Save to Favorites. A period of general economic decline; typically defined as a decline in GDP for two or more consecutive quarters. A recession is typically accompanied by a drop in the stock market, an increase in unemployment, and a decline in the housing market. A recession is generally considered less severe than a depression, and if a recession continues long enough it is often then classified
The depth of a standard door jamb is 4 5/8 inches, which provides an extra 1/8 inch to account for slightly thicker walls due to stud size variation. While most modern homes have standard wall thicknesses, older homes often have thicker walls, as well as variation in thickness from wall to wall.
run measure up inside of frame to had jamb. measure existing sash opening. Take Measurements. Before you order the replacement sash kit, you'll need to measure the existing sash opening. Begin by measuring the width of the opening in the old window from jamb to jamb. Then, measure the sash opening height. Open the bottom sash and place a piece of scrap lumber in the opening to hold the window up and run the tape measure up the inside of the frame to the head jamb (Image 1) and down to the point where the exterior side of the sash meets the sill (Image 2).