ledge vs sill

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Is there any difference between window sill and window ledge?Thanks

Optilang · Accepted Answer

For me:

a window sill is on the inside and a window ledge is on the outside.

New2grammar · Answer

Crystal clear. Thanks, Optilang.

Avangi · Answer

In a residence or single family dwelling there's usually no difference. In old construction there's a very substantial board at the bottom, tilted outward to allow rainwater to drain. The window sash closes down against this, and it projects outward for a couple of inches beyond the outer wall of the house. Some people would call this the sill, and others would consider the inside trim piece to be the sill, which is a horizontal, level, flat board, just inside of the bottom of the closed window.

In newer construction, the windows are much more compact - manufactured units - metal/aluminum/vinyl. You'd have to look for the sill.

In my experience, an outside ledge would be found in large apartment buildings and city skyscrapers. It might be made of concrete, and large enough for a man to stand on - the stuff movies are made of.

Best wishes, - A.

New2grammar · Answer

Thanks, Avangi for the detailed explanation.

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