Replacing metal windows in brick homes.
How to measure for replacement windows in brick house.
Measuring to determine the correct height for the replacement window is similar to measuring the width.
In order to measure for window replacement on a brick home the interior molding must first be removed.
Record the shortest measurement as the width.
The process for how to measure for storm windows is similar to finding measurements for single or double hung windows.
All casement angles should be a flush 90 degrees.
To determine height measure from the brick at the bottom to the lintel at the top of the opening.
Metal windows are generally fastened with a flange inside the wall behind the brick.
To measure for replacement follow the same three step measuring guidelines but strike the tape from brick to brick to measure the window s width.
To find the height measure from the sill to the inside of the trim at the top of the window.
Measure at the bottom middle and top of the window.