ᐅ Exterior window sills – aluminum or made from a facing brick layer

Created on: 4 Jul 2017 12:14
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Malz1902
Hello everyone,

we were just asked what type of window sills we want.
Options: white aluminum or with a facing layer made of brick slips

About the house: 14 windows, white uPVC windows

What would you suggest? Pros and cons?
11ant4 Jul 2017 14:40
Malz1902 schrieb:
I'm currently at work and don't have any pictures of the elevations here.

Yes, then please upload them later. A stylistic impression of the whole can definitely influence opinions. Should the coloring also be as irregular / lively as in the example image?
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Malz1902
4 Jul 2017 14:57
11ant schrieb:
Should the coloring also be as irregular / vivid as in the example picture?

Yes, it should be like that as well
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Alex85
4 Jul 2017 15:02
I have the prejudice that aluminum is noisy when it rains. Therefore, I prefer brick.
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Evolith
4 Jul 2017 15:05
That’s not true. Aluminum only becomes noisy if it is not properly supported on the window reveal. If there is any small gap, it will create noise.

We have aluminum window sills, and even when I stand next to them in the rain, apart from a soft dull pattering, I don’t hear anything else.
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Knallkörper
4 Jul 2017 15:54
I would also lean towards a rolled roofing membrane. It looks more harmonious, and I have had bad experiences with aluminum regarding rain noise. However, my absolute favorite is granite.
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Barossi
4 Jul 2017 20:11
Alex85 schrieb:
I have the prejudice that aluminum is noisy in the rain. Therefore, I prefer brick.

So? Do you keep the window open when it rains? With triple glazing, you don’t hear anything inside. IMHO