HOW TO Measure a Replacement Window like the PROS 

I'm on my first flip and have single pane wood windows. My budget is tight so I'm looking at doing it myself

@@RigginTheRod010 Make sure you watch my other Installation videos. Hopefully they will help you.

The simplicity of the window replacement can't be explained any simpler. Thanks Dennis.

Thanks. I guess I need to be thorough for myself because I just don’t want to make a mistake. When we installed that window it fit perfectly

@@homerehabpros9617 one thing, you didn't get to wall thickness measurement for 2x4 and/or 2x6 walls. this can be tricky with different materials used on outside and inside of house depending on age of house. Any pointers on getting an accurate determination would be greatly appreaciated.

You are exactly right , precise explanations.

Thanks so much for watching, and for your kind comment.

You are so welcome!

Thanks for watching

Thanks for your kind words and for watching. I appreciate it VERY MUCH

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Thank you so much…I appreciate it

Thanks so much. I appreciate it.

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad that it was helpful

The store employee may be asking about the grid that can be installed in the panes. He may be asking about connecting the two, but I don’t think so. I would keep the column in the middle and just install two double hung windows.

Thank you so much. It means a lot.

Most double hung windows are the same size of thickness. 3” is usually standard size of those windows. And the standard size of the replacement windows If it’s an aluminum window or something else you just need to find the width or thickness of the wall which is usually at least 6” and more than able to fit the thickness of the replacement window

I always install from the inside. The window you order can make a difference though. A true replacement window is installed from the inside, a new construction window with fins must be installed from the outside.

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@@homerehabpros9617 No thank you for the response an informative video. Not as nervous now attempting to replace this window on my own..

@@philb707 depends if you are doing insert style replacements. If so, you lose glass space compared to existing since they fit inside the current jamb. The alternative is more destructive (you have to take all the interior trim off and remove the entire existing window frame/jamb, but you order a new window to the size of the rough framed opening in the wall which will be larger than these measurements, and you don't lose glass space.

Usually the sill is 1”. This is pretty standard, but to check you can actually just simply measure it as you see it.

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Some communities require that exact thing. There are options. You can order windows custom made to look like the existing. I do have to say though that it can be very expensive.

You can do that. Of course you want to coil or trim the outside with caulk to maintain the water tight. Inside will also require trim to finish off. Just a lot more work in my opinion.

@@homerehabpros9617 okay thanks.

When installing a replacement window are the inner facing stops caulked as well as the outside stop/window junction or just the outside facing? Thanks again for your input.

Thanks Rick. Every other window in this house had already been changed to vinyl. (Not by Us) Not sure why this one wasn’t done with the rest. We came in after the fact to finish. It was a nice window and with a little work it could have been really nice.

@@homerehabpros9617 Completely understandable, thanks! I've got a 1949 hse with storm windows in place so I'm trying to re-glaze..it sure is labor intensive!

@@rickcurtis2983 Yup … Glazing can be a job, especially if you can’t remove the storm windows. Been there done that my friend.

Yes we will, and thanks for asking

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Thanks for commenting Roy.

It can be confusing. All I know is that this way works for me and I have NEVER had a mistake. It has worked for me every time. By the way THANKS for watching. I appreciate it very much.

You are the only one I have heard to subtract 1/2 and 3/8 from measurements?

Hey Don. You just need to measure the width of the wall. If this window is painted shut you can measure it at another window or even a door. Might be good to do a video about that

You are complicating the process. Replacement windows do NOT go to the wall framing, they are measured to existing window framing with the sashes taken out.

You can find windows in stock at the big box stores. The problem is you cant find size specific. I have done this before though. It requires reframing the opening to accommodate the stock window. I would get windows as close as possible with the thought that you will have to adjust the opening down or smaller, and then the trim would need to be done accordingly. Thanks for the comment

When measuring for replacement windows The rough opening is the existing window frame. The rough opening back to the wall studs is of course bigger but there is no need to remove the existing window frames, just the sashes.

Hey Robert, I really don’t need the jamb depth. I can tell that the replacement window will replace the two sashes after I take them out. They are the standard size. So what happens if the walls are built with 2 x 4s or 2 x 6s. The size of the window doesn’t need to change. The trim I use to finish the installation will change.

@@homerehabpros9617 I figured the same. Thanks for clarifying 👍

Thanks for the comment. I do check the outside but normally I only measure the inside dimensions. It hasn’t failed me yet after thousands of windows.

Hey JD, thanks for your input. It will help us get better.