We offer a variety of windows and doors to meet your high-performance standards. Follow these easy steps to measure for your tailor-made windows and patio doors. When it comes to measuring your windows or doors for replacement, the three most important things to remember are to measure the width of the product, the product height and then to write both of those measurements down. Record your measurements on our free, handy measurement guide, which you can download here.
Of course, certain products need to be measured differently, so product-specific measuring instructions are below. Follow these instructions to get the most accurate dimensions. Let's start with casement windows.
Measure the width of the window at the base. Extend your tape measure horizontally, from jamb to jamb or trim to trim. To measure the height of a casement window extend your tape measure vertically, from header to cell or drywall the sill. Be sure to capture both width and height measurements.
Now, let's look at how to measure a double- or single-hung window Measure the width of the window at the center where the two sashes meet. To measure the height of a double- or single-hung window, extend your tape measure vertically from header to sill or drywall to sill. To measure a sliding patio door, you'll want to step outside so you're looking at the exterior of the door.
Measure the width of the door at the center. Depending on your style of home, extend your tape measure horizontally from brick to brick, siding to siding, or one edge of stucco to the other edge of stucco.
To measure the height of a sliding patio door extend your tape measure vertically. Again, depending on the style of your home, measure from the header to the bottom of the door sill, siding to the bottom of the door sill, or edge of the stucco to the bottom of the door sill. Now, let's look at how to measure a hinged door. These instructions will apply to front entry hinged doors and hinged French patio doors.
Measure the width of the door at the center, horizontally from one end of the door panel to the other. To measure the height of the door, extend your tape measure vertically from one end of the door panel to the other. Getting the measurements of your windows or doors is a good first step in the replacement process. Having this information will provide a foundation as you start to look at the cost of various types of products and set your project budget.
But don't worry, a certified Pella professional will confirm measurements and conduct an installation inspection of your home before Pella starts to build your products.
Pella products are backed by some of the strongest warranties in the business. Subscribe for updates on Pella innovations, products and offers. Skip to Content. Windows by Type Casement Buy Learn. Awning Buy Learn. Double-Hung Buy Learn. Single-Hung Buy Learn. Sliding Window Buy Learn. This diagonal should extend from where the trim meets in both places.
Write this measurement down. Next, measure from the upper left corner of your window frame to the bottom right corner, where the vertical and horizontal window trim meet. If this is the case, your window frame is square, and the replacement window should fit within the existing frame securely.
If your window frame is not in square alignment, you may have to replace the frame before purchasing new windows or purchase new-construction windows to resolve the issue. Raise the window sash to expose the jamb. Measure the top of the window inside the jamb from left to right. Measure the bottom of the window inside the jamb from left to right. Close the window and measure the middle of the window inside the jamb from left to right.
Select the shortest measurement from the three you collected and record it as your window opening width. Step 3: Measure Your Current Window Height Young professional worker in uniform using tape measure, measuring window for installing blinds, while his aged colleague making notes. Construction and maintenance concept.
Horizontal shot The process for measuring the height of your current window is almost identical to measuring for width. Open the window to access the windowsill.
Measure from the windowsill to the top of the window opening on the far-left side. Take the same measurement on the far-right side of the window and write it down. Take the same measurement again in the middle of the window and write it down. Select the shortest measurement from the three you collected and record it as your window opening height. Step 4: Measure Your Current Window Depth In most cases, you will not have to provide the window depth when ordering custom replacement windows.
Open your window. Measure from the front of the trim to the back of the trim across the sill space. This measurement is your window depth. Step 5: Round Your Measurements Down While precision is key when measuring for replacement windows, you should still round your measurements down.
Do not round down if your measurement is already in an eighth-inch increment. Record these numbers as your final window measurements. Step 6: Order Your Custom Replacement Windows Once you are confident with your window measurements, it is time to order your replacement windows. Window width must be at least 10 inches and no more than 72 inches. Window height must be at least 10 inches and no more than 72 inches. You do not need to provide window depth.
Tips for Measuring Replacement Windows The six steps listed above will help you properly determine your replacement window measurement. Read through every step before getting started. Measure each window separately.
Measure your windows multiple times. Write down all of your measurements. When in doubt, ask for help. Important Terms to Know When Measuring for Windows You will come across some very specific terminology when learning how to measure windows and ordering your custom replacement windows.
Pocket Replacement This term refers to switching out your current window for a new window of the same size. Frame The framework that surrounds your window is called the frame. Head The horizontal part that makes up the top of the window frame is known as the head. Jamb Window jambs are the vertical parts that make up with sides of the window frame. Rough Opening A rough opening and a window frame are two different terms. Sash The window sash holds the panes of glass together and moves up and down or left to right.
Shim Wooden shims can help your replacement window fit within the rough opening. Because Oakville windows and doors come in different styles and designs, use the following guidelines for accuracy:. Once you are done measuring your units, it is time to go shopping.
With the right dimensions and a manufacturing style in mind, you can approach several reputable suppliers for the purchase and installation. Log in to leave a comment. Sign in Join. Sign in. Log into your account. Forgot your password? Create an account. Sign up. Password recovery.
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