Detailing and Tolerances

Abstract

Detailing is an integral part of the design process. The design process generates ideas for detailing solutions and ways of putting them into practice. Every detail is a key part of the design, and detailing problems reveal problems in design development. This may be illustrated with reference to the protection of traditional timber buildings. Projecting eaves play a key role in protecting timber structures in the façade from the elements, but also help to determine the character of these buildings (1). If they are omitted with the aim of achieving a clean modern pro-file, other effective means of protecting the timber elements of the building must be found. If this is not done, the building will weather rapidly