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Default How to fill gap under window-sill?


A builder put in a new window-sill in our kitchen
a year or so ago, and I just noticed that
there is a large gap - up to 1 inch at one end -
underneath the sill, and there is a strong draught
through this space on windy days.

I'm wondering what is the best way to fill this gap?

I should say in explanation that the sill was put in
when our sash-windows were restored.
We didn't actually ask for the sill to be put in;
I presume the builder did it because he thought
the existing setup did not do justice to his window.

Also the space is probably there to level the sill.

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Timothy Murphy wrote:

A builder put in a new window-sill in our kitchen
a year or so ago, and I just noticed that
there is a large gap - up to 1 inch at one end -
underneath the sill, and there is a strong draught
through this space on windy days.

I'm wondering what is the best way to fill this gap?


A mortar mix would be best. £5 or so for the materials. You'll need only
a couple of kilos or so of cement, but will have to buy a 25kg bag, so
maybe go to one of the DIY stores to get a small bag if you are unlikely
to use the rest.
Another way would be expanding foam, with a finish of silicone sealant
on the outside.Again, £6 - 8 in materials.Can be a bit messy.

Alan.
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Timothy Murphy wrote:

A builder put in a new window-sill in our kitchen
a year or so ago, and I just noticed that
there is a large gap - up to 1 inch at one end -
underneath the sill, and there is a strong draught
through this space on windy days.

I'm wondering what is the best way to fill this gap?

I should say in explanation that the sill was put in
when our sash-windows were restored.
We didn't actually ask for the sill to be put in;
I presume the builder did it because he thought
the existing setup did not do justice to his window.

Also the space is probably there to level the sill.


1:6 mortar would be good. If you dont have any use for 25kg you
can get dinky little bags of premix which would be fine for this job.


NT

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