Many are resolved for independent replacement overnight windows. But before ordering new designs, you should find out how the measurements of plastic windows are performed. Not only their proper functioning depends on this, but also the appearance of the building.

Proper measurement of plastic windows: Tips

Measurements are carried out using the following tools and devices:

• roulette;
• hammer;
• chisel;
• carpentry square;
• construction level;
• ruler;
• marker.

With the help of the hammer and the chisels, after dismantling the old window, it is cleared by the opening of the plaster. In order to obtain the optimal size of new windows, when performing measurements, it is necessary to consider the following.

1. Measurements of the opening are performed on both sides: from the side of the room and outside. This is necessary to determine its depth.
2. It is necessary to measure the parameters of the outer part of the opening: the window frame cannot be less than these sizes.
3. It should be borne in mind that the geometry of the opening may differ from the ideal rectangle, which is often manifested in panel houses. The width and height of the window must be increased by the detected difference in size. The parameters obtained are compared with the internal parameters of the opening.
4. Based on the results obtained, the layer of plastering for finishing internal slopes is determined.

Important: Maximum deviations of measurement results from actual window opening dimensions should not exceed 10 mm.

Read more about measurements: Determination of width and height

By ordering plastic windows, measurements are prepared in advance. Professional measurers know that:

• the new window must be slightly wider than the minimum distance between the slopes (measured between the pavement points of the frame with slopes);
• the window frame must be somewhat less than the parameters of the internal opening.

Tip: Do not order too much a window. In the event that the frame will be much wider than the distance between the quarters of the opening, the design will look not aesthetic.

Having measured the height of the opening at extreme points, 5 cm are taken from the result obtained: 3 cm will be needed for a coaching profile, and the gap of 2 cm will be subsequently filled with mounting foam. As a result, we get the height of the window frame.

How to measure plastic windows for opening a quarter

In homes where window openings with a quarter, the edges of window frames should go for 2-3 cm. This provides aesthetic appeal, as well as tightness.
Plastic windows are measured to install new designs. Their feature is as follows.

1. The width of the opening in its narrow part is determined. 40-60 mm adds to the result and obtain the window frame size. In the event that the wall is not smooth, the additional size should be reduced.
2. The width of the internal opening is measured. The dimensions of the frame are set in such a way that they do not exceed the obtained measurement value, and also satisfy the requirement of the previous paragraph.
3. The height of the window is determined by the distance from the upper opening to the base of the lower opening. 10 mm should be between the gap. It is important that the window frame is in a quarter of the horizontal part of the opening.
4. In that case, if you plan to install the windowsill, under the window frame there should be a coaching profile. This requires a decrease in the height of the window by 30 mm. Standing profile is also needed for low tide mounting.

It should be borne in mind: the height of the window frame without a coaching profile should be a slightly lower distance from the inner surface of the upper slope to the windowsill. The height of the frame with a stacked profile should be equal to or less than the distance from the upper slope from the inside to the bottom edge of the windowsill.

How to measure the window opening without a quarter

Determining the parameters of windows for window openings without a quarter to produce on the following principle.

1. Using the hammer and spatula, the surface of the opening from the old plaster and insulation is cleaned.
2. The width and height of the opening are measured at several points.
3. From the results obtained choose the smallest values.
4. From the width of the opening, 20-30 mm are torn: this gap on both sides of the frame will be filled with mounting foam. The resulting number will be equal to the width of the window.
5. From the results of the measurement of the height of the opening, 30 mm (for mounting the undercut profile) and another 20-30 mm for the formation of the gap. As a result, we get the size of the window.

Important: During measurements, the deviations of the planes of the opening of the horizontal and vertical are taken into account. These deviations are measured and taken into account when determining the size of the window frame.

Some window design nuances

There are technological restrictions that need to be considered when designing glazing:

• semicircular arches must have a bending radius of 260 mm;
• slope-swivel flaps can no longer be 400 mm;
• when forming openings, there may be deviations from the project.

All window frames in the building are recommended to do the same design. This will ensure the aesthetic appeal to the exterior and simplify the maintenance of structures.
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Blinds on plastic windows: measurement and installation

After plastic windows are installed, you should take care of the further interior design. To protect against bright sunlight, establish blinds. They are three species:

• horizontal;
• vertical;
• rolled.

Materials for their manufacture use various: plastic, fabric, metal, wood, bamboo ...
To properly perform measurements necessary for the manufacture of blinds, specific rules should be taken into account. The main are the following.

1. During measurements, only a metal roulette is used.
2. The results obtained are not subject to rounding.
3. In the settings of the blinds, the first number must match the width, and the second is height.
4. It is necessary to take into account the deviations of the planes of slopes from the vertical and horizontal.

Measurement for installing horizontal blinds

These blinds are installed in two ways: "On the opening" and "in the opening". In the latter case, the size of the blinds should not be a large window size and window opening. Fastening is carried out to the top of the sash and the window frame. Installation "On the opening" implies the attachment of the blinds on the ceiling or on the wall.

In the event that the blinds are attached to the sash, measurements are carried out as follows.

1. For each sash, the sizes are determined separately.
2. The deaf sash is measured in height - from the windowsill to the horizontal (upper) slope and in width - from the right (left) slope to the opening sash. The results obtained are 1 cm (respectively) and get the size of the blinds for a deaf sash.
3. The rotary-folding flap is measured in height - from the upper to the bottom edge and in width - from the vertical edge to the control handle. The results obtained are also taken 1 cm.

Measurement of horizontal blinds for installation "on the opening" is performed in two ways:

• for mounting on the wall;
• for mounting to the horizontal top slope.

In the first case, the width and length of the blinds can be chosen free: this method can hide the shortcomings of the decoration of the slopes. Fastening to the upper slope requires accurate measurement of the distance between vertical slopes, taking into account irregularities. To determine the width of the result obtained, 10-15 mm should be taken. Length is limited to the distance between the ceiling and the windowsill.

Measures for mounting vertical blinds

The blinds of this type establish "in the opening" and "on the opening": the choice depends on the design of the room and personal preferences. The last method is preferable: in this way, you can hide the curvature of slopes and the pipe of the heating system. Attention should be paid to the protruding window sill: in this case, the eaves is attached to elongated brackets.

It is important to take into account: the width of the blinds that turn on both sides should be a multiple of 16 cm, and in the event that the folding will be carried out on one side, the width is selected multiple 8 cm.

Measurement to install "on the opening" is performed as follows.

1. The width and height of the window are determined.
2. The width of the blinds should be 20 cm more windows width.
3. To install on the ceiling to the height of the window, you need to add the distance between the ceiling and the window frame.
4. Fastening the wall blinds: the length should be 10 cm greater than the height of the window.

To install "in the opening", the sizes of the blinds are determined:

• from the width of the opening is 1 cm;
• from the height of the opening, 2-3 cm is taken away.

Farmers for rolled blinds

Rolled (they are also called Romans) can be installed "in the opening of the window" or "Vangest". Any way to consider the size of the cornice - 0.5 cm.

1. Installation "Vansel": Determine the dimensions of the windows and increase the width of 10 cm in the height - by 20 cm. As a result, we obtain the sizes of the blinds.
2. Installation "In the window opening": the height of the blinds is equal to the height of the window, and the width is measured taking into account the position of the control knob (for the sash) or equal to the window width.

Using these recommendations, you can independently determine the dimensions of any type of blinds for their production.