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What are the Standard Window Sizes?
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Written by Charles Faust   
Monday, 05 May 2008

Standard Window Sizes

Question: What are the standard window sizes?

Answer:Standard window sizes are a myth, while everyone talks about standard sizes in fact they do not exist. Last week I looked at windows that were over 8' tall and 36" wide, I also looked at a basement window that was only 11"x16". Most professional window companies will custom order all of your windows so that each window will fit the opening perfectly. Some of the home centers will stock a few "stock sized" windows for hacks who will "make it work somehow". In the long run the perfect sized window for your opening will fit better, last longer and look better from both the inside and the outside.

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Wendy   | 72.150.117.xxx | 2008-09-08 20:44:52
So if I'm building a home from scratch, are there "stock sizes" that I could order to save money, or doesn't it matter . . . should I just go ahead and order the sizes I want anyway??

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