How to Measure your Windows and Patio Doors
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Window and 2-Lite Sliders
Even though we will send a measure-tech out to do the final measurements before
your windows are manufactured, it is important that you have a pretty accurate
idea of the width and height of your windows or sliding glass doors. The size of
the windows you order can have an effect on the price. United inches is a
standard measure which is simply the height of your window, plus the width of
your window in inches (round up to the nearest inch). Most regular windows in
your home probably measure below the united inch threshold.
When you measure your windows, measure from the top to the bottom and the from the
left side to the right side using a tape measure. Measure only the sashes of the
windows, do not include the width and height of the frame.
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(a) Measure the width (W) of the window between the jambs from
the
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surface of the jamb, not from the trim strips or parting
strips.
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(b) Measure in three locations; across the top, middle, and
bottom of
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the window unit.
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(c) Use the SMALLEST of the three measurements.
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MEASURE THE HEIGHT
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(a) Measure the height (H) of the window between the high point
of
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the sill to the top of the window opening.
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(b) Measure in three locations; left, center, and right side of
the window opening.
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(c) Use the SMALLEST of the three measurements.
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MEASURE THE DEPTH
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(a) Measure the depth (D1) of the window between the outside
blind stop
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strip and the inside window trim.
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(b) Ignore all pulleys and parting strips when measuring as
these will be
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removed during installation.
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(c) (D1) must be at least 3-1/4” to accept the replacement
windows.
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(d) If this measurement is less than 3-1/4”, the outside blind
stop strip should
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be removed and replaced further outside the rough opening to
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compensate.
NOTE:
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WINDOW ROUGH OPENING
DEPTH DIMENSIONS NEEDED
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(Ignore all pulleys
and parting strips when measuring for depth dimension as they will be removed
for replacement window installation)
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There must be at
least 3 1/4" of opening depth between the inside (D1) Window Trim and the
outside (D2) Blind Stop Strip.
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This much area is
needed to accept the depth of the Replacement Window!
Patio Doors
Patio doors are measured in feet. They are sold by the width of the door frame.
Most patio doors are either five feet or six feet wide. If you need a larger
door, please contact us.