Shopping For New Window Treatments? Why Professionally Measure Windows In New York
It’s time for different window treatments. You know it’s a bad idea to eyeball a window’s size, so you grab your tape measure. Or, even better, why not let the specialists do it? There are numerous reasons why the pros should measure your windows in New York. So put back your tape measure and pick up the phone to get accurate measurements and the perfect window treatments.
Do I Need To Measure Windows In My New York Home?
If you’re getting a window covering, you must measure the window! Even though many stores attempt to sell standard sizes, no “standard” window exists. If you purchase an off-the-shelf product, it will never fit your window quite how it should. Instead, you should measure your window and purchase a custom product.
Tailor-made window treatments consistently work and look better than a product that’s out of a box. For one, a one-of-a-kind treatment won’t stick out past the frame of the window or be too small to block light and views inside. It will fit within your window casement precisely. You also get to choose how your treatment works, whether adding motorization to a window shade or asking for a hidden tilt rod on plantation shutters. You have further options for opacity, hardware, color and more.
When Do I Need To Get My Windows Professionally Measured?
It’s always good to have windows professionally measured. For one, if the experts measure your windows, they’ll also put up your window treatments. That’s one less task for you. As the professionals who work with window treatments all the time, they are practiced at the ideal methods for measuring windows. They’ll measure correctly and quickly.
Measuring windows for custom window treatments is a must. After all, they aren’t really custom unless they fit your window perfectly. If your home has a specialty-shaped window like an arched window, it’s not worth measuring yourself. Your installer will need to take careful measurements to get the angle and shape right when ordering your treatments.
Can I Measure My Windows Myself?
You can measure your windows yourself. You’ll have to if you do your window treatments by yourself. Finding the approximate size of your windows can also help with getting estimates from window treatment installers when you’re wanting one.
How Do I Measure My Windows?
The best way to measure your New York windows is undeniably to hire a specialist to do it. However, if you want an idea of your window’s measurements, try these tips:
- Use a metal tape measure.
- Always measure to the nearest 1/8-inch.
- Measure the depth of your window first for inside mount treatments.
- Depending on the style of desired window treatment, you’ll measure either from the outer edges of the window frame or the width and height inside the window casement.
- Always write your measurements as width by height.
Will Hiring Someone Be Expensive?
Naturally, ordering window treatments from an installer who will measure windows themselves has a price. But this upfront cost is worth it. You’ll have to replace poor quality DIY treatments more often. They might wear out sooner when they don’t fit your windows properly. For the greatest value, phone the pros.
Leave The Measuring To The Specialists At Sunburst Shutters New York
Nobody makes installing window treatments simpler than Sunburst Shutters New York. Just contact us to get started. Phone us at 631-246-3930 or submit the contact form to set up a complimentary in-home consultation. Your window treatment consultant will measure your windows, demonstrate our products, and help you choose the perfect treatment. You’ll love how effortless we make it to get beautiful, properly fitted window treatments!
