How To Measure For Exterior Storm Windows

Make sure position the window straight.

How to measure for exterior storm windows.

If you find yourself with this project here is a quick guide to help you through the measuring process. Measuring for a storm window replacement can be a frustrating task. Insert the storm windows. Measure opening width at three locations top center bottom measure opening height at three locations right center left round the narrowest width and the shortest height down to the nearest 1 16 and provide these dimensions when ordering.

You ll need to do the following. Alternatively you may measure an existing storm window and order the window tip to tip. Measuring measure opening width at three locations top center bottom measure opening height at three locations right center left round the narrowest width and the shortest height down to the nearest 1 16 and provide these dimensions when. Determine if window casing is eastern see 4a or western see 4b.

Insert your storm windows into the opening and tightly against the window sill. Leave about 1 8 inch gap at the top of the storm window to allow the window to expand with the temperature. Specify if the casing is eastern or western.