How to Measure for Replacement Windows & Doors

Do you need a prybar to open your windows? Is your door threshold wobbly and rotten? Does the wind blow your curtains around even when your windows are closed? If you can relate to any of these scenarios, it may be time for new windows and doors.

In the past, buying new windows and doors meant you might have set up meetings with a few different sales reps and invited them into your home to measure and discuss design options and pricing. These days, though, a digital meeting might be a better option to discuss the window replacement process. But where does this leave you when you still need to know the measurements of your windows and doors to get a realistic quote? You can do your own measuring, and it’s really quite simple. Here’s how:

Enlist a Helper
Measuring windows and doors can be a one-person job, but it will go a lot faster with a helper. Have your helper record the measurements as you go in this convenient printable form (Spanish version). To avoid a mistake, after you read the measurements, have them read the numbers back as you double check the dimensions. It’s also handy to have a helper hold one side of the tape measure when measuring larger windows and doors.