Hi Guys,
I've been looking all over the place and I can't find the answer to my question anywhere. I want to replace an old aluminum cased "half circle' decrative window with a nice retrofit vinyl one. I just don't know the proper way to measure for it. Is it the same as with a normal window? Would I measure the width at the bottom (widest point) and then measure the middle (tallest point)? Any help would be great guys.
Thanks!
Measure for "half circle" retrofit window
Re: Measure for "half circle" retrofit window
If it is a true half circle my manufacturer only needs a width and total height. If not a true half circle but a curved top window you may need other measurements.
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Re: Measure for "half circle" retrofit window
It could also be what's called an eyebrow with a leg. If you have any doubt, take as many measurements as you can. If still unsure, I'd make a template. Tyvek works really well for this. Photographs are very helpful too.
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Re: Measure for "half circle" retrofit window
It could also be a chord, which is a true radius but less than a half round.
Re: Measure for "half circle" retrofit window
Not that it matters but an eyebrow is a window with No legs.
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Re: Measure for "half circle" retrofit window
Nope, I just installed an eyebrow with legs. A taller version is called an eyebrow with extended legs.
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Re: Measure for "half circle" retrofit window
Hi Guys,
I attached a picture of what the window looks like so that you can give me some ideas on the proper way to measure to put a retrofit window in. It would be the same style, just white and vinyl instead of an old aluminum one.
Thanks,
Gary
I attached a picture of what the window looks like so that you can give me some ideas on the proper way to measure to put a retrofit window in. It would be the same style, just white and vinyl instead of an old aluminum one.
Thanks,
Gary
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Re: Measure for "half circle" retrofit window
Standard Circle Top. Just measure height and width. The height should be 50% of the width. Even if it isn't, that's all you should need to order it. If the factory needs something else, they will call you. Worst case is to do a template as I suggested.
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