Replacement Window Measurement

[Eddy Dumire]

My contractor just provided me with the window measurements for my newest rental house.  He's telling me that we have two window sizes, 31.75 x 45.625 and 27.75 x 37.875.

Home Depot sells standard windows that are 31.75 x 45.25 and 27.75 x 37.25.  Are these close enough or do I need custom windows?  The American standard windows in HD are $147 and $129 respectively.

These are replacement windows for an all brick home built around the 1960's.

Thanks in advance!

[Michael Clanton]

Hi Eddy, as long as the windows you're pricing at HD are true "replacement" windows, (not "new installation") and the measurements your contractor gave you don't have installation room allowed already (meaning the measurements he/she gave you is already smaller than the opening of the window for installation/insulation purposes), they should work fine. The widths could be a little bit tight, but with a little effort, they should go in. I would verify with your contractor and make sure he/she agrees. Any gaps around the window should be filled with insulation and covered with a small piece of wood trim to complete the installation. 

Hope this helps!