Window Details Inspiration

Windows perform a variety of functions in any building. They provide natural light, ventilation, a connection to the outside, sunlight, sound insulation and so on.

Windows can be designed and detailed in many ways to provide different aesthetics, shading, performance and more. Below we explore a selection of inspiration projects that were behind some of the window details you can see on the Detail Library.

Inspiration Images

Recessed windows

Flush with exterior windows

Deep reveal and Oriel windows

Full height windows

Our Details

At time of writing, we have over 150 window details in our collection.

The window details range from masonry to timber frame construction, timber window details, aluminium window details, passivhaus window details, SIP window details, steel frame window details

Scroll down to see all the different categories!

Note: All of our details are in compliance with the June 2022, Building Regulations update.

Types of Details

We have a variety of window detail categories for you to refer to:

Masonry Window Details

The Detail Library features masonry window details that include window sills details, window jamb details and sections of the different window positionings that are used to create different reveals.

DL06 – Glazed Monopitch Lean-to Roof Detail

DL07 – Glazed Bay Window with Monopitched Roof

DL28 – Existing Solid Brick Wall Sash Window Detail Concealed Blind

DL28A sash window concealed blind detail thumb

DL28A sash window concealed blind detail thumb 3D

DL115 – Precast Concrete Slip Sill Typical Details

DL115 precast concrete slip sill details

DL116 – Precast Concrete Sill Chamfered Slip Sills

DL117 – Precast Concrete Slip Sills

DL118 – Precast Concrete Chamfered Stooled Sill Details

DL119 – Precast Concrete Stooled Sill Details

DL149 – Window Section Detail With Centred Frame, Masonry Wall

DL149 - Window Section Detail With Centred Frame, Masonry Wall - Image 3

DL150 – Window with Centred Frame Plan Detail

DL151 – Window With Deep External Reveal, Section Detail

DL151 - Window With Deep External Reveal, Section Detail - Image 3

DL152 – Window with Deep External Reveal Jamb Detail

DL153 – Window Flush with External Wall Section Detail

DL154 – Window Detail Flush with External Wall Plan

DL155 – Window Section Detail with Centred Frame Wide Cavity

DL156 – Window Jamb Detail with Centred Frame Wide Cavity

DL157 – Window Section with Full Brick Reveal Wide Cavity

DL158 – Window Plan Detail with Full Brick Reveal Wide Cavity

DL159 – Window Section with Deeper Reveal Wide Cavity

DL159 - Window Section with Deeper Reveal Wide Cavity - Image 3

DL160 – Window Jamb Detail with Deeper Reveal Wide Cavity

DL193 – IQ Glass Invisio Oriel Window Detail

DL193B IQ Glass Invisio Oriel window base detail

DL193 IQ Glass Invisio Box Window detail 3D

DL193A IQ Glass Invisio Box window head detail 3D

DL193AB 2 IQ Glass Invisio Box window detail 3D

DL193B IQ Glass Invisio Oriel window base detail 3D

DL194 – IQ Glass Invisio Oriel Window Jamb Detail

MW8 – Masonry Cavity Wall, Window Head Detail

MW9 – Masonry Cavity Wall, Window Sill

MW9 masonry cavity wall window cill detail

MW9 masonry cavity wall window cill detail 3d

MW10 – Masonry Cavity Wall, Window Jamb

MW11 – Masonry Wall, Render Finish, Window Head Detail

MW11 masonry cavity wall window head detail

MW12 – Masonry Wall, Render Finish, Window Sill Detail

MW12 masonry cavity wall window cill detail

MW13 – Masonry Wall, Render Finish, Window Jamb

MW13 masonry cavity wall window jamb detail

MW13 masonry cavity wall window jamb detail 3d

MW14 – Masonry Cavity Wall, Horizontal Timber Cladding, Window Head Detail

MW14 masonry cavity wall window head detail

MW14 masonry cavity wall window head detail 3d

MW15 – Masonry Wall, Horizontal Timber Cladding, Window Sill Detail

MW15 masonry cavity wall window cill detail

MW16 – Masonry Wall, Horizontal Timber Cladding, Window Jamb

MW16 masonry cavity wall window jamb detail

MW16 masonry cavity wall window jamb detail 3d

MW17 – Masonry Wall, Vertical Timber Cladding, Window Head Detail

MW17 masonry cavity wall window head detail

MW17 masonry cavity wall window head detail 3d

MW18 – Masonry Wall, Vertical Timber Cladding, Window Sill

MW18 masonry cavity wall window cill detail

MW19 – Masonry Wall, Vertical Timber Cladding, Window Jamb Detail

MW19 masonry cavity wall window jamb detail

MW19 masonry cavity wall window jamb detail 3d

Passivhaus Window Details

The Detail Library features Passivhaus window details exploring both masonry and timber construction. We have recently added to our Passivhaus window range with a set of Airtightness details, which includes detailed information on airtightness membranes and tapes, and how to detail these at key window junctions.

