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How to Measure Doors & Windows

These guidelines are to help you measure for a new double glazed door and/or window and make an accurate measurement.

Measure the opening outside on both the height and width. Always measure the exact brickwork opening and not the old frame or door.

Measure brick to brick in at least three different places and deduct 10mm from both the final height and width measurements to allow for 5mm fitting allowance around the new frame. This will enable you to ensure the new frame sits plumb and square once in the aperture. Spacers and filler will then be required to secure the frame into place and fill any gaps.

Please remember:

Do not measure your existing door or frame but measure the brick opening.
Measure in at least three different places and we recommend deducting 10mm from both the final height and width measurements - we do not make any fitting allowances on the sizes you provide.
Measurements will need to include the frame, cill and any frame extenders/add on’s required.
All dimensions to be supplied in Metric and all designs viewed externally.

Please note: We are unable to accept responsibility for incorrect measurements. If you are unsure we recommend that you consult a professional fitter, joiner or builder to measure up. You can always call us on 01215746651 or 07599565655 and we will gladly help and advise.

How to measure a double glazed door

Measure in at least three different places and deduct 10mm from both the final height and width measurements - we do not make any fitting allowances on the sizes you provide.
Measurements will need to include the frame, cill and any frame extenders/add on’s required.

All dimensions to be supplied in Metric and all designs viewed externally.

Width

The width should be measured brick to brick at three points - top, middle and bottom of the opening. The smallest of these measurements is taken as the width. Always deduct 10mm from the final width.

Height

How to measure a double glazed door with a side panel or top light

Side Panels

The width should be measured brick to brick at three points - top, middle and bottom of the opening. The smallest of these measurements is taken as the width. Always deduct 10mm from the final width.

The side panel width should be measured from the centre point of the frame between the door and the side panel, to the outer edge of the side panel frame.

Top Light

The height should be measured brick to brick at three points - left, middle and right of the opening. The smallest of these measurements is taken as the height. Always deduct 10mm from the final height.

The top light depth should be measured from the centre point of the frame between the door and the top light to the top of the door frame. This will give you the transom drop for the top light.

How to measure a double glazed window

Width

The width should be measured brick to brick at three points - top, middle and bottom of the opening. The smallest of these measurements is taken as the width. Always deduct 10mm from the final width.

Height

How to measure a double glazed square bay window

Square Bay windows consist of three sides and two 90 degree corner posts. The width (back span) will need to be measured internally from the existing frame edge to edge. Measure each side window internally and ensure they are the same from one edge of the frame to the other. The height will need to be measured externally brick to brick including any existing cill.

We will add 140mm to the external size for the two 90 degree corner posts which are 70mm square.

For example, if the internal width is 1800mm the external width including two 70mm corner posts will be 1940mm, see image below.

How to measure a double glazed bow window

Bow windows are slightly more complicated than bays, consisting of two or more sides and shallower angles. The width (back span) will need to be measured internally from the existing frame edge to edge. Measure each individual window facet internally from one edge of the frame to the other. The projection of the bow will need to be measured internally from the inside back span of the window to the inside point of the window frame as below. The height will need to be measured externally brick to brick including any existing cill.