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How to Measure

Surveying and Measuring Guide

Information provided should be used as a guide only. Talk to one of our Technical team to assist you.

Flat Windows
  1. Width & Height

    The width and height of the aperture should be measured at three points: top, middle & bottom.

    The smallest dimension should be used to determine the measurement.

    See illustration

  2. Diagonal measurement

    If the diagonals are more than 10mm different, please let us know.

  3. Cill Extensions

    The distance from the face of the building to the front face of the cill extension should be no less than 25mm.

    See illustration

Bay Windows
  1. Casement

    Learn about measurements required for a range of bay windows. Note: All measurements we need are related to the inside face of the window frame.

    See illustration

  2. Typical Edge Connections

    See illustration for examples of typical edge conditions.