How Far From The Window Should The Retractable Awning Be

Each awning is custom made.

How far from the window should the retractable awning be.

We can create custom awnings that range from 8 feet to 35 feet and custom projections that range from 5 feet to 13 feet. For best sun protection your projection should be about half the height of your window. Now you know how to measure for an awning. For example a window that measures 60 in height would have an awning that has a 30 projection.

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. Window awnings can cut glare by 94 and exterior heat by 77 resulting in reducing interior temperatures by. 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. If you require a retractable awning in your backyard it is important that it perfectly fit the intended space you wish to shade.

A huge decision to make when buying an awning is whether you should get a retractable awning or a non retractable awning. Give us a call at 1 800 44 awning. 10ʼ is the most common distance but larger depths 11 8 and smaller models are available to meet your needs. How far will the awning project from the mounting wall.

It really boils down to budget. Refer to the drawing. I don t think there s anyone who would rather have a non retractable awning. The maximum pitch can be adjusted to 45 degrees in most cases.