{"id":4222,"date":"2016-11-13T06:44:30","date_gmt":"2016-11-13T11:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/?page_id=4222"},"modified":"2018-07-06T05:34:26","modified_gmt":"2018-07-06T10:34:26","slug":"sizing-a-rough-opening-for-a-window","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/framing\/sizing-a-rough-opening-for-a-window\/","title":{"rendered":"Sizing a Rough Window Opening &#8211; Framing a Window"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong>How to Determine the Window Rough Opening for a New Window<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By Mark J. Donovan<br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!-- google_ad_client = \"pub-3988490936633155\"; \/* Homepage_Home_Improvement_468x15_ATF, created 8\/13\/10 *\/ google_ad_slot = \"6539705898\"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 15; \/\/-->\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"http:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"KonaBody\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"49%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When framing a window into a wall it is important that the rough window opening be sized correctly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If the rough window opening is too small the window will not fit into it, and if it is too large there will be wide gaps that will make it difficult for the window to be hung properly. This can also lead to poor insulation and air infiltration causing a drafty room. Consequently it is extremely import when framing a window to get it right.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-a-new-window-ebook\/\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Check out this eBook on how to frame out a window.<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-a-new-window-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-16764 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"INSTALLING A NEW WINDOW EBOOK\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"49%\">\n<p align=\"center\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- New_300x250_051317 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 300px; height: 250px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"4202793463\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Window Rough Opening for Installing Wood Windows<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Typically when framing a window the rough opening for a wood window frame should be sized 2 inches wider and 2 inches higher than the window itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">For example, a 30 inch wide, by 36 inch high wood window, would require a rough opening width of 32 inches and a height of 38 inches.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This sized rough opening will allow for the window frame to be installed with about 1 inch of play on both sides, and 1 inch on both top and bottom.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"1%\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"49%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-a-new-window-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-17431 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/window_framing-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Rough opening for a window frame\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-a-new-window-ebook\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">How to Install a New Window eBook<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This spare space will allow for the window frame to be leveled and plumbed so that it operates correctly.<\/span><br \/>\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 468x60_Top_Ad --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 468px; height: 60px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3988490936633155\" data-ad-slot=\"2227826263\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Note that when installing the window frame shims and blocking should be used to plumb and level the window frame. The shims and blocking should be wedged in between the window frame and the wall studs that form the rough opening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/needcontractor\/window-contractor-quotes\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Find a local window installation contractor here.<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This will help to prevent flexing of the window and ensure that it continues to operate correctly over time.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"47%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4159 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/framed_window-1-300x244.jpg\" alt=\"How to size out the rough opening for a window\" width=\"300\" height=\"244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/framed_window-1-300x244.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/framed_window-1.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\" width=\"50%\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Window Rough Opening for Installing Aluminum and Vinyl Windows<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">When framing windows for Aluminum and Vinyl windows, manufacturers typically undersize the windows and thus require the rough opening to be the same width and height as the advertised window. For example, in the 30\u201dx36\u201d window mentioned earlier, the actual rough opening would be 30\u201d x 36\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Note that these framing out a window guidelines are typical framing window standards that are employed in the home construction business. You should always check with the manufacturer or product specifications to confirm the rough opening requirements for your particular window.<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"49%\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-a-new-window-ebook\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4268\" src=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Installing a New Window eBook\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Installing_a_New_Window_Cover_Page.jpg 384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/homeadditionplus.com\/dev\/ebooks\/installing-a-new-window-ebook\/\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff; 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This can also lead to poor insulation and air infiltration causing a drafty room. 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