The Method and Construction Strategy of Minimalist Window Platform Stone
1. The windowsill stone is flush with the wall surface
Advantages: The window sill stone is seamlessly integrated with the wall, seamlessly spliced, and has a high aesthetic value! Disadvantages: Firstly, the interface between the window sill stone and the wall will crack in the later stage. Secondly, there is a risk of water seepage on the wall. When the window is forgotten to close on a rainy day, rainwater will flow along the window sill stone onto the wall.
2. Misalignment process
Visually, the windowsill stone is flush with the wall, but in reality, a staggered layer is made below the windowsill stone, with an inward contraction of 0.5-1 centimeters. The advantage of doing this is to prevent cracking caused by direct contact between the window sill stone and the wall surface. The disadvantage is that a gap can be seen, and there may be some dust accumulation in the gap. In addition, due to the fact that the outer edge of the window sill is flat with the wall, there is also a risk of water leakage during rain.
3. Window sill stone protrudes 0.5-1 cm from the wall surface
The advantage is that the interface between the wall and the windowsill stone is not easily cracked. Even if it cracks, it is covered by the protruding windowsill stone above and cannot be seen; The most important thing is that when it rains and you forget to close the window, the rainwater will not wet the wall. The disadvantage is that from the side, a protruding 0.5-1cm window sill stone can be seen, which is not minimalist enough, but almost no protrusion can be seen from the front.
Construction process:
1. Install corner bars to reinforce the external corners of windows
2. Use putty to repair, ensuring that the corners and edges are vertical and square
3. Be sure to wait until the putty is approved before measuring the size of the stone to avoid installation problems caused by unevenness in the later stage.
4. Choose the appropriate adhesive according to the stone
5. Level the stone with a level ruler
6. Repair the sides and corners, and seal them with silicone
