EWI to new door- Threshold and Head [Version ID #146]
Detail summary
Section detail for EWI around a new replacement door with timber frame box to door reveal.Installed as part of EWI works with insulation to reveal board and door frame.
The door threshold is reinforced with steel angle for structural support, with additional structural insulation over extruded polystyrene suitable for below ground insulation.
Technical description
Section detail. New door to EWI. Threshold and head detail. Door to sit forward of existing door position within frame.
Parts list
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Structural Insulation beneath door threshold
Structurally improved Polystyrene insulation. \ Thickness as per drawing. Depth as per drawing. Width as per door threshold. \ Thermal conductivity: 0.04W/m2k. \ GWP: <5. \ Joints: tight butt joints
Compacfoam. \ http://www.compacfoam.com/12-what-is-compacfoam.html \ Reference: CompacFoam- 200
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Rolled Support Steel Angles
65 x 50 x 5 mm rolled steel angle. Hot dip galvanised. \ Spacing at 1/3 points beneath door threshold. \ Mechanically fixed through compacfoam packer to existing masonry. Fixing to suit existing substrate. Top-plate : Top-plate pre-fixed to upper end of angle to take load of threshold through compac foam insulation.
Contractors choice
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External Wall Insulation: ground level/within splash zone
Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) suitable for below ground conditions and for application of render. \ Thickness: as EWI. Depth: Minimum 300mm below internal floor level. \ Thermal conductivity: 0.033W/m2k. \ GWP: <5. \ Installation : Cut to fit around compact foam and steel supports to door threshold.Tight butt joints
BASF \ http://www.plasticsportal.net/wa/plasticsEU~en_GB/portal/show/content/literature/styrodur \ Reference: Styrodur 2800C.
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Insulated External Wood Flush Doorset
54mm insulated single leaf door. Install to achieve maximum air-tightness, using appropriate air-tight tape and sealants at all junctions and potential air-leakage points (expanding PU foam will not be sufficient to achieve adequate air-tightness). \ Size and handing as existing with facings to manufacturers standard. \ Finish/glazing: Factory finished/glazed. Frame and ironmongery to Manufacturers standard. \ Fixed as per manufacturers recommendation. \ Security to Secured by Design. \ All timber to be FSC. Target U-value to 1.0W/m2K.
Performance Doorset Solutions (PDS) \ www.pdsdoorsets.co.uk \ Reference: Enhanced EcoHomes Doorset
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Sealant To External Door Frames
Silicone, colour as contractors choice. Convex profile.
Contractors choice.
Revisions
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Admin - 2015-04-29 10:30:14
.dwg file updated.
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Admin - 2015-04-28 12:26:22
.dwg file updated.
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Admin - 2015-04-28 12:20:50
.dwg file updated.
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Admin - 2015-04-28 12:14:53
.dwg file uploaded.
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Admin - 2015-03-31 09:54:05
Granular backfill added to parts list. General error removal.
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Admin - 2015-03-27 16:05:00
Preview image and .pdf file updated.
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Admin - 2015-03-23 15:43:51
Technical description formatting changes. Parts list updated with links. Softwood boards added to parts list.
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Admin - 2015-03-23 15:42:43
Technical description formatting changes. Parts list updated with links. Softwood boards added to parts list.
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Admin - 2015-03-12 16:23:42
version 5. Technical description updated with Approved docs and British standards. Parts list updated with codes.
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Admin - 2015-03-10 13:48:54 [Displayed version]
Parts list and intro/technical description updated.
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Admin - 2015-03-03 13:58:42
Category updated. Parts list added.
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Admin - 2015-02-27 12:22:59
Version 2 - .dwg uploaded
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Admin - 2015-02-26 17:02:56
Title added and description
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