How to install plastic windowsill

Plastic window sill is not only a decor element, it also performs several practical functions. It can serve as a shelf for flowers or other things, and even the condensate and moisture is accumulated on it, and does not flow down the wall, on the wallpaper. Properly installed windowsill will prolong the service life of the window.

We make measurements of the desired window sill, go to the store, buy a ready-made window sill with a margin, 1-2 cm more than we measured. I do stop at home and cut out the windowsill on them the form we need. Note that in the width, the windowsill should perform above the edge of the wall, and in length - also to enter the edge, the allowances of approximately 5-8 cm, in addition, 1-2 cm comes under the edge of the window. It is possible to cut with a hacksaw with small teeth, and better - an electrolovka. Before installing the windowsill at the bottom of the side slopes, grooves are made (cut down to the wall). Cleans from dirt and dust.

Now we insert the window sill itself in the grooves of slopes and turn under the window frame. Next, it is necessary to put wooden lumps - struts for the windowsill so that it tightly supported the window. I exhibit our windowsill in a strictly horizontal position with the help of a construction level, put under its free edge of the string bar (it can also be pieces of bricks, laminate or other) so as to fix it in the required position. They are put so that they are not sticking out and have not been visible.

Now you can poison the foam emptiness under the windowsill. Usually, professional construction foam under the gun does not expand, but to avoid the deformation of the window sill, it is enough to put the cargo weighing 10-20 kg (the cargo is desirable to lay on the board of approximately the same size as the windowsill). If you are not sure as a foam, then it is necessary before you bleed foam, set evenly from the surface of the windowsill in the upper slope of the spacer from wooden bars.

After 24 hours, our windowsill is ready. Check it once again. If the foam still twisted or deformed the windowsill, or the gap between it and the window frame was formed - they will have to dismantle the windowsill and conduct the installation process again. If everything went well, just cut the protruding pieces of foam and bring cleanliness.

The installation process of the window sill is not difficult, but still observe all the nuances needed. If you do everything right, then the result will please you with the beauty and long service of the entire window.