Calculating Window Awning Drop And Projection

Adjustable window retractable awnings.

Calculating window awning drop and 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. Measure the height of the window from the edge of the trim on each end. Awnings that face west the point drop of the awning should be 1 2 the height of the window for the best coverage. A standard projection b would be approximately half the height of your window.

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. Give us a call at 1 800 44 awning. You can choose either projection this will change the height of the. The cover of this manual arm canopy has 160 degrees of adjustability.

Now you know how to measure for an 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. 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. How to measure projection of awning.

The projection of the awning is usually determined by the height of window or point drop unless a crank out window. These roll up window and porch awnings are a fine purchase for those who need a flexible use covering. With window awnings projection is replaced by vertical height. Our most common projection for a patio awning is 2 5m but it all depends on how much shading you want to provide.

Awnings that face south and east the wall height of the awning should be 1 2 the window height.