Measuring Slide Rule For Doors And Windows

Use a tape measure or extendable slide rule to measure the width of the window opening at the base middle and top.

Measuring slide rule for doors and windows. Be sure to measure from the surface of the jambs or frame not from the short extensions that hold the window in place. The flexi meter with its unique g shape body makes measuring the thickness easy. Measure the door from the left to the right as the width. Use the largest measurement as the door width.

In millimetres window type. This simple yet effective glass thickness measuring gauge removes all guess work when replacing your sealed units. If a blueprint does not exist it is advisable to draw a brief sketch of the lift and slide door. Making use of your tape measure or slide rule carefully measure the width of the window at the top of the window as well as the middle and the bottom.

Unlike some other gauges it s large 98mm opening and 152mm inner width allows it to be used on doors and windows with wide profiles. Regardless of the construction depth the most important measurements for the sliding door are width and height. Crescent lufkin 5 8 x 8 red end wood rule with 6 slide rule extension x48n. 4 7 out of 5 stars 248.

Write down the measured data of the sliding door and fill it in the sketch later. A minor mistake could lead to wrong windows. Write down the smallest of these measurements as the width. Measure the door near the top at the middle and near the bottom.

Height of the frame take the smallest measurement gradient of the cill. Be clear with your numbers and careful when you order for new windows. Right to your door. Now here are the steps on how to measure for replacement windows.

In case you can t open the window measure the half and add the number to get the full width. Our windows are fitted with flyscreens and keylocks as standard sliding windows have vent locks. For each window please provide the following information. All measurements should be in millimetres.

Take the width of the tape measurement into consideration during this process. Record each measurement as you go. We require the height first followed by the width. Sliding measuring sliding doors.

Measure the thickness of the window also called depth by measuring the outside and inside of the window. Squareness of the frame measure from corner to corner this will provide you with all of the measurements and specifications you need to order a replacement window helping you to avoid disappointment later on during the installation.