Standard Details (SD)

SD-12: Standard Internal Timber Frame Corner Detail

Corner build-up for internal timber frame corners with the correct backing for linings.

Duration: 6 minLevel: Details
SD-12: Standard Internal Timber Frame Corner Detail

SD-12: Standard Internal Timber Frame Corner Detail

What this detail covers

  • A standard internal timber frame corner build-up (plan view).
  • Ensuring there is backing where linings and sheathing need support.

Key steps

  1. Form the corner with the specified stud/cripple arrangement.
  2. Install sheathing as required (external wall OSB/3 or other specified layer).
  3. Fix to schedule and keep the corner square to avoid cumulative layout drift.

Checks

  • Corner is square and studs are at the specified centres.
  • Adequate backing exists for linings/boards at the corner.

Common mistakes

  • Under-providing backing at the corner, creating weak fixing for linings.
  • Corner built “mirror image” from drawings, affecting later details.

Indicative only: always follow the engineer’s fixing schedule and the project drawings.

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