How to Measure Window and Door Openings: Hole Size, Frame Size and Installation Gap Explained
Ordering custom windows and doors starts with a single set of numbers, and getting them wrong is the most expensive mistake in the project. This guide explains the three sizes every buyer needs to understand — the rough opening, the finished frame size and the installation gap — then shows how to measure each one, what clearances to leave for uPVC and aluminium, and which figure to send the factory when you order. Measure once, order right, install without surprises.
Sep 11,2026













