Do You Measure To Jam Liner For Vinyl Replacement Windows

Whether you re learning how to measure for replacement vinyl windows aluminum windows or casement windows the dimensions of standard window sizes are presented as width x height.

Do you measure to jam liner for vinyl replacement windows.

Double hung sash replacement kits consist of two new wood window sashes two vinyl jamb liners and installation hardware. Take the following measurements for each window you plan to order and a customer service associate at lowe s will help you find the correct size windows for your openings. We ve eliminated the guesswork of matching original hardware. If you determine that the jamb liner mechanism is broken you can fix it by replacing both jamb liners.

The first step is to find a source for the new jamb liners. The original manufacturer is the best source of replacement parts. It s best practice to accurately measure each window individually even if two windows in the same room appear to be the same size. If the diagonal measurements differ by more than 1 2 in the new sash won t seal properly and you should replace the window or use a vinyl replacement window instead.

Measure between the jambs at three points. If you don t know what brand your window is and can t find a label search online try window parts for. Our universal vinyl window jamb liner replacement kit will work on most wood window brands.