Window cills are an integral part of a home that are often overlooked, and yet they play an important role in ensuring the structural integrity and visual appeal of your property. Stone cills, in particular, are an ideal material choice for your home.
Read on as we discuss the numerous benefits they possess.
1 | Durable Nature
As a material, stone is renowned for its strength and durability. Their overall lifespan is much longer than other construction materials, meaning it will last you a long time without losing much of its initial quality.
It’s highly resistant to physical and superficial damage, such such as scratches, chips and stains, as well as biological damage - which leads us on to our next point.
2 | Weather Resistant
Stone, including cast stone, is highly resistant to the weather and biological damage. Compared to other materials, such as wood, they naturally have low water absorbency properties, meaning they won’t face issues such as mould, rotting, shrinking or warping over time.
Subsequently, this makes them incredibly low maintenance, as they require no treatment to protect them from harsh outdoor elements (unlike timber) and less frequent cleaning (unlike uPVC).
3 | Protect Against Moisture Intrusion
Because of their low water absorbency, stone window cills are renowned for protecting your home against moisture intrusion. The base of your windows is where water most frequently enters the home, furthermore because of the various material separations that make up the outer border of a window frame, there are even more chances for moisture to enter.
Moisture entering your home can then cause issues with your walls, such as damp and mould, and if left untreated could eventually lead to structural damage. A stone window cill, then, is apt at protecting your windows from moisture intrusion, as any water will simply run off its surface rather than be absorbed - preventing the passage of moisture.
4 | Timeless Aesthetic
Like many homeowners, you may view your home as being your pride and joy. If this is the case, then you naturally want to maintain its appearance - both inside and outside.
Cast stone window cills can offer a beautiful, timeless aesthetic to your home’s exterior. Associated with the grandeur of classical architecture, they are incredibly elegant and can really elevate your home’s appearance to that next level.
Get in Touch
If you think a stone window cill would be the perfect addition to your home, then reach out to us here at Shropshire Brick & Stone (UK) Ltd.
As experts in cast stone, we can create bespoke cast stone window cills perfect for your property. To discuss your requirements, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team today.
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