DL167 – Passivhaus Window Head Airtightness Section Detail

DL167 Passivhaus window head detail airtightness section

DL167 Passivhaus window head detail airtightness section 3d

DL168 – Passivhaus Timber Frame Window Cill Airtightness Section Detail

DL168 Passivhaus window cill detail airtightness section

DL169 – Passivhaus Timber Frame Window Jamb Airtightness Plan

DL169 Passivhaus window jamb detail airtightness plan

DL169 Passivhaus window jamb detail airtightness plan 3d

PHM07 – Passivhaus Window Head and Sill, Concrete Wall

PHM07 Passivhaus window head and sill detail

Passivhaus window head and sill detail, concrete wall

PHM08 – Passivhaus Window Jamb, Concrete Wall

PHM14 – Passivhaus ICF Window Head and Sill

PHM15 – Passivhaus ICF Window Jamb Detail

PHM22 – Passivhaus, Masonry Wall, Larsen Trusses, Window Detail

PHM23 – Passivhaus, Masonry Wall, Larsen Trusses, Window Jamb

PHM29 – Passivhaus, Masonry Cavity Wall, Window Detail

PHM30 – Passivhaus, Masonry Cavity Wall, Window Detail

PHM30 Passivhaus masonry cavity wall window jamb detail

PHT06 – Passivhaus, Timber Frame, Larsen Truss, Window Detail

PHT06 Passivhuas timber frame window detail

PHT07 – Passivhaus, Timber Frame, Larsen Truss, Window Jamb

PHT07 Passivhuas Timber frame window jamb detail

Passivhaus timber frame window jamb detail

PHT14 – Passivhaus, Timber I Beam, Window Detail

PHT15 – Passivhaus, Timber I Beam, Window Jamb

Passivhaus timber I-beam window jamb detail

PHT22 – Passivhaus, SIP Wall, Window Detail

PHT23 – Passivhaus, SIP Wall, Window Jamb

Rooflights Details

The Detail Library features rooflight details for different roof types, loft conversions and Velux windows. The library includes both flat roof rooflight details and pitched roof rooflight details. You can also find conservation rooflight details!

DL01 – Standard Rooflight on Standing Seam Roof

DL02 – Conservation Rooflight

DL03 – Pipe Tunnel Rooflight Detail

DL03 Pipe tunnel rooflight detail 3D Thumbnail

DL04 – Rooflight on Timber Flat Roof with Single Ply Membrane Detail

DL04 R2 Rooflight on Timber Flat Roof with Single Ply Membrane Detail

DL05 – Lantern Rooflight on Timber Flat Roof Detail

DL05 R2 Lantern Rooflight on Timber Flat Roof Detail

DL06 – Glazed Monopitch Lean-to Roof Detail

DL08 – Glazed Monopitch Roof Detail

LC40 – Velux Balcony Window Detail

LC41 – Loft Conversion Velux Vertical Eaves Window

LC42 – Loft Conversion Rooflight Detail

MR9 – Roof Light Detail

MR10 – Flat Roof, Roof Light Detail

DL176 – Passivhaus Rooflight Wind Tightness Detail

Timber Frame Window Details

The Detail Library features timber frame window details looking at sill, jamb and section details within a timber frame construction demonstrating different types of cladding.

DL167 – Passivhaus Window Head Airtightness Section Detail

DL168 – Passivhaus Timber Frame Window Cill Airtightness Section Detail

DL169 – Passivhaus Timber Frame Window Jamb Airtightness Plan

DL210 – CLT Window Head and Sill Detail With Service Zone

DL210 - CLT Window Head and Sill Detail With Service Zone - Image 3

DL211 – CLT Window Detail with CLT Wall Exposed

DL211 - CLT Window Detail with CLT Wall Exposed - Image 3

DL212 – CLT Window Jamb Detail Exposed CLT Wall

DL212 CLT Window Jamb Detail exposed CLT 3D

DL213 – CLT Window Jamb Detail with Service Void

TW7 – Timber Frame, Brick Cladding, Window Head Detail

TW8 – Timber Frame, Brick Cladding, Window Sill Detail

TW9 – Timber Frame, Brick Cladding, Window Jamb Detail

TW10 – Timber Frame, Render Finish, Window Head Detail

TW11 – Timber Frame, Render Finish, Window Sill Detail

TW12 – Timber Frame, Render Finish, Window Jamb Detail

TW13 – Timber Frame, Horizontal Timber Cladding, Window Head Detail

TW14 – Timber Frame, Horizontal Timber Cladding, Window Sill Detail

TW15 – Timber Frame, Horizontal Timber Cladding, Window Jamb Detail

TW16 – Timber Frame, Vertical Timber Cladding, Window Head Detail

TW17 – Timber Frame, Vertical Timber Cladding, Window Sill Detail

TW18 – Timber Frame, Vertical Timber Cladding, Window Jamb Detail

SIPs Window Details

The Detail Library features SIP wall window details showing the window head, sill, window jamb and brick cladding.

PHT22 – Passivhaus, SIP Wall, Window Detail

PHT23 – Passivhaus, SIP Wall, Window Jamb

SIP9 – Brick Cladding, Window Head and Sill

SIP-9A SIP window head and cill detail 3d

SIP-9B SIP window head and cill detail 3d

Steel Frame Window Detail

The Detail Library features steel frame construction window head and sill detail with brick cladding.

SW4 – Steel Frame, Window Head and Sill

SW4 - Steel Frame, Window Head and Sill - Image 3

Curtain Wall Details

The Detail Library has a selection of curtain details in a number of different applications.

DL217 – Curtain Wall Glazing Typical Profiles

DL218 – Curtain Wall Glazing Head and Base Detail

DL219 – Curtain Wall Glazing Jamb Detail

DL220 – Curtain Wall Glazing Head Detail with SFS

DL220 curtain wall glazing head detail 2d

DL221 – Curtain Wall Glazing Base Detail

DL222 – Curtain Wall Glazing Intermediate Floor Detail

DL223 – Curtain Wall Glazing Intermediate Floor Detail Timber

DL223 curtain wall glazing timber floor detail 2d

DL224 – Curtain Wall Glazing Level Threshold Base Detail

DL224 curtain wall glazing level threshold detail 2d

DL225 – Curtain Wall Glazing Ground Floor Base Detail

DL225 curtain wall glazing base detail with upstand 2d

DL226 – Curtain Wall Glazing External Blind Detail

Conclusion

We hope this post provided lots of inspiration and helped you see all the window details we have to offer!

Thank you for reading 🙂

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Resources

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