How To Measure The Projection Of A Retractable Deck Awning

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

How to measure the projection of a retractable deck awning.

Determining the awning s projection measure the protrusion of your existing patio or deck and select one of the standard awning projections. The total eclipse retractable awning has projections up to 16 feet is constructed of the strongest commercial grade hardware and uses the most durable weather resistant awning fabric available. 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. If you are planning to mount the cover above a door wall or window you ll need to add an additional 10 inches.

Measure for your awning. In 1 foot increments. Of coverage and protection. This area must be unobstructed for the awning to extend properly.

Note the actual fabric width is 6 inches less than the total awning width. Awning enclosures require a minimum clearance of 10 inches if mounting above an exit or entrance. Projection will be a multiple of 0 5m and less than 4m. Measure the area of the projection the length that the awning extends.

Measure the desired width on top of your arbor pergola canopy or sunroom. 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. Step 1 measure the height of the wall where you want to install your awning. To get the right size retractable awning for your home simply download and follow the easy awning measuring instructions at right.

Measure the desired projection on top of your arbor pergola canopy or sunroom. 90 inches is required from the deck or patio to the top of the mounting space c. From your patio or deck floor to the bottom of your roof eave or overhang. This allows for a proper walk through height out at the front edge of the awning.

The total eclipse comes with a ten year frame warranty and a five year frame finish fabric and motor warranty. Our most common projection for a patio awning is 2 5m but it all depends on how much shading you want to provide. You can choose a width from 8 ft. Select the projection that best fits your needs d.

For low clearances or difficult mounting locations mount the retractable awning to the ceiling an overhang like an eave or soffit or the roof instead of the wall. This model requires no electricity. 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. Manual patio retractable awning 120 in.

A minimum of 7 feet 6 in. Projection in sand aleko awning is the first choice for most aleko awning is the first choice for most home owners who choose a manually operated model because for its value it extends out a full 10 ft from your house giving you up to 120 sq. Measuring the height is a little trickier. Here s how to measure for a retractable 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.