Plastic windowsill
Many consider plastic windowsills to be simply an element of decor, which can be done without, but in fact they perform much more functions. They set the right direction of the air from the window and heating radiators, allow you to place flowers in pots near the window, prevent the condensation with the glass down on the walls.
Plastic window sills are produced from PVC using extrusion technology. This material is not afraid of moisture and bacteria, racks to mechanical damage and is not subjected to shrinkage due to its cellular structure.
When choosing such a window sill, it is important to consider the depth of the window opening, the location of heating radiators and other factors. If it is planned to install a wide window sill, then it must be provided for ventilation grilles. This will allow heat from heating batteries to rise freely, which will prevent the appearance of excessive humidity on the glass. If necessary, wide plastic window sills are strengthened with additional brackets.
Installation of the windowsill should be carried out after installing the window and blowing it with mounting foam, but before the formation of slopes. The window sill board is applied to the bottom of the window with a gap of at least two
Plastic windowsill
centimeters – This is done so that there is a place for foam.
As a rule, plastic window sills are installed strictly horizontally along the length of the window opening, but if the client desired, sometimes the windowsill is tilted towards the room by several degrees. This is done so that when watering flowers, excess fluid does not stagnate on the windowsill, but drain down.
When installing the windowsill, it is important that its plate goes under the window, and does not rest against it. In general, when installing plastic window sills on compliance with installation technology, its further operation depends. There are often situations when customers complain about drafts under the window. This is a consequence of the improper installation of the window sill – Slits may remain or plastic plastic plastic was installed with distortion. To seal the cracks, you can use silicone sealant, and you need to choose a quality tool so that in half a year you do not have to do work again.