Retractable Awning Measurements
To determine the width of your awing measure along the side of your house to decide.
Retractable awning measurements. Example a 12 ft. To measure for the ideal awning width measure along the exterior wall of your house. You need at least 7 ft. How to measure for sunsetter retractable awning a measure the height of the wall where you want to install your awning.
Awning enclosures require a minimum clearance of 10 inches if mounting above an exit or entrance. Most awning models including all 1000xt models match the size measured. Awning is 12 feet wide. The sunsetter vista awnings come in pre cut widths of 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. Typically standard awnings come. At least 2 thick the full width of the awning including the mounting brackets at least 9 high or at least 11 high with the awning hood. If you are planning to mount the cover above a door wall or window you ll need to add an additional 10 inches.
Measuring the height is a little trickier. Here s how to measure for a retractable awning for a standard sized awning you will need at least 7 ft. Sunsetter awnings require a minimum height of 7 feet 6 inches from your deck or patio floor to the bottom of. From your patio or deck floor to the bottom of your.
Measure for your awning step 1.