Tips for measuring

Accurate measuring and cutting of a timber sub-frame may be required when you fit a window or door, If you are not the most experienced of DIY enthusiasts it is advisable to ask someone experienced to assist you.

PVC French Doors & Windows

It is essential that you measure the inside of the overall opening at the top, the middle and the bottom and then check the height, this type of measuring is then to be repeated from the outside (we normally remove the existing timber architrave/facings to allow us to see behind the timber door frame, this is assuming you are replacing a timber door with a pvc equivalent) and only then can you make an informed judgement on which combination of sizes will allow the pvc door or window, which comes with its own frame, to fit.     

At this point we would advise that you take a total of 6mm from the width and height to give some fitting tolerances. it is not uncommon to have to make the pvc door or window/frame smaller to ensure it can fit, timber packers can be fitted behind the frame to take up any clearance if you make this choice, they can then be concealed with facings.

Note, a pvc door or window will need to be "toed & heeled", this means that you will (no matter what a spirit level may tell you) have to adjust the hinges on the Horizontal, Vertical and Lateral planes, the lateral plane is that which allows you to move the door or window sash (the opening part of the door/window) away from or nearer to the fixed door or window frame.

Any doubts, ask for advice.

Thickness

Please remember that all our pvc sections (inside to outside) are 70mm, Sliding sash window frames are broader, you also can have the choice of adding a sill extension to the bottom of the door/window which will extend by varying degrees past the outer face, we automatically allow for this section within your required sizes, in other words; if you order a door/window with a projecting sill the overall size you order will include the sill, you do not need to worry about the sizes of the individual sections.

Remember when measuring doors or windows

It is easier to fit a slightly smaller door or window and then add facings/architraves than getting something too large, you cannot cut down a pvc door or window if you get the size wrong.

Please also view our Tips for Installation.

Please Note: The DIY, Fitting or Measuring advice provided is only a guideline for the installation of PVC Windows and Doors. We cannot accept liability for any mishap, injury or damage caused to you, your property or a third party while using any of the above tips and advice.

All our advice is offered freely but you should always take care to ensure that your interpretation of the advice is sensible before proceeding with any project however small.

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Whether you are looking for PVC Casement Windows, PVC Tilt & Turn Windows, PVC Reversible Windows, PVC Slide & Sash Windows or PVC French Doors - we will be pleased to help. If you can't find what you are looking for, please get in touch with us.