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What is the difference between window sill and window board?
While the term ‘window board’ is sometimes used to explicitly refer to the interior window sill only, it actually refers to the long, flat boards made of uPVC, wood, aluminium or stone, which constitute the sill, regardless of whether they are installed as internal or external sills.
Do I need an internal window sill?
Window sills are a necessity. Without the window sill, the window, wall and floors inside the home would all become water damaged. In other words, a window without a sill would not be a window at all. Window sills have been a traditional part of all windows for thousands of years.
What is a window board groove?
The window cill is fitted to the bottom so that when rain water hits the outside of the window, it runs down onto the cill and then drips off, diverted away from the building. In the above picture, the groove in the underside of the window cills shape is really important – there so the water will actually drip off.
What are internal window sills made of?
The most popular materials for the manufacture of window sills are wood, stone, plastic, tile, MDF and particleboard.
What is the inside window sill called?
window stool
The window stool is the part of the window commonly called the window sill.
How far should a window sill stick out from the wall?
3/4 inch
How far should a window sill stick out from a wall? The sill should overhang from the front edge of the wall or window frame at least 3/4 inch. You can make it hang over more if you’d like. Keep in mind the sill should fit the scale of the window and reflect the style too.
Why are there no window sills?
Window sills are necessary because they are a part of a building’s structure. They serve as the framing of the window to keep it in place. Without a window sill, the opening of that window would sway and shift as the foundation settles.
What is the board under the window called?
A sill is the main horizontal part forming the bottom of the frame of a window.
What is the wall under a window called?
window sill
Types of window sill A window sill in the most general sense is a horizontal structural element below a window opening or window unit in masonry construction or framed construction and is regarded as part of the window frame. The bottom of a window frame sits on top of the window sill of the wall opening.
Do windows need a stool?
A window sill is the bottom piece of trim, or the ledge at the bottom of the window. While sills are a great place to put plants, they’re also a necessary part of the window, keeping out rain and making windows more energy efficient. Each plays a part in keeping the window structurally sound and the elements out.
What is the purpose of a window board?
The main purpose of the window board is to structurally complete the window aperture by bridging the cavity gap between the window and the front internal wall, this gives a finished look to a window area.
What do you call the board at the bottom of a window?
Commonly referred to as internal window sills, window boards are premium MDF surfaces found at the bottom of a window. Although they are typically used to cover the gap between the front wall and the window, they can also divert condensation away from the glazing.
What’s the difference between a window cill and a window board?
What is the difference between a window board and a window cill (or sill?) The big difference between window cills & window boards are one is on the outside of the building, the other is fitted on the inside of the house. They are similar but both perform very different roles and are often confused with each other.
How are window boards used at B and Q?
Window boards are used to finish off the inside of a window with a decorative touch. The window boards can be treated with either stain or varnish to show the natural timber look or completely painted to a colour of your choice. All the timber we supply at B&Q is made from responsibly sourced, forest friendly timber.