How Big Should An Awning Be

Not too long ago we were under the impression that door awnings were all striped scalloped and rounded the kind of thing that might adorn an old timey storefront or your grandma s cottage.

How big should an awning be. For homes that are north or south facing marygrove recommends an awning that is as wide as possible. Most awnings we sell are around the 3m wide mark. Before shopping take measurements of the designated space for window and door awnings. A standard projection b would be approximately half the height of your window.

Most awning models including all 1000xt models match the size measured. Awnings that face west the point drop of the awning should be 1 2 the height of the window for the best coverage. First measure the width and add about 5 inches to each side. Measure the height of the window from the edge of the trim on each end.

The appropriate height of an awning that shades your deck will depend on a variety of factors including the width and length of your deck and how far across you want the awning to project. Pairing for a larger width if you were hoping for a projection wider than 7m many awnings can be coupled. Before choosing a style first determine where you want to install the awning. Should be within 1 to 2 how to measure projection of awning.

One final thing to consider when thinking about awning size is the addition of a front or side screen accessory. Matching the window and door height to the space window replacement is typically determined when designing the exterior of a house with the height set to the standard door height of 6 feet and 8 inches. All platinum plus semi cassette. For example if your window is 25 inches wide then you will want an awning around 35 inches wide.

Measure for your awning step 1. Awnings that face south and east the wall height of the awning should be 1 2 the window height. Some industry experts recommend a minimum height of 7 or 8 feet to allow for people to stand under the canopy without feeling cramped. Across our range the largest maximum widths are 7m for a single patio awning unit.

In that instance you need to ensure the window when cranked out does not hit the awning. The projection of the awning is usually determined by the height of window or point drop unless a crank out window. With a standard 8 foot wall height this placement leaves a margin of 16 inches between the top of the window and the ceiling. For example a window that measures 60 in height would have an awning that has a 30 projection.

You will need to measure up the wall to where you d like to have the awning at least 7 feet and 6 inches. Measuring the height is a little trickier.