Browse Forums Building A New House 1 Oct 27, 2021 6:51 pm just a quick question on timber framing above windows and doors in load bearing wall a lintel is required i have seen the lintel at the top, basically immediately under the top plate with studs down to rough opening i have also seen lintel creating rough opening with studs above now i believe both will work and serve same purpose but is one more correct than the other Re: lintels above windows 2Oct 27, 2021 6:55 pm can you post photos? Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: lintels above windows 3Oct 27, 2021 7:01 pm dont have any photo accounts since photobucket got angry but have some links https://www.hyne.com.au/article/180/com ... wall-frame https://bretts.com.au/frame-and-truss/#wall-frames Re: lintels above windows 4Oct 28, 2021 6:32 am Structurally it will be fine either way however I think nailing top plate to the lintel will produce stiffer frame. Foremost Building Expert in Australia,assisting with building problems/disputes, building stage inspections,pre-contract review advice for peace of mind 200 blogs http://www.buildingexpert.net.au/blog Re: lintels above windows 5Oct 28, 2021 8:23 am aussieta just a quick question on timber framing above windows and doors in load bearing wall a lintel is required i have seen the lintel at the top, basically immediately under the top plate with studs down to rough opening i have also seen lintel creating rough opening with studs above now i believe both will work and serve same purpose but is one more correct than the other The answer is yes (if I understand your question correctly) Do you want me to email you a copy of AS1684 ( the timber framing code?) cheers Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Flashings over doorways and windows our carpenter has installed flashings that is buckled and short of the window frames and door frames is this right Is there a… 0 10909 Have look at your house plans and you will probably find that brick articulation joint has been missed. Maximum allowable spacing is 6M or 5.5M for a wall with window… 17 20556 Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m… 0 11731 |