Measure the height of the window from the edge of the trim on each end.
Calculating window awning drop and projection.
The default awning height is the same as the awning projection.
The projection of the awning is usually determined by the height of window or point drop unless a crank out window.
A standard practice is to add 6 to outside width of door or window.
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.
Contact us to order custom sizes.
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Be sure to allow for clearance of window or door.
For example a window that measures 60 in height would have an awning that has a 30 projection.
We can create custom awnings that range from 8 feet to 35 feet and custom projections that range from 5 feet to 13 feet.
For maximum strength the rule of thumb is to have 3 inches of drop for every foot of projection that the awning can extend.
Now you know how to measure for an awning.
A well placed awning will block the hot sun in the summer when the sun is higher in the sky at noon but will allow the sun to shine into the house in the winter when it is lower in the sky at noon.
A hem allowance of 1 2 inch 12 7 mm is added to each side of this width.
The projection will be calculated from both the height and depth measurements.
How to measure projection of awning.
B height awning height measured on structure.
Measure from side to side at the top of the awning.
Be sure the window projection does not protrude int the path of foot traffic and should be 6 8 above the ground.
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You can choose either projection this will change the height of the.
Determine projection b of awning.
Determine height a that awning should be from bottom to top.
Call for exact sizes in this instance.
Custom projections widths and heights are available.
Our most common projection for a patio awning is 2 5m but it all depends on how much shading you want to provide.
The angle at which the sun strikes the window at midday depends on the season of the year and the latitude at which the house is located.
Determine width c that awnings should be.
With window awnings projection is replaced by vertical height.
In that instance you need to ensure the window when cranked out does not hit the awning.
The angle of retractable awnings affects their maximum strength or their wind load.
Custom awnings don t hesitate to call us if you think you want an awning wider than 20 feet or with a different projection.
How do you calculate the projection factor of a gable end roof overhang.
1 select your desired width and projection x height from the drop down menus.
The projection is how far the awning will project from the building.
A four inch sleeve for the head rod is assumed and automatically added to the calculated projection.