Drip groove - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 08:52, 3 May 2023

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−	~~A drip~~ groove refers to a carpentry or stonemasonry detail on the underside of plates, sections, blocks or mouldings. This is where a thin groove is cut into the length of en element between 5 and 20 mm away from the front edge on its underside, to ~~helps~~ prevent water from running back on the underside and instead dripping down.	+	Drip groove refers to a carpentry or stonemasonry detail on the underside of plates, sections, blocks or mouldings. This is where a thin groove is cut into the length of an element between 5 and 20 mm away from the front edge on its underside, to help prevent water from running back on the underside and instead dripping down.

−	It is a detail that is commonly used on the underside of window and door cills, to encourage water away from the timber to wall connection, discourage water ingress and reduce the risk of damage. It may also be a feature of stonemasonry ~~features~~ such as coping stones~~, for the same reason,~~ to prevent water running down the surface of a wall, creating ~~at best~~ staining ~~and at worst~~ damage. It may also be referred to as a kerf (groove or cut) because the width of the groove is often defined by the size of the blade used to cut it.	+	It is a detail that is commonly used on the underside of window and door cills to encourage water away from the timber to wall connection, discourage water ingress and reduce the risk of damage. It may also be a feature of stonemasonry such as coping stones to prevent water running down the surface of a wall, creating staining or damage. It may also be referred to as a kerf (groove or cut) because the width of the groove is often defined by the size of the blade used to cut it.

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		+	* Arches.
	* Astragal.		* Astragal.
		+	* Boss (medieval architecture).
	* Carpentry.		* Carpentry.
	* Cill.		* Cill.
	* Coping and capping.		* Coping and capping.
−	* ~~Glazing~~.	+	* Drip mould.
	* Glazing cames.		* Glazing cames.
	* Jamb.		* Jamb.
	* Kerf.		* Kerf.
	* Lintel.		* Lintel.
		+	* Metal work.
		+	* Modern Stonemasonry.
		+	* Moulding.
	* Mullion.		* Mullion.
		+	* Return.
	* Sash.		* Sash.
	* Transom.		* Transom.
		+	* Vault.
	* Weep hole.		* Weep hole.
	* Window frame.		* Window frame.

Editor at 06:45, 25 April 2023

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	A drip groove refers to a carpentry or stonemasonry detail on the underside of plates, sections, blocks or mouldings. This is where a thin groove is cut into the length of en element between 5 and 20 mm away from the front edge on its underside, to helps prevent water from running back on the underside and instead dripping down.		A drip groove refers to a carpentry or stonemasonry detail on the underside of plates, sections, blocks or mouldings. This is where a thin groove is cut into the length of en element between 5 and 20 mm away from the front edge on its underside, to helps prevent water from running back on the underside and instead dripping down.

−	It is a detail that is commonly used on the underside of window and door cills, to encourage water away from the timber to wall connection, discourage water ingress and reduce the risk of damage. It may also be a feature of stonemasonry features such as coping stones, for the same reason, to prevent water running down the surface of a wall, creating at best staining and at worst damage.	+	It is a detail that is commonly used on the underside of window and door cills, to encourage water away from the timber to wall connection, discourage water ingress and reduce the risk of damage. It may also be a feature of stonemasonry features such as coping stones, for the same reason, to prevent water running down the surface of a wall, creating at best staining and at worst damage. It may also be referred to as a kerf (groove or cut) because the width of the groove is often defined by the size of the blade used to cut it.

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	* Glazing cames.		* Glazing cames.
	* Jamb.		* Jamb.
		+	* Kerf.
	* Lintel.		* Lintel.
	* Mullion.		* Mullion.

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A drip groove refers to a carpentry or stonemasonry detail on the underside of plates, sections, blocks or mouldings. This is where a thin groove is cut into the length of en element between 5 and 20 mm away from the front edge on its underside, to helps prevent water from running back on the underside and instead dripping down.

It is a detail that is commonly used on the underside of window and door cills, to encourage water away from the timber to wall connection, discourage water ingress and reduce the risk of damage. It may also be a feature of stonemasonry features such as coping stones, for the same reason, to prevent water running down the surface of a wall, creating at best staining and at worst damage.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

* Astragal.
* Carpentry.
* Cill.
* Coping and capping.
* Glazing.
* Glazing cames.
* Jamb.
* Lintel.
* Mullion.
* Sash.
* Transom.
* Weep hole.
* Window frame.
* Window.

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