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How To Measure For UPVC Windows

Learn how to measure to properly order upvc replacement windows.

Let’s say you’re tired of those old wood windows, and you decide it’s time to upgrade to upvc replacement windows. You get 2 or 3 contractors to come out and give you an estimate. After they leave, you can’t believe windows can cost so much. I mean, having to get financing to replace your windows just doesn’t seem right.

Let me explain to you why the windows are so expensive. You have to pay the salary of the salesman who comes over to give you your "free" estimate. Then, you have to pay the salary of the installers. Finally, you have to pay the owner of the company. In some cases there is a broker who acts as a middleman, and he or she gets a cut too. No wonder you need financing!

Now, imagine if you already knew how to shop for windows, how to measure for new windows, how to remove the old windows, and how to install the new windows. You just eliminated everybody except the owner. All of a sudden you can afford to replace your windows without taking out a loan! 

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It’s important to properly measure for your windows. If you order them too small, you’re going to end up having to improvise in order to get them to work. Even if you do get them to work, you’re probably going to have problems. And if you order them too big, you’re really in trouble. Chances are you will be ordering more windows. So, measuring is very important. Fortunately, it’s also very simple.

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In the case of existing  wood windows, you want to measure the width first, and height second. When you go shopping for windows, always give the dimensions as WIDTH X HEIGHT. To measure your width, you want to pull a tape measure from the top right corner to the top left corner. Measure brick to brick then deduct 10mm or 1cm. Do the same thing at about the midway point,right above where the window locks. Then, take a measurement at the bottom.Where ever the tightest point is that size less 10mm is the one to use
  The height is a bit tricky. If your window has a outside cill measure to the bottom of the cill be sure to order your window height includes cill,the manufacturer will then deduct the cill from the overall height . If your window does not have a cill but sits on a concrete cill your new window can either be face drained without a cill, or made with a "stub cill"which is basic’ly a smaller depth cill made for concrete cills. Once again, take the smallest measurement, but this time deduct 5mm if their is a mortar bed under the window, if not 10mm. This is your height. If you order your windows using these dimensions,they will fit right in, and leave just enough room to adjust if needed. 
So, now you have the measurements  it’s time to go shopping

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Once you make the decision and purchase your windows, it’s time to get them home and take out your old windows.

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By Kevin Fox with over 28 years experience in the window business

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