For a standard sized awning you will need at least 7 ft.
How to measure for a window awning.
5 that is the size of your awning.
How to measure for window awnings.
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.
To measure for the ideal awning width measure along the exterior wall of your house.
Measure for window awnings.
Measuring the height is a little trickier.
Awnings that face south and east the wall height of the awning should be 1 2 the window height.
1 use a standard tape measure.
Here s how to measure for a retractable awning.
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.
4 the measurement should be an even foot.
You can choose either projection this will change the height of the awning and how far it projects out from the wall.
1000xt models require only 7 feet.
Add 1 8 inch to the measurement for the height dimension.
Measure the height of the window from the edge of the trim on each end.
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.
2 have someone hold the end of the tape measure on the center of the front arm.
If you don t have this clearance we can create a customized awning solution for you.
Awnings that face west the point drop of the awning should be 1 2 the height of the window for the best coverage.
Awning enclosures require a minimum clearance of 10 inches if mounting above an exit or entrance.
Step 1 measure the height of the wall where you want to install your awning.
3 walk the tape measure back to the center rear arm.
From your patio or deck floor to the bottom of your roof eave or overhang.
To determine the height of the new screen raise the window sash and measure up from the lip a ridge that holds the screen in place along the screen channel to the sash.
To get the right size retractable awning for your home simply download and follow the easy awning measuring instructions at right.
Subtract 1 8 inch from the measurement for the width dimension.
Refer to the drawing.