How To Measure The Projection On A Retackable Awning

To measure for the ideal awning width measure along the exterior wall of your house.

How to measure the projection on a retackable awning.

Projections are available in 5 4 6 9 8 8 10 0 11 8 and 13 0 projection sizes could vary slightly depending on the model of awning chosen. To get the right size retractable awning for your home simply download and follow the easy awning measuring instructions at right. Step 1 measure the height of the wall where you want to install your awning. From your patio or deck floor to the bottom of your roof eave or overhang.

The actual fabric width is 6 inches less than the total awning width. Measure the protrusion of your existing patio or deck and select one of the standard awning projections. Measure for your awning. For a standard sized awning you will need at least 7 ft.

1000xt models require only 7 feet. You can choose either projection this will change the height of the. A standard projection b would be approximately half the height of your window. We recommend to extend your awning at least 1ft.

This area must be unobstructed for the awning to extend properly. Measuring the height is a little trickier. The projection often needs to be 0 5m less than the width to support the structure effectively but our team will be able to advise on this. For example a window that measures 60 in height would have an awning that has a 30 projection.

If you are planning to mount the cover above a door wall or window you ll need to add an additional 10 inches. Measure the desired width of your solaris retractable awning you can choose a width from 8 ft. How to measure projection of awning. You will need to measure up the wall to where you d like to have the awning at least 7 feet and 6 inches.

On each side to get the best shade value. Our most common projection for a patio awning is 2 5m but it all depends on how much shading you want to provide. Sunsetter awnings require a minimum height of 7 feet 6 inches from your deck or patio floor to the bottom of any roof eave or overhang. Screw the fasteners into a structural component such as a stud beam concrete or brick.

Measure the height of the window from the edge of the trim on each end. Measure the area of the projection the length that the awning extends. Awning enclosures require a minimum clearance of 10 inches if mounting above an exit or entrance.