If you are planning to mount the cover above a door wall or window you ll need to add an additional 10 inches.
How to measure the projection of a retractable deck awning.
From your patio or deck floor to the bottom of your roof eave or overhang.
Select the projection that best fits your needs d.
In 1 foot increments.
Measure for your awning.
The total eclipse comes with a ten year frame warranty and a five year frame finish fabric and motor warranty.
To measure for the ideal awning width measure along the exterior wall of your house.
Awning enclosures require a minimum clearance of 10 inches if mounting above an exit or entrance.
This model requires no electricity.
Note the actual fabric width is 6 inches less than the total awning width.
You can choose a width from 8 ft.
A minimum of 7 feet 6 in.
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.
Manual patio retractable awning 120 in.
Projection will be a multiple of 0 5m and less than 4m.
This allows for a proper walk through height out at the front edge of the awning.
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.
Here s how to measure for a retractable awning.
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.
90 inches is required from the deck or patio to the top of the mounting space c.
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.
You will need to measure up the wall to where you d like to have the awning at least 7 feet and 6 inches.
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.
If you don t have this clearance we can create a customized awning solution for you.
Determining the awning s projection measure the protrusion of your existing patio or deck and select one of the standard awning projections.
Step 1 measure the height of the wall where you want to install your awning.
Measure the desired projection on top of your arbor pergola canopy or sunroom.
Our most common projection for a patio awning is 2 5m but it all depends on how much shading you want to provide.
Measuring the height is a little trickier.
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 area must be unobstructed for the awning to extend properly.
Of coverage and protection.
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.