EXTERIOR DOOR HEAD CONSIDERATIONS
Doors can be a major source of thermal breaks. Care must be taken to ensure that the Lintel and Door Frame have proper Thermal Breaks.
Lintel - Masonry
Masonry Coursing
Doors can be a major source of thermal breaks. Care must be taken to ensure that the Lintel and Door Frame have proper Thermal Breaks.
Lintel - Masonry
- Lintels can be a major source of Thermal Breaks
- Provide Thru-Wall Flashing and install Weeps at 16" or 24" O.C.
Masonry Coursing
- If using Masonry, the Rough Opening should be at Masonry Coursing, which is at 8" intervals.
- Masonry Door Frame typically have a 4" head, as opposed to the normal 2" head