Window and Door Reveals

The surround of a door or a window, of which the bottom member forms the ledge on which you may choose to place an item such as an ornament, is technically referred to as the "reveal" or "liner". These words are used interchangeably.

The reveals can be made from a variety of materials, the type and colour is a matter of personal preference.

Reveals are usually structural members as they perform the function of securing the window or door to the structure of the building.

There are two common methods of fixing the reveals to the building structure, namely traditional nailing right through the reveal into the building structure, or the use of hidden installation brackets.

Traditional nailing leaves hammer and punch marks that can later be covered up by fillers, sanding and painting.

However, if you choose a natural timber show-wood finish, or a factory-finished material, then use of hidden installation brackets to preserve the unspoilt beauty of the material is worthy of consideration.

Please refer to the installation section of this website for details on installation brackets that are tested to comply with the relevant standards.

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