The battle for light means energy efficiency, quality window materials, professional installation, weather protection, design.
But among all the types of windows that meet these requirements, those with beautiful and healthy sills stand out. Who was not amazed at the sight of the flower pots that adorned the windows and who was not disturbed by the sound of raindrops falling on the sheet metal windowsills.
In this article you will find useful information about window sills.
How to choose the sill|sill under your window
The architrave appears in buildings due to the need to protect the external wall from the elements, while at the same time guaranteeing, through its design, a complement to the layout of the facades. In the interior it makes an important accent, allowing the creation of a useful space under the windows.
The materials with which glass is made are among the most diverse: wood, aluminium, PVC, concrete, natural stone, composite, tin, ceramic. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, considering criteria starting with durability, through design concepts to installation and price.
Analyzing the options, you can easily come to the conclusion that the most suitable option is the natural stone window sill. Just make the relationship between the price (including maintenance costs) and the lifespan, to obtain a result that even exceeds your expectations.
Internal glazing
While stone window sills are timeless in terms of durability, they are also promoted for their spectacular design and suitable for virtually any style. The color variations typical of natural stone offer uniqueness and the finish promises an elegant appearance.
The most used are granite, marble and travertine windows. The requested finishes are glossy, matte, brushed.
Gable|granite windowsill
The main advantages of the granite collar are found in its durability and resistance to corrosive factors (ease of maintenance). Its weight is significant and processing is more difficult.
On PIATRAONLINE you can find various models of fixtures from the best granite2 cm thick, with glossy or flamed finish. The collar is cut to the dimensions requested by the customer and with the edges worked. In DIY mode, processing can be carried out on the assembly site, using a professional angle grinder and suitable discs. Very often the granite windowsill is used as a support for flower pots placed on the window, but it can also be placed in other places, where it covers and protects the surfaces, offering a particular design. The alternative is:
Glafu|Marble windowsill
Enjoying the advantages of natural stone, marble is not as durable as granite, but has a superior decorative role. Rich in spectacular colors and finishes, which highlight its properties and character, marble retains its magic, regardless of the type of arrangement in which it is used. The marble gable is made from 2-3 cm thick slabs and must be protected after installation by waterproofing, as is the travertine top. Processing and cutting are easier, marble being softer than granite.
External glazing
More widespread than indoor ones due to the need to protect the walls from the elements, the external jambs it is made of the same materials, most often granite. It resists the elements better and the flamed finish prevents slipping on the surface. In addition to the processing of the edges, which is less demanding than the internal jambs, the drip appears here, like a groove milled on the lower part of the jambs, which prevents water infiltration into the underlying walls. Treatments and maintenance are mandatory, they guarantee the protection of the shutters and their good functioning in the future.
Installation of window sills
jambs it is mounted inside or outside (with a 5% slope expected for rainwater drainage), it is processed according to the customer’s wishes (cut to size, customized edges, dripper, etc.) and is mounted according to the project:
• by gluing to the masonry, using suitable adhesives
• by recessing into the wall, in the following steps:
1. Place the cover in place
2. It is embedded in the wall
3. the area at the intersection between the wall and the frame is protected with adhesive tape
4. A layer of sealant is applied to the junction between the frame and the wall
5. extends over the joint
6. remove the tape
7. Clean off excess sealant
• fixing it to the window profile in the points provided by the manufacturer
• by fixing with tie rods mounted in the holes made in the corner of the collar and fixed in the wall
• on supports fixed to the wall
The beauty of natural stone, its persistence over time, with the preservation of parameters, resistance to external factors and low maintenance costs, make the choice of window sills easy.
Come to PIATRAONLINE and order granite, marble or travertine tiles for durable and useful furnishings, customized according to your wishes!
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