| Sr.No. | Plinth Level | Sill Level | Lintel Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The plinth is the part of the superstructure between the top of the tie beam at the finished ground level | Sill level is the part of window . Window sill are provided between the bottom of window frame and wall below | Lintel beam the actual frame of door or window is not strong enough to support the weight of the wall above the opening and separate structural element has, therefore to be introduced. this known as lintel and similar to a beam |
| 2 | This level of below the floor finishing . This level constructed beam that beam called Tie beam. | This level between the base portion of the window and portion of the floor above ground level (upwards) is called the Sill level. A mortar bed or concrete bed is laid at the base of the window. | The level between the top portion of the window and the top slab is called the Lintel level. |
| 3 | The plinth is generally made up of Reinforced concrete or cement mortar. | The sill is generally made up of Reinforced concrete or cement mortar. | The lintel is generally made up of Reinforced concrete or cement mortar. |
| 4 | The plinth is provided to act as a barrier against rainwater and stormwater to support a dead load of masonry above it. | Sill is provided to base for the window. | A lintel is provided to carry the load of masonry above the opening. |
| 5 | Plinth height between 300 to 450 mm above the ground level is taken. | Sill beam level from floor finishing level for 1100 mm and 600-650 mm for the drawing-room is adopted. | While the height for sill 2130 mm (7′) in residential and 2316 mm (7’6″) in commercial in most of the cases. |
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