Patio Awning Height

You will need to measure up the wall to where you d like to have the awning at least 7 feet and 6 inches.

Patio awning height.

Building a fly over patio comes with many benefits including airflow height of ceiling allowing for ceiling fans direction of slope greater size capabilities dramatic change of appearance to the original home. Some industry experts recommend a minimum height of 7 or 8 feet to allow for people to stand under the canopy without feeling cramped. Measuring the height is a little trickier. Roché recommends a pitch of at least 14 for patio awnings which is adequate for encouraging rain to run off the surface without compromising too much head height or shading.

If you are planning to mount the cover above a door wall or window you ll need to add an additional 10 inches. The pitch is fixed in place by your installer. 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. This is a fantastic way to build a structurally stronger and visually larger patio awning.

1000xt models require only 7 feet.