Edge Profiles

Window Sill Edge Profiles Explained

The edge profile is the shape machined into the front of the sill — it sets whether the piece reads modern or traditional. Here are the six profiles we offer and where each one fits.

Shaping & Edge Options

Profiles, Corners and Build-Up Edges

Six machined edge profiles, applied to the top arris, bottom arris or both. Outside corners can be clipped or rounded; inside corners on return sills can be routed to a 3/4-inch radius — each corner independently.

Eased Edge

Softened square arris — clean and contemporary

Bevel

45° chamfered face for a crisp shadow line

Radius

Rounded edge — the classic sill profile

Cove

Concave scoop for a soft, recessed shadow line

Ogee

S-curve detail for traditional millwork

Roman Ogee

Reverse S — a cove flowing into a round

Top & Bottom Arris

Profile one face or both

3/4" Inside Radius

Routed ear corners, per side

Square Inside Corner

Sharp intersection where allowed

Laminated Build-Up

Visual fronts to 4" from 3/4" stock

The six edge profiles

  • Eased — a lightly softened square arris. Clean and contemporary; the most understated option.
  • Bevel — a 45° chamfered face that throws a crisp shadow line. Modern and architectural.
  • Bullnose (Radius) — a fully rounded edge. The classic, timeless sill profile and the easiest to keep clean.
  • Cove — a concave scoop for a soft, recessed shadow line. A subtle traditional detail.
  • Ogee — an S-curve for classic millwork. Reads formal and traditional.
  • Roman Ogee — a reverse S, a cove flowing into a round. The most decorative, period-style profile.

Top, bottom, or both

Any profile can be applied to the top arris, the bottom arris, or both edges of the front face. Profiling just the top keeps a flat underside; doing both gives a fully sculpted front. On thicker sills a laminated build-up lets the visible front read as 2", 3" or up to 4" deep while starting from 3/4" stock.

Corners & inside radius

Outside corners can be left square, clipped or rounded. On return (horned) sills, the inside corners where each ear meets the body can be routed to a 3/4" radius to wrap a bullnose drywall corner — set independently per side — or left square for a crisp intersection. See the measuring guide for how returns are measured.

Which profile should you choose?

  • Modern / minimal: eased or bevel.
  • Timeless / all-purpose: bullnose — the classic sill edge.
  • Traditional / period: cove, ogee or Roman ogee.

You can preview every profile live on your own sill — open the configurator, and the drawing updates as you change the edge.

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