House in Ireland

Discussion in 'Builders' Talk' started by Martin Smith, May 17, 2016.

  1. Martin Smith

    Martin Smith New Member

    Hi

    I have a house in Ireland, close to completion

    The builders asked regarding window sills

    I have triple glaze windows and the question they ask is

    Do I want .............

    PVC Window sills or wooden (e.g red deal and paint whatever color I want..)

    Any ides anyone what is better

    Sills in Kitchen and Bathroom tiles (so no issue there)

    Many THANKS for any info
     
  2. KBJ

    KBJ Active Member

    Personally, I like wood. But PVC is easier to maintain as it doesn't require painting. Depends on what your priority is really.
     
  3. Nicer appearance with regular maintenance vs a small cosmetic compromise and lazy afternoons.

    On the plus side, it doesn't rain much over your way... :rolleyes:

    Since your actual windows are PVC (I presume they are?), then I know I'd personally stick with that all round.
     
  4. Martin Smith

    Martin Smith New Member


    Thanks but windows in !!! I am talking WINDOW SILLS !!!!!!!
     
  5. BMC2000

    BMC2000 Screwfix Select

    Cill boards you mean. Painted MDF would be nicer than PVC. you'll be painting the walls and skirtings the etc anyway
     
  6. Martin, do you mean the INSIDE cills?!

    If so, timber - even MDF - every time. PVC looks hellish in that location.
     
  7. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    Window boards not cills.:)
     
  8. Martin Smith

    Martin Smith New Member

    Thanks everyone, I guess timber seems better option !! THANKS !!!
     
  9. Yup. PVC window boards look really 'cheap' and tacky imo. Also the edges and corners and any joins look hellish.

    If you are going to have it painted, I'd go for MDF rather than timber. More stable, and smoother finish etc. And looks like wood once painted :)
     
  10. Jitender

    Jitender Screwfix Select

    Not sure about using MDF in the bathroom.
     
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  11. chippie244

    chippie244 Super Member

    He used tiles :p:p
     
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  12. What a coincidence! You have the same name as is on that websi...

    Oh, I see...
     

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