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Jax12
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Replacement windows

#1 Post by Jax12 »

We had replacement windows measured by one contractor from the inside and every window as a half inch to 7/8 different, even within room. The windows came and were an inch too short and at least a half inch too narrow.

We had another contractor explain that all the windows were the same and most windows are measured from the inside but these windows had to be measured from the outside because the window stops are held in at an one inch, to an inch and and a half, from the interior trim.
These fit perfectly.

How common is this? Thanks

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HomeSealed
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Re: Replacement windows

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Are these installed? Any pics?

What type of install, pocket or full frame?

1/2 to 7/8" on each side, or overall (meaning half of that on each side)?

Very hard to say based on the description so far.

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Windows on Washington
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Re: Replacement windows

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+1

Impossible to say based on your description and without seeing the home/application firsthand.

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Re: Replacement windows

#4 Post by Ricknez »

He probably measured the windows “ rough open” which is very common. You dont ever order windows the exact size of the opening in order to properly square the window during install.Some contractors may measure from inside and some may choose to do it from the outside. 1/2” space is pretty typical.

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