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Frequently Asked Questions …

Why Should I Believe What You Say? It’s a fair question. When SILTECH® asserts acrylic

windowsills yield a greater degree of value than those routinely used, it’s not just wishful

thinking on our part … rather, it’s based on myriad tests done by independent laboratories

and the results achieved!

Testing from the likes of Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), American Society for Testing

and Materials (ASTM), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The acrylic

materials also satisfy NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) Class 51 Food Zone and Splash

Zone requirements, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Compliance for food contact

requirements, and Greenguard Testing Facilities requirements.

Ohhh…and there’s one more test worth mentioning… it’s called “The Mountain of Satisfied

Customers” test. (Okay…that last one’s not a real test, but it’s definitely worth mentioning!)

What are SILTECH® solid surface windowsills made of? Typically, the solid surface

materials we use are composed of an acrylic resin-based material (such as polymethyl

methacrylate) with natural minerals (such as aluminium trihydrate), as well as fire retardant

fillers, proprietary coloring agents and other ingredients.

Are you the manufacturer of these solid surface materials? We are not the

“manufacturer” of the sheet goods we use. We do, however, “fabricate” windowsills (and

various other solid surface products) using 100% acrylic sheet goods manufactured by

Wilsonart International, DuPont®, LG Hausys and other solid surface manufacturers.

What are the advantages of acrylic windowsills? They are non-porous, so they are easy

to clean, they won’t rot, and they inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria. They won’t

warp, fade or yellow in sunlight. They are stain and scratch resistant. Acrylic windowsills

cut and sand like hardwood. They are renewable, so no matter the scratch, nick or stain, the

windowsill surface generally can be restored with minimal effort using our Care and Cleaning

guidelines. They are versatile, in that profiled edges and neutral colors complement a

variety of materials - inspiring you to express your personal style at home.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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Frequently Asked Questions … Why Should I Believe What You Say? It’s a fair question. When SILTECH® asserts acrylic windowsills yield a greater degree of value than those routinely used, it’s not just wishful thinking on our part … rather, it’s based on myriad tests done by independent laboratories and the results achieved! Testing from the likes of Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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How much time does it take to install an acrylic windowsill? With the right tools and a clean window ledge, it will take an average of 5 – 10 minutes to install an acrylic windowsill.
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Why would a Class A or Class I flame resistant acrylic windowsill matter to me? Because it could give you more of the precious time you may need to egress safely, if there is a fire. The 1/2” acrylic solid surface material used by SILTECH® is Class I and Class A rated based on ASTM E 84 test procedures. Class I and Class A rated materials have the LEAST POTENTIAL to spread flames, smoke and toxic fumes during a fire event.
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Are SILTECH® acrylic windowsills non-toxic? Pursuant to the Safety Data Sheets’ (SDS) toxicological information section for the various sheet goods we use, the product has no known adverse effect on human health. And the product, as such, is not hazardous. However, dust caused by sanding or cutting the material may cause irritation to the skin, eyes and respiratory system…so always use individual protection measures.
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What if my glass of grape juice or wine or my tea or coffee cup leaves a ring on my new SILTECH® windowsill? Typically, wiping the area with a wet paper towel removes the ring discoloration completely…even after several days…heck even after several weeks! However, if there is a particularly stubborn substance that still leaves a shadow of discoloration behind after wiping with a wet paper towel, you can use an abrasive cleaner such as Comet® or Ajax®.
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Do you offer other colors beyond the Antique White and Designer White seen on the HomeDepot.com website? Currently, the two colors, the two edge profiles and the various sizes you see on HomeDepot.com are our BEST DEAL AVAILABLE for these precut sized windowsills. We hope to add more colors and edge profiles to HomeDepot.com in the near future. And although additional colors, edge profiles, along with custom lengths and widths may be viewed at the SILTECH® Manufacturing, Inc.