Window sill boards - A or B?

Discussion in 'Carpenters' Talk' started by FatHands, Jul 30, 2015.

  1. FatHands

    FatHands Well-Known Member

    Do you think a piece that fits snuggly inside the sill area looks better than a piece 50mm wider (at the end obviously!)

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  2. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Nothing to debate here as the answer is B
     
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  3. FatHands

    FatHands Well-Known Member

    thanks astra, i thought so too although have seen some pine boards recently where they have been cut like image A so wondered if there was a right and wrong way :confused:
     
  4. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Think this....If it looks right it is right!
     
  5. nigel willson

    nigel willson Screwfix Select

    What if I said the answers C!
     
  6. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    B for me :) I always look around to see how others have been done in a property, sometimes horns are very rounded, sometimes a bit squarer
     
  7. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Have always done B, looks so much neater.
     
  8. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    2B or not 2 B, it's B.
     
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  9. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    It has to B, perfect.
     
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  10. FatHands

    FatHands Well-Known Member

    Thanks for posting gents. 2 b or not 2b - i like it Chippie! ;) So, square edges and 50mm sounds about right?
     
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  11. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    Block plane and a bit of 80 grit ;)
     
  12. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    Rounded edges on the horns same as front edge (bullnose).
     
  13. FatHands

    FatHands Well-Known Member

    thanks both, appreciated. What do you reckon, put on a bed of grab adhesive to ensure its nice and level and leave a 2mm gap all the way around and fill with caulk?
     
  14. Astramax

    Astramax Super Member

    I always let the timber into the wall by about 3 to 5 mm, not a huge gap, just so it slides in fairly tight then fill to make good.
     
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  15. CGN

    CGN Screwfix Select

    If its a bathroom and I'm tiling, then Iike to tile first, then fit WB and I'll cut it as tight as poss. If not, then I'll fit it prior to plastering if poss. Yes, grip fill it on, packers if necessary :)
     
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  16. FatHands

    FatHands Well-Known Member

    excellent thanks chaps !
     
  17. Jitender

    Jitender Screwfix Select

    Just fitted some windows and doors - my first window install about 2 day left.

    The windows were rebated around the edges, this allowed for the window board to be fitted inside. this helps conceal any gap forming if there is any shrinkage ion the board. The board also had a slight fall.

    The overhang you refer to is known as a return nosing, and is shaped accordingly to the profile of the front edge of the board, i.e. bullnose.

    The overhang on the ones I have fitted were about 100mm
     
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  18. FatHands

    FatHands Well-Known Member

    Thanks for that Jit. 100mm eh? thats a fair old width. got any photos mate?
     
  19. Mr. Handyandy

    Mr. Handyandy Screwfix Select


    Probably a large overhang at front AND the return 'nosing'.

    Mr. HandyAndy - Really
     
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  20. FatHands

    FatHands Well-Known Member

    would you say 50mm would look more appropriate for smallish rooms then? no more than 16sqm
     

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