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EASY MEASURE GUIDE FOR YOUR RADIATOR

 

Measuring radiator covers



IMPORTANT:  DIMENSIONS GIVEN WILL BE THE INSIDE DIMENSIONS OF THE RADIATOR COVER!


 

*Required information*

side clearance for radiator covers
Diagram 1

LENGTH:

Measure length including pipes.  Add ½ to 1 inch to your length measurement.  L + 1"  (This will be the inside dimension of your cabinet).

  • Cabinet will extend 3 inches wider on each side.  Finished length will be 6 inches longer including the 1" side overhangs.   (see drawing)
  • If you have a tight space or a slimmer looking cabinet is desired see   PIPE EXPOSED   below.
     
  • To see an exact footprint of the radiator cover see Cabinet Footprint.
 

HEIGHT:   

 

Measure from floor to top of radiator. Your finished height will  be as described below. No need to add extra to height. 
  • Cabinet will be 2½ inches higher than actual height.  We can shorten overall 'H' to 1" higher than the radiator if a window sill is in the way or if a shorter cabinet is desired.
     
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top clearance needed for radiator cover

Diagram 2

 D:   

Radiator Under Window

If radiator is UNDER THE WINDOW, dimensions 'D' will be needed!  This the distance from the top of the radiator to the bottom of the sill.  (see top drawing)


For more details go to Radiator Under Window!


 

WIDTH:
(Depth)
  

 

Measure width (depth) of radiator starting from the back floor board (or quarter round molding if you have it) to the front of the radiator.  Most radiators are not parallel to the wall so be sure to measure both ends of the radiator and add ½ inch to the largest dimension!  ( W + ½" )
 

  • Finished cabinet will extend 2 1/2 inches in front of the radiator.  (this includes the 1" front overhang)

 

How to measure the depth
 

Diagram 3

OH: 

(Back Overhang)  Most people prefer to have the top of their cabinet touching the back wall.  Measure the thickness of your floor molding including any quarter round and you will have your OH dimension. 

  • If you do not want the top of your cabinet
    to touch the wall 'OH' = 0.

For more details go to Radiator Under Window!


 -Optional- 

Pipe Exposed:  Why Expose Pipes

If you want feed or return pipes exposed we will need
to know what side and how high to make the cut. 

-Standard cut on valve side is (9" High x 4" Wide).
-On pipe side standard cut is (6" High x 4" Wide).

All cuts will be centered unless otherwise specified!

HC= (Center of pipe or valve) to
wall toe plate or quarter-round.

Diagram 4


Valve Door:   

If you turn your on/off valve often (usually steam heat) you may want a door to access your shut off valve. (The additional cost is $25.00/door)   State side and height of shutoff valve.
See Valve Door ...


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