Thanks to a wide range of materials and various decorative decoration options, it is not difficult to choose window sills. For their production, PVC profiles, MDF and chipboard panels, natural wood, wood-polymer composite, natural stone, composites based on mineral crumbs are used. Each of the materials has its own pros and cons of. Consider them in more detail.
PVC window sills
PVC products are made from materials resistant to ultraviolet and moisture. Due to the profiled structure with frequently located transverse stiffeners, the window sills are strong for compression. They are able to withstand significant mechanical effects with an average thickness of 30-35 mm. If you climb such a windowsill to wash the glass or hang curtains, nothing will happen to it. Tip: If you are puzzled by the choice of a windowsill and want to purchase a really high -quality product, we advise you to pay attention to Danka’s window sills — Plastum/Podokdanke, which differ both in quality and reasonable price.
The entire load is redistributed to the supporting wall of the window opening. However, it is better not to stand on the protruding edge of the windowsill: it may not stand. With the surface of plastic products, you need to be very neat, because in most cases it is possible to close scratches, breakdowns or chips are unlikely to be possible.
Wooden products
MDF and chipboard slabs are laminated on top: cover with a thin, but durable layer of plastic. A variety of textures and color solutions allows you to give window sills any type, imitate different materials (from metal to natural stone). Often for facial decoration, select a cork or oil -coated with varnish veneer of valuable woods.
Such structures have good wear resistance and decent thermal insulation properties. When operating laminated MDF and DSP plates, it is necessary to prevent damage to the facial layer. Otherwise, due to moisture penetrating inside the material, window sills can swell and crumble.
Together with wooden translucent structures, window sills from coniferous and solid -faced breeds are used. To protect against moisture exposure, these products are treated with oils and varnishes or covered with paints that need to be updated from time to time. The surface of wooden structures always remains warm and pleasant to the touch.
Stone window sills
Artificial stone window sills are made from crushed stone crumbs and polymer resins. The necessary color give pigments. These products are quite strong, resistant to chemical influences, characterized by relatively low thermal conductivity. But you can’t put hot items on them. If you nevertheless damaged the surface of the stove, defects are easy to close with a special paste based on the material from which the windowsill itself is made.
Natural stone structures (marble, granite, onyx) are distinguished by a rich and beautiful texture. Their minimum thickness is 3 cm. These products are not afraid of water and temperature differences.