How To Measure For Windows, Doors & Rooflights

Made to measure options are

 

available across thousands of our products. Find our exactly how to measure for your rooflights and doors before you provide us with the dimensions you require.

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At

 

Sterlingbuild we offer a made to measure service on a number of our most popular

 

flat roof window designs, including roof lanterns and flat glass rooflights. Bespoke options are also available on our entire range of casement windows and

 

doors,

 

both aluminium and uPVC.

Made to measure windows, doors and rooflights can be ordered by either sending us the size and spec you require

 

via a bespoke form

 

or by calling one of our expert sales team.

Before letting us know what you need, you will need to carry

 

out precise measurements to ensure your new bespoke roof lantern or

 

bifold door

 

fits perfectly.

 

It is essential that you make sure your measurements are as

 

accurate as can be before completing your purchase.

Here is everything you need to know:

Rooflights: Where Do I Measure From?

 

The most important thing to remember when deciding on what size rooflight you require is that the size of our windows (width x length) are measured to the external kerb/upstand, NOT to the size of the hole in your roof or the window itself.

The external kerb is the mounting for a rooflight, providing the interface between the roof and window. All of our made to measure products are based on the external kerb size. The only flat roof windows that DON’T show external sizes are those from the VELUX Group and ECO+.

Rooflights fit over the edge of the upstand and are manufactured with a small tolerance to allow for minor variations. So, if you are ordering a 160x160cm Signature flat glass rooflight, this measurement reflects the external dimensions of the kerb- not the actual product.

The hole in the roof size (W x L) that is specified on our product descriptions

 

is an important measurement but is not an indication of how big or small your window needs to be.

As is required by British Standards, upstands need to protrude by a minimum of 150mm above the roof and have a pitch of a minimum of three degrees so that water can easily run off.

 

Depending on your own woodwork skills, upstands, usually made out of timber, can be built on site by yourself or somebody more experienced.

 

For a visual idea of

 

how a Signature flat glass rooflight should come together with roof and kerb, see the diagram below

 

depicting

 

dimension guidelines

 

that are applicable to most types of rooflight fitting.

 

What About Measuring

 

Windows and Doors?

Measuring for casement windows and doors is more straightforward than measuring for rooflights, but

 

it is equally essential

 

that you get these spot on.

If you are comfortable enough handling a tape measure, dimensions can be taken quite simply. The width and height of your bi-fold doors should be

 

the structural opening size less a small

 

tolerance. To ensure the opening is perfectly even and square, measure the cross corners of the aperture with a spirit level.

When measuring for replacement uPVC or aluminium windows and doors, follow our instructions below to ensure a perfect, flush fit. The same 10mm deduction rule should also be used

 

when measuring for a new wall opening.

When measuring, always think width x height, and take your measurements from the outside of your house.

The width:
1. Take 3 horizontal measurements in mm at the top, middle and bottom.
2. You need to place your tape measure at the widest part.
3. Note the smallest measurement and take off 10mm. This is your replacement’s width. Spacers will

 

be required to

 

to secure the frame into place.

The height:
1. Take 3 vertical measurements in mm at the left, centre and right.
2. Between top and bottom at the widest part.
3. Note the smallest measurement. This is your replacement’s height.

The cill:
1. Measure the depth of your jamb at the deepest part of your window.

 

The 30mm height of the cill is included in your overall window height.

Note -

 

If the windows and doors you are measuring are not fitted into brickwork and have external rendering around the reveals, then you will need to cut back the render in order that you can establish the frame ends.

Remember:

• Be confident in your measurements, as you can’t return made-to-measure products that don’t fit.

• Measure the outside brick opening.

• Measure in at least three different places and deduct 10mm from both the final height and width measurements - we do not make any fitting allowances on the sizes you provide

• Measurements will need to include the frame, cill and any frame extenders/add on’s required.

• All dimensions to be supplied in metric and all designs viewed externally.

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