Mounting height with maximum 38 degree pitch.
Minimum height for awning.
If you are planning to mount the cover above a door wall or window you will need to add an additional 10 inches.
Awning projection minimum height 8 2 8 2 10 0 9 0 11 6 9 6 once your location and mounting style has been determined review the area con firming that you have a clear span for the entire width of the awning with no light fix tures downspouts doors that open out onto the deck or patio or any other obstructions.
1000xt models require only 7 feet.
The mounting height must be higher how much higher depends on how far out the awning projects.
These are based on the awning having a 2m leadrail typical walk under height when fully extended.
To have the awning.
Some industry experts recommend a minimum height of 7 or 8 feet to allow for people to stand under the canopy without feeling cramped.
Mounting height with optimum 14 degree pitch.
Or 0 53 m2 clear opening width of 20 508 and clear opening height of 24 610.
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.
Our most common projection for a patio awning is 2 5m but it all depends on how much shading you want to provide.
16 to allow for center frame supports and to allow the door to open outward.
A minimum of 80 inches is needed from the front bar of a fully extended awning to the ground.
Dimensions in parentheses are in millimeters.
Awning windows do not meet clear opening area of 5 7 sq ft.
See our technical page for mounting height requirements.
Measure for your awning.
For the height follow the line labeled a the minimum height requirement is 7 feet 6 inches.
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.
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.
Clear opening formulas provide dimensions for determining area available for egress.
Minimum mounting height above door opening for awnings 72 wide and over is.
13 to allow the door to open outward.
Mounting height with minimum 5 degree pitch.
Minimum mounting height above door opening for awnings 71 wide and under is.