Masonry Cavity Wall Door Details

Exterior Masonry Door Details in Cavity Walls require attention to closing off the cavity and controlling any water that may have entered the wall above the door. 
The key features of the detail are the:

• a cavity vent that prevents mortar droppings from clogging the bottom of the cavity
• masonry flashing to direct any moisture to the exterior
• weep vent to let moisture out of the cavity and to equalize air pressure in the cavity with the outdoors (a similar vent is often placed at the top of the cavity)
• identifying the method for closing off the cavity above the door.
• reference to the structural lintel needed.

B2030-B - Masonry Wall Door Details

HEAD DETAIL

JAMB DETAIL

COMMENTS:

• This detail is needed to specify the configuration, construction and materials required for the conditions at the door head and jamb of a masonry cavity wall. 
• This detail requires further details and specifications covering these conditions.
• Building Codes have an impact on aspects of the work shown here.
• You may want a specification covering the quality and installation aspects of these materials. The notes have specification reference numbers included to help make that connection.
• These details should be placed on the Exterior Details sheet, the A-501 or AE-501 series of sheets per the National CAD Standards.
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orig post date APR 2013

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