How to choose a windowsill

Installation of windows in any situation is inseparable from the installation of window sills. These products serve as a logical completion of the overall concept, hide the lower part of the window opening and are an excellent decorative element that makes the interior logical and complete. However, they perform not only a decorative function: window sills protect the lower part of the window opening from drafts and moisture, allowing you to provide maximum comfort in any situation.
Currently, a huge number of different models of armrests are on sale, each of which has both positive and negative points. They should be taken into account when choosing.

How to choose the right window sill

1. Before giving preference to this or that model, make sure that it has all the necessary documents and certificates confirming the quality. This is the only way to guarantee the avoidance of problems and troubles that arise in the course of daily operation. A quality certificate issued by the sanitary services is mandatory, it guarantees the environmental friendliness of a particular model.

2. Choosing a specific model, it is necessary to assess the condition of the room and its initial parameters – constant temperature and its drops, as well as humidity. The windowsill should not be afraid of exposure to direct sunlight and heating as a result, as well as high humidity;

3. You should also pay attention to the quality of the outer surface coating: the window sill should not be afraid of aggressive household chemicals, with the help of which cleaning and cleaning is carried out;

4. Mechanical strength is also important – heavy flowerpots with flowers and other, similar objects are an integral part of operation, and therefore they should not cause harm and leave traces.

5. Choosing the most suitable window sill model, do not be lazy to study modern materials used in their manufacture, as well as production methods and their combinations. Currently, you can find a wide variety of window sills on sale – there really is plenty to choose from!

What are window sills?

Wooden window sills

The most famous and widespread models made from natural solid wood. They are distinguished by excellent performance characteristics and a low price. They can have both the original, wooden appearance, and be painted and even laminated with appropriate materials. Easy to install, unpretentious in maintenance and durable enough.

Advantages

• A huge variety of models, textures and colors;

• Unpretentious care;

• Durability;

• Ease of installation;

disadvantages

• Are afraid of exposure to liquids and high humidity;

• Window sills made of exclusive wood species are quite expensive;

• They tend to deform due to rough handling;

• Burn out in direct sunlight;

Plastic window sills

Direct competitors of natural wood, gaining more and more popularity every day. Inexpensive, easy to install and unpretentious in operation – the advantages of plastic window sills are great. And also, thanks to the use of modern manufacturing methods, they can not only be of different colors, but also have a texture reminiscent of wood, stone, marble and other, similar natural materials.

Advantages

• Low cost;

• High mechanical strength;

• They are not afraid of moisture and temperature extremes;

• Unpretentious operation;

• Ease of installation;

disadvantages

• They tend to fade when exposed to direct sunlight;

• Inexpensive models tend to emit unpleasant odors when exposed to direct sunlight;

• Flammable, afraid of exposure to open flames;

Stone window sills

Models made of stone – both natural and artificial – are not needed by everyone. First of all, they are deliberately chosen for rooms with an appropriate, charismatic interior, because a stone window sill in a high-tech room will look ridiculous. Durable, beautiful, they are not afraid of mechanical stress, household chemicals and temperature extremes.

Advantages

• High mechanical strength;

• Durability and reliability;

• Unpretentious care and maintenance;

• A variety of textures, materials and colors;

disadvantages

• Complexity of installation;

• High price;

• Large weight;

Chipboard and MDF window sills

A kind of budget version of natural wood window sills. They are based on chipboard or MDF board, processed accordingly. The outer surface is laminated with a special material that provides an aesthetic appearance and protects from the sun, moisture and negative environmental factors. The use of a special technology for drawing a pattern allows you to get a wide variety of textures on the surface – wood floor, stone, as well as apply any textures and images.

Advantages

• Widespread and popular;

• Unpretentious operation;

• Ease of installation;

• A huge variety of textures, colors and shades;

• Low price;

disadvantages

• They are afraid of mechanical damage;

• Easy to scratch;

• They are unstable to moisture and tend to dry out;

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Attention! This material is the subjective opinion of the authors of the project and is not a purchase guide.