Measuring Guide – Sash Windows (1 Panel)

These video tutorials guide you through the process of accurately measuring sash windows. The first video provides a quicker guide, for more detailed instruction please watch the second video.

Leaving room for the magnetic strips

The magnetic strips are 12.5mm or 20mm wide, depending on size of panel. As a rule we apply 12.5mm up to 1m² and 20mm for any larger area. The magnetic strips available are 12.5mm or 20mm wide, and are applied depending on the size of panel. You need more pulling power for the larger and therefore heavier sizes. There is a maximum panel size of 2m². The website will tell you the size of panel once you have entered your measurements. There must be a flat shoulder on four sides so the panel is flush all round. Any ‘window furniture’ must be contained in the recess between the inner and outer panes of the window.

Recognising the Staff Bead

Use the following diagram to help identify the staff bead on your sash window (referred to in the videos):

If the staff bead protrudes forward of the box frame, it must either be planed down, repositioned or packing pieces must be added around the perimeter.