How to Measure Vinyl Windows
Many homeowners prefer vinyl windows to wood or metal because vinyl never needs painting, is easy to clean and is usually more cost effective than other window materials. Measuring vinyl windows is basically the same as measuring for window blinds. Take the measurements from inside the home. Measurements outside do not be accurate, as the windows may have slightly warped due to varying temperatures. If you are ordering two replacement windows you believe to be the same size, there may be a difference of a half-inch width or height; each window should be measured separately. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measuring Windows Accurately
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Sketch a basic window on paper with a pencil. You will be writing your measurements next to the sketched window.
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Raise the lower sash of the window.
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Measure the jamb-to-jamb width with a tape measure at the top of the window, at the middle and at the bottom.
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Draw three horizontal lines through the sketched window. Write the top, middle and bottom measurements onto your sketch. The smallest measurement is the one you will use for the window's width.
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Measure the height from the head jamb to where the sill and window meet. Take measurements from the window's left, middle and right.
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Draw three vertical lines through the sketched window. Write the left, middle and right measurements onto your sketch. The smallest measurement is the one you will use for the window's height.
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References
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