How to Measure
Easy and quick Steps to measure
Solaris Valance and Solaris Cassette Awnings
For Decks, Patios and Balconies
Step 1. Measure the height from your deck or patio floor vertically up to the installation point of your Awning. The installation Point is depending on your application, this could be wall, ceiling, eave or roof installation. If you have less than 7ft. 6 inches from your deck or patio floor to the installation point wall, ceiling or eave, we strongly recommend a Roof-installation. Note: In order to have enough head room under the Awning the height should not be less than 7ft. 6 inches.
Step 2. Measure the desired width of your Solaris Retractable Awning, you can choose a width from 8 ft. to 19 ft. in 1 foot increments. We recommend to extend your Awning at least 1ft. on each side to get the best shade value. Note: The actual Fabric width is 6 inches less than the total Awning width. In order to install your Awning properly you need a horizontal clearance of at least 9 inches with no obstructions. Wall lights, speakers or other objects can be replaced.
Step 3. With the width you measured for your Awning, you can now choose the related projection. Please choose the available projection in the list below.
| Width | 8 ft. | 9 ft. | 10 ft. | 11 ft. | 12 ft. | 13 to 19 ft. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projection | 6 ft. 6 inch | 6 ft. 6 inch | 6 ft. 6 inch | 6 ft. 6 inch | 6 ft. 6 inch | 6 ft. 6 inch |
| 8 ft. 2 inch | 8 ft. 2 inch | 8 ft. 2 inch | 8 ft. 2 inch | 8 ft. 2 inch | ||
| 9 ft. 8 inch | 9 ft. 8 inch | 9 ft. 8 inch | ||||
| 11 ft. 5 inch |
Manual operation: Decide on which side, left or right, you want to crank the awning.
Motorized operation: For awnings more than 13 ft. in width and 8 ft. 2 inches in projection, we recommend to motorize your Awning. In this case, please note whether the electric outlet is on the left or right hand side of the wall.
Easy and quick Steps to measure
Solaris Pergola Awning (Standard Motorized)For Arbors, Pergolas and Sunrooms Step 1. Measure the desired width on top of your arbor, pergola, canopy or sunroom. You can choose a width from 8 ft. to 19 ft. in 1 foot increments. Note the actual fabric width is 6 inches less than the total Awning width. Step 2. Measure the desired projection on top of your arbor, pergola, canopy or sunroom. Depending on the width you can choose a projection from 8 ft. to 19 ft.  L=WidthS=Projection |
Easy and quick Steps to measure
Solaris Window Awning (Drop arm)
For Windows and Doors
Step 1. For windows with and without wood frame, measure the outside width of your window-frame and add at least 4inches on each side of your window. This is considered the window Awning width. Above your window you will need a 5 inch clearance to install the Awning cassette, as the cassette height is 4 inches. The Solaris Window Awning is available in widths from 26 to 96 inches, in 2 inch increments. Wall or ceiling-mount is standard.
Note: The actual fabric is a few inches less than the total Awning width.You have the 2 choices of 62 inches or 94 inches in projection/drop.
Manual interior Operation: Looking from inside the house! Decide to crank the Awning left or right side.
Manual exterior Operation: Looking from outside the house! Decide to crank the Awning left or right side.
Motorized Operation: Looking from inside the house! Decide to have the Motor cable left or right.
Solaris Window Awning with drop arms and Crank on right side.
Easy and quick Steps to measure
Solaris Window Blind (Vertical Rails)
For Windows and Doors
Step 1. For Windows with and without Wood frame measure the outside width of your window-frame and add three inches for the rails. This is considered as the window blind width. You can choose a width from 26 inches to 96 inches in 2 inch increments. Above the window you need at least a 5 inch clearance to install the window awning cassette.
Step 2. Measure the outside height of your window frame or wood frame, and add 5 inches. This is considered as the window blind height.
Manual interior Operation: Looking from inside the house! Decide to crank the Awning from the left or right side.
Motorized Operation: Looking from inside the house! Decide to have the motor cable left or right.
