While our experts at Casa Bella Windows & Doors can help you with almost every aspect of window or door replacement that you could ever desire, it helps speed the process along when you prepare certain kinds of information in advance.

Along with your budget and a sense of the style and quality window you’re looking for, a precise measurement is one of the most valuable bits of information you can know anytime you require replacement windows and doors for your home. With this in mind, here is a helpful guide to take you through the steps of finding out your window measurements on your own.

When It’s Time for a Change

Even if you’re not a home improvement expert like Bob Vila or Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, there are many signs that are easy to spot to determine whether or not your windows require replacement. Some of these include:

  • Feeling Drafty Air
  • Excessive Coldness Near Your Windows
  • Visible openings In or Around Your Windows
  • Constant Buildup of Condensation

When you find any of these problems, it is time to contact your favourite Toronto window replacement specialist to get started on replacing your current installation with a brand-new option. The first step to take is to find out the measurements of your windows.

Upgrading to a Better Option

Once you’ve figured out the size of window you need, you’ll want to start considering the options available to you. For example, with winter on the way, you might want to consider choosing an energy efficient window replacement to help lower the cost of your energy bill by allowing less heat to escape through your windows. This option will also help to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

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Are the Other Factors I’m Ignoring?

In the case of vinyl window replacement or any other type of window, there is little difference regarding measurement, so you shouldn’t have to worry about the type of windows you own. Try not to overthink it and instead go ahead and measure your windows according to the following advice:

Made to Measure

Before getting in contact with your window manufacturers in Toronto, there are three dimensions that you’ll need to find out:

  • Width
  • Height
  • Depth

While this might seem straightforward, it is vital that you pay attention to the details rather than approximate a guess. When it comes to making changes in your home, close enough is never good enough.

Width

When you measure for width, you’ll need to take a reading at three different points: bottom, middle and top. Be sure to measure between the jambs, so you do not include the trim strips or parting beads as part of your measurement.

The smallest measurement you get in comparison to the others is what you’ll want to use to order your new windows. This will ensure that you don’t order a window that won’t fit as a replacement.

Height

For height, you’ll want to find the highest point of your sill at the bottom and run your tape measurer straight up to the top. As in the case of measuring for width, you’ll want to take three measurements: right side, middle, left side. Again, use the smallest of the measurements you get when ordering your new windows.

Depth

When looking for depth, first open your window and then measure from the space from the front trim to the back trim while ignoring any parting strips or pulleys on your existing window. The essential thing to remember when you measure for depth is that you need to get a measurement of at least 1 ¼ inches or about 8 ¼ centimetres to allow enough room to fit your replacement window.

Like any DIY home improvement job, after you’ve had a bit of practice measuring windows for replacement and have gone through the entire process of ordering new windows to be installed, the entire process will seem much easier than it did in the beginning. If you have any questions, you can always feel free to contact us at Casa Bella Windows & Doors for help.