Online: 28 March 2008 Page Count: 14 Sill Pan Flashing for Block-Frame Windows in Recessed Concrete Openings—Case Studies Bateman, Robert Staff Consultant, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. (SGH), California (Received 9 November 2006; accepted 14 February 2008) Abstract Integrating sill pan window flashing can be challenging using block-frame windows or installing flashings within a recessed opening in a concrete wall. Two case studies summarize the details of design and retrofit installation for sill pan flashing of replacement block-frame window into the perimeters of existing recessed concrete wall openings. Provisions for sill pan drainage were included with technical solutions for two case studies. The design and detailing were also conceived to account for blending with the context of the existing architecture and minimizing the aesthetic concerns for the appearance of any exposed perimeter opening flashings. These case studies demonstrate detailing methodologies for wood and metal block-frame window frames and concrete wall openings applicable for new and existing exterior wall systems. Keywords: barrier-wall, block-frame window, concrete wall, design, detailing, flashing, recessed opening, reticulated foam weep, sealant joint, sill pan flashing, window Paper ID: JAI100899 DOI: 10.1520/JAI100899 ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Sill Pan Flashing for Block-Frame Windows in Recessed Concrete Openings—Case Studies Symposium Repair, Retrofit and Inspection of Building Exterior Wall Systems, 2006-10-22 Committee E06