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measuring for outside mount bamboo shades.

15 years ago

I have a window that is exactly 57 3/8 " which includes the wood molding around the window.

Is it okay to order exactly that width. Or, will there be a problem with it dipping in at one side or the other and not completely covering the moldings. I'm wondering if it would be safer to order a 58 inch. I want it to line up perfectly with the moldings. I really don't like the look of it hanging over the moldings. I'm kind of anal. LOL.

TIA

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neetsiepie
15 years ago
If you're ordering it custom, it should have the hooks centered so it'll be balanced and won't dip. Have you measured both the top AND the bottom of your windows? I've gotten caught more than once thinking they'd be the exact same.
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15 years ago
Thanks Pesky
I did measure top, bottom and in the middle. In the middle it was 1/8 narrower.
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