Detail Library – New Details October 2023
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New Details

This month we have published the second half of our chimney and flue details. This technical set of details explores concentric flue systems for sealed built in gas appliances and concentric flue system chimneys with freestanding wood appliances. The details are shown with both masonry construction and timber frame construction. 

The set consists of:

  • Concentric flue, timber frame, high level section detail, freestanding wood appliance
  • Concentric flue, timber frame, intermediate floor section detail, freestanding wood appliance
  • Concentric flue, timber frame, low level section detail, freestanding wood appliance
  • Concentric flue, timber frame, front elevation detail, freestanding wood appliance
  • Concentric flue, timber frame, low level plan details, freestanding wood appliance
  • Concentric flue, masonry cavity wall, high level section detail, gas appliance
  • Concentric flue, masonry cavity wall, intermediate floor section detail, gas appliance
  • Concentric flue, masonry cavity wall, low level section detail, gas appliance
  • Concentric flue, masonry cavity wall, front elevation detail, gas appliance
  • Concentric flue, masonry cavity wall, low level plan details, gas appliance

Hope you find this set useful.

DL280 - Concentric flue chimney high level detail

DL280 - Concentric flue chimney high level detail 3D

DL282 - Concentric flue system low level section 3D

DL282 - Concentric flue system low level section

DL287 - Freestanding wood appliance low level section

DL287 - Freestanding wood appliance low level section 3D

Latest Article

Following our release of a new set of uPVC details last month, we have put together a guide exploring the different types of window materials and glazing. The guide includes a handy comparison table demonstrating the pros and cons of the different window frame materials.

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Types of Window Frame Material and Glazing
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