Window to wall joints

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Herbert M.R.M.
window, wall, joint, rain
Year:
1974
Bibliographic info:
Building Research Establishment Current Paper CP 86/74

Discusses some problems of providing weathertight joints between window and wall. Mentions sealing failures, condensation, frame defects and poor dpc detailing as important reasons for water penetration around windows. Refers to some principles of weather protection. Makes recommendations for the design of window-to-wall joints.

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