Measuring For Pocket Replacement Windows

Use the smallest of these three height measurements to order the window.

Measuring for pocket replacement windows.

Record the shortest measurement this ensures that the new window will fit. This is the pocket the sill will fit into. Pocket that exists between the outside and inside stops after the parting bead is removed. New pocket replacement window should be about 3 16 to inch shorter than smallest measurement in opening.

If the pocket is outside of this range modification to the pocket may be needed and you should call an expert. Tips for measuring windows. Replacement windows are sold in a standard thickness to fit inside the 3 1 4 in. One at the left side one at the center and one at the right side of the window.

Measure the window s width in three places top middle and bottom of the window. Again you ll need to take three measurements each extending from the top horizontal board. Measuring to determine the correct height for the replacement window is similar to measuring the width. Measure the windows jamb depth.

Down the left side right side and the middle. Measure the height from the head of the window top fixed frame piece to the windowsill bottom fixed frame piece as with the width take three measurements. Follow the manufacturer size recommendations 2. Use the smallest of the measurements to determine the width that surrounds the window.

Standard window sizes vary but you can be sure that replacements you order will have 90 degree corners. Measure from the high point of the sill of your window the surface closest to the inside of the window to the top of the window opening. With helper set window into opening to check fit then remove it. Measuring for replacement windows begins with determining that the corners of the existing window frame are square.