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How To Measure Your Windows For Blinds
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March 26, 2025

How To Measure Your Windows For Blinds

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The correct interior and exterior measurement techniques for perfect blind fitting.

Valley Window Care specializes purely in exterior Soft Washing and Window Cleaning in Appleton, WI. While we do not physically install interior blinds, maintaining crystal-clear glass through our professional deionized pure water system is essential to showcasing your expensive new interior window treatments.

The Beauty of Clean Glass Behind New Blinds

Installing brand-new, customized interior blinds or heavy plantation shutters is a brilliant way to control natural light and heavily increase your home's energy efficiency.

However, locking those beautiful new treatments behind incredibly dirty, streaked exterior glass instantly defeats the purpose of the aesthetic upgrade.

Preparing Your Windows for Interior Upgrades

  • Purify the Exterior First: Before your interior designer measures the casings, hire a local window cleaning service to heavily scrub the exterior frames so you can properly inspect the structural integrity of the sealants.
  • Check for Hidden Drafts: As you manually measure the depth of the window jamb, visually check the lower track for heavy grime or frozen organic mold that may be preventing a perfect, airtight weather seal.
  • Measure Inside Mounts Precisely: With perfectly clean glass, you can clearly establish the three crucial width measurements (top, middle, bottom) necessary for a perfectly custom-fitted interior blind.

The Technical Comparison

An elite exterior clean perfectly complements premium interior design investments.

FeatureValley Window Care StandardCompetitor / DIY Risk
Visual Enhancement100% spotless glass maximizes natural lightIgnored exterior glass makes new blinds look dim
Frame IntegrityBug screens and sill tracks deeply brushed outDead bugs and heavy dirt left behind the new shutters
Service IntegrationScheduled perfectly around your interior installationLeaving the harsh exterior Wisconsin elements untouched

Frequently Asked Questions About Window Maintenance

Will you damage my new blinds if you clean the interior glass? No. When our highly trained technicians execute surgical interior window cleaning, we are acutely trained in gently raising, securing, and working behind delicate honeycomb shades and heavy wooden plantation shutters without causing structural creasing.

Should I clean my exterior windows in the winter in Wisconsin? Yes. Although extreme sub-zero January blizzards halt standard water flow, winter window cleaning in Green Bay is entirely possible during mild thaws. This safely removes the heavy corrosive road salt film that aggressively blows off Fox Valley highways and physically attacks the window panes all season.

Valley Window Care Team

Written by James Voss

James Voss is the Owner and Operator of Valley Window Care, bringing years of hands-on exterior cleaning and permanent lighting expertise to Northeast Wisconsin. Fully insured and committed to unparalleled quality, James specializes in protecting and elevating high-value properties.

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