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by PARebel
Thu Sep 25, 2014 9:44 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Proper measuring before purchasing replacement window.
Replies: 6
Views: 12758

Re: Proper measuring before purchasing replacement window.

Yes, I was referencing the exterior stops which the distance between them are 27 3/4"...I am measuring the shortest distance between the exterior stops. I was concerned that a 27 3/4" wide replacement window would not rest against the exterior stops due to the fact that both measurements (...
by PARebel
Wed Sep 24, 2014 9:31 pm
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Proper measuring before purchasing replacement window.
Replies: 6
Views: 12758

Re: Proper measuring before purchasing replacement window.

Yes, I am referring to the stops that the replacement window sits against. I'd be removing the stops that hold in the front sash, then the parting bead that holds in the rear sash, and finally exposing the stops that the replacement window rests upon. Do I assume correctly that because the window is...
by PARebel
Wed Sep 24, 2014 10:10 am
Forum: Do It Yourself Questions
Topic: Proper measuring before purchasing replacement window.
Replies: 6
Views: 12758

Proper measuring before purchasing replacement window.

I'd like to replace 55 year old wooden windows with new vinyl replacement windows. My question concerns measuring properly before selecting the correct replacement window size. I have measured the jamb in (3) locations...top, middle, and bottom. Each of these measurements are 28 5/8". I've also...