AWNING PROJECTION CALCULATOR
Estimate the projection before the quote.
Enter the vertical height you need to protect and the relevant sun elevation angle. The tool calculates a rough horizontal projection to use as a starting point for awning model and site review.
HOW TO USE THE RESULT
Treat it as a starting dimension.
The estimate helps frame the conversation around sun angle and protected height. It does not calculate wind load, bracket capacity, drainage, fabric performance, door clearance, or whether a specific model can be supplied at that width and projection.
CALCULATOR FAQ
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How does the awning projection calculator work?
It uses a simple trigonometric estimate: required protected height divided by the tangent of the sun elevation angle. The result is a planning starting point, not a final awning specification.
Where do I find the sun elevation angle?
Use local solar-position data for the time of day and season when shade is most important. A site survey or project-specific solar study is more reliable than a single generic angle.
Why might the final awning projection differ?
The final projection must also account for front-bar height, pitch, fascia or ceiling construction, bracket positions, door clearance, wind exposure, selected model, fabric, and the required shaded area.
Can the result be used for cassette and folding-arm awnings?
The geometric estimate can help compare a starting projection for both formats, but each model has its own width and projection combinations, installation limits, and fixing requirements.
START WITH THE OPENING
Have a projection, opening, and site photo?
Share the size, application, quantity, and destination. We will respond with the questions needed to move toward a reliable quotation.