Products made from natural wood have long been very popular. This environmentally friendly material has a beautiful texture. Therefore, today an increasing number of people are installing wooden windows and window sills in their homes. After reading this article, you will learn about the main features of such products.
Advantages of wooden window sills
The popularity of such products is explained by the fact that they are made of environmentally friendly material. It is the concern for the he alth of their family that makes people install wooden window sills in their own apartments. In addition, they are stronger and more reliable than their plastic counterparts.
One should not discount the fact that natural wood has good thermal insulation properties. In addition, it can be considered an excellent regulator of humidity levels. A window sill made from it retains heat even in the cold season, and heated wood does not emit toxic substances.
Existing product varieties
Depending on the chosen installation method, wooden window sills can be divided into:
- Wide. They allow you to significantly increase the usable space. Often they equip the workplace. Products with a width of up to 50 cm are used in rooms with wide load-bearing walls.
- Narrow wooden window sills, the width of which is no more than 10 cm. Such products are usually installed in buildings with skylights.
- Formal window sills that are so small they serve solely as protection from the cold.
- With an allowance for the walls. This is one of the most popular types of window sills. Such products go on the wall up to 10-20 cm. Depending on the specific situation, the launch size may increase or decrease.
How to make a window sill with your own hands?
It should be understood that the independent production of a wooden window sill requires special attention to the quality of the materials used. For these purposes, it is desirable to purchase carefully dried boards, without visible knots and other flaws. First you need to properly cut, sand and polish the board from which you plan to make a window sill. It is recommended to treat the lower part of the workpiece with an antiseptic that prevents the formation of mold and fungus. After that, it is necessary to give the product the intended shape, as well as make mugs and teardrops. Thenthe board can be cut to the required dimensions and give the workpiece its final shape.
In the manufacture of so-called composite window sills, individual parts of the product are connected by dowels, dowels or glue. The length of a standard window sill should be 10-15 centimeters longer than the width of the window opening. The size of the part of the product protruding into the room should be at least 6-7 cm. To seal and insulate the structure, the lower part of the window sill can be covered with felt.
Installing a wooden window sill
Before starting work, it is necessary to prepare the surface on which the installation will be carried out. The brick surface is pre-treated with a lime-gypsum mortar, the wooden surface is impregnated with an antiseptic. It is important that it be perfectly even, without visible differences.
A pre-made wooden window sill, the price of which varies between 1,500-5,000 rubles per square meter, is laid on a prepared base and fixed with nails without caps. The voids formed under the window sill are filled with mounting foam. After that, it remains to plaster the slopes. After that, you need to install steel ebbs from the outside of the room. To do this, the upper edge of the ebb is inserted into the slot located at the bottom of the window frame. At the final stage, all this is sealed with a special putty.
How to care for a wooden window sill?
It is important to remember that natural wood does not like heavy washing. Easy enough for daily carewipe the surface from dust with a damp cloth. In order for your window sill to last as long as possible, you need to follow a few simple rules. When watering plants installed on it, puddles should be avoided. If you do spill water, wipe it up immediately with a soft cloth.
It is strictly forbidden to treat wooden window sills with household chemicals. They must not be cleaned with abrasive sponges or detergents. Once every few years, it is desirable to cover the surface of the window sill with protective wax or an additional layer of varnish. When installing the product, it is important to ensure proper thermal insulation. Otherwise, the window sill will freeze, as a result of which the wood structure will begin to collapse.
