We recommend to extend your awning at least 1ft.
How to measure the projection on a retackable awning.
From your patio or deck floor to the bottom of your roof eave or overhang.
Projection will be a multiple of 0 5m and less than 4m.
Step 1 measure the height of the wall where you want to install your awning.
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.
1000xt models require only 7 feet.
Measure the area of the projection the length that the awning extends.
For a standard sized awning you will need at least 7 ft.
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.
You will need to measure up the wall to where you d like to have the awning at least 7 feet and 6 inches.
How to measure projection of awning.
Screw the fasteners into a structural component such as a stud beam concrete or brick.
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.
For example a window that measures 60 in height would have an awning that has a 30 projection.
This area must be unobstructed for the awning to extend properly.
Measure for your awning.
Measure the protrusion of your existing patio or deck and select one of the standard awning projections.
You can choose either projection this will change the height of the.
When actually installing retractable awnings do two things.
To get the right size retractable awning for your home simply download and follow the easy awning measuring instructions at right.
To measure for the ideal awning width measure along the exterior wall of your house.
On each side to get the best shade value.
Awning enclosures require a minimum clearance of 10 inches if mounting above an exit or entrance.
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.
Our most common projection for a patio awning is 2 5m but it all depends on how much shading you want to provide.
A standard projection b would be approximately half the height of your window.
Measure the height of the window from the edge of the trim on each end.