Measure for your awning step 1.
How to measure for door awning.
Measuring to measure for the ideal awning width measure along the exterior wall of your house.
Most awning models including all 1000xt models match the size measured.
Awning must be 8 wider than door opening to allow the door to open outward.
You will need to measure up the wall to where you d like to have the awning.
How to measure for window awnings.
It s important to know the size of your window the type of your window the direction your window faces if the window cranks out and how much coverage you want for your window.
Minimum mounting height above door opening for awnings 71 wide and under is.
Awnings that face south and east the wall height of the awning should be 1 2 the window height.
To determine the width of your awing measure along the side of your house to decide.
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 practice is to add 6 to outside width of door or window.
Door awnings finding the perfect size.
From your patio or deck floor to the bottom of your.
Locate the mounting point where you will mount the top of the awning.
Determine fabric style and color.
Measure the width where you will mount the hinges on each side of the door trim or wall.
Typically standard awnings come.
Measuring the height is a little trickier.
Measure for window awnings.