Trending

Interior and exterior window sills. What is worth knowing before installation?

Interior and exterior window sills. What is worth knowing before installation?
/
/
ConstructionWindows
It takes approx. 3 minutes to read this article

Window sills are most often installed when windows are replaced. They fulfill the protective and decorative function. What is worth knowing before installing external and internal window sills?

What is worth knowing about internal window sills?

Interior windowsills are installed on the inner side of the windows. Their main task is to stop dust rising from above the radiator and the mixing of hot and cold air. Lack of window sills is not a mistake, but it is difficult to imagine living without them.

What materials can be used to make an interior window sill?

The material for the interior window sill should be selected according to the purpose of the room. For the bathroom, laundry room or kitchen, it is worth choosing window sills made of water-resistant materials. The most popular materials for window sills are:

  • stone – natural stone for making window sills are granite and marble;
  • marble conglomerate – a combination of synthetic resin and marble aggregate. Such window sills are cheaper and less absorbable than marble ones;
  • synthetic stone – looks like marble and granite but is much lighter than them;
  • composite – resistant to impacts but very easy to scratch;
  • ceramic tiles;
  • wood – boards or glued wood, require regular impregnation;
  • PVC – the most popular, comes in different colors;
  • acrylic – acrylic mass with fillers;
  • laminate.

Interior windowsills are a very important element of interior design. They should not be exposed. They should match the style of the interior.

What is worth knowing about exterior window sills?

Exterior window sills are placed on the outside of the windows. Their main task is to protect the wall from excessive wetting during rainfall. Thanks to them water flows freely to the soil. A properly installed window sill should protect the contact area between the window frame and the building wall from water, ensuring tightness of the window.

What materials can be used to make an exterior window sill?

The most popular materials for making exterior window sills are:

  • sheet metal – the most common are galvanized and powder coated steel sills. They are the cheapest. They can be covered with a decorative veneer;
  • aluminum – sills are more durable than steel ones;
  • PVC – window sills can be solid or chambered (they provide better thermal insulation). They can be made of foamed PVC or hard PVC. They come in different colors;
  • stone – most often granite window sills are made, which are long lasting and very good looking;
  • ceramics – ceramic or clinker tiles, very durable;
  • wood – requires regular maintenance and impregnation.

What kind of exterior window sill will be the best?

Exterior window sills should be nice and durable. Therefore, the best solution will be ceramic or stone window sills – they are the most expensive. Cheap external window sills made of sheet metal can serve for many years, as long as they are regularly maintained. If the house has two-layer walls, it is not allowed to use heavy window sills, e.g. made of stone or brick.

External window sills should also match the color of the window joinery. A white exterior window sill fits best with white windows, but it is impractical – it requires frequent cleaning. Therefore, sills are worth matching the color of the roof or facade.

Main photo: Vlada Karpovich.pexels.com

Add comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

2 × five =

Latest articles
Recommended articles
Moss in the home – find out the latest trends!
/
Moss in the home – find out the latest trends!
Do you want to decorate the interior of your home or apartment in an original way? Bet on the decorative moss! In this article we suggest what are the latest trends
Durable and solid PVC windows
/
Durable and solid PVC windows
Choosing the right windows is quite a challenge. On the market you can find many models made of different materials In connection with this in recent years more and more popular began to enjoy the wooden windows, but this does not mean, however, that those made of PVC went completely away. They still have many advantages which speak for their purchase and installation. What are they? Here we discuss them Why are PVC windows the most popular choice? The popularity and ubiquity of PVC windows results first of all from their relatively low price - in comparison with other materials. At the same time they still provide very good parameters, for example those related to thermal insulation or soundproofing. In addition they look good regardless of the architectural style in which the building was constructed and are available in many colors to choose from to make it easier to match them in terms of style to the facade of the building or its surroundings. That's why they still haven't fallen out of the market in spite of high competition from wooden windows. 4 main advantages of PVC windows The above mentioned advantages of PVC windows are not the only ones. Apart from that you can also enumerate their four most important features, which speak for the purchase of just such models High resistance PVC windows are extremely resistant to various atmospheric factors. They are not destroyed under the influence of high and low temperatures or intense sunlight falling directly on their surface. Additionally, thanks to the fact that the material from which they are made does not absorb moisture, they are also resistant to mould and mildew and prevent the development of insects Long lasting durability Another advantage of PVC windows is their durability, which can be up to 50 years, thanks to which replacing windows with just such models can solve the problem associated with this element of the building structure for the entire generation of the family Excellent tightness In addition, PVC windows are also characterized by excellent acoustic insulation, or the ability to suppress sounds from outside the building. Therefore, they are recommended for installation in particular where there are busy traffic routes behind the window, playgrounds or other places generating high levels of noise. This parameter is also not without influence on the thermal insulation of PVC windows, which affects the reduced inflow of air from outside. This feature is extremely important especially during the heating period, because it has a positive effect on heating bills Easy care The last of the key advantages of PVC windows is the fact that in order for them to present themselves impeccably, apart from occasional cleaning of frames, they do not require almost any care, in comparison with wooden models, which should be painted protectively. Moreover, their cleaning itself does not require the purchase of specialized agents either. All you need is warm water with dishwashing liquid, a soft cloth and glass cleaner to restore their original splendour and cleanliness How to take care of PVC windows? In spite of the fact that after being installed in buildings PVC windows require almost no user's interference in their construction in order to fulfil their task efficiently, sometimes there are situations in which they need some attention. Such an eventuality may be a slight lowering of the window frame in the first year of its use. However, then it is enough to adjust them with a wrench to be able to enjoy their full functionality again To sum up, PVC windows are one of the best choices in case of buildings located in noisy neighbourhoods as they provide excellent acoustic insulation. Moreover, they don't require any complicated maintenance or upkeep and are guaranteed to last up to 50 years. All this combined with a low price makes them worth taking an interest in, choosing window fittings not only for houses but also for public buildings
Shower enclosure – which one to buy?
/
Shower enclosure – which one to buy?
The advantages of a shower are easy to convince yourself of. However, when faced with the final choice of a shower enclosure, a lot of doubts arise. Let's try to dispel them today!