By making repairs in the apartment, quite often the question arises about replacing windows. But little is said about such an important nuance that will be the windowsill.
You can make a windowsill of different materials – wood, plastic, from artificial stone.
The most common material is still a tree. Wooden window sills are available in most modern apartments. In order to extend his service life, it is necessary to care for him correctly. It requires coloring, it will protect it from moisture exposure.
Better and simple in use of window sills made of artificial stone. Remember that the window sill should be installed with a bias in a dwelling. Since in this case the moisture will drain, and will not destroy the connection of the window box with the walls. Another mandatory moment of installation is that the window sill should be installed with the mandatory entry into the pieces of the pie to a distance of at least five centimeters.
Before installing the windowsill itself, it is necessary to prepare the base. The bricks are wetted with water, then a cement mortar is applied, the base is equal with a trowel, and only then a windowsill is placed on this base.