How Big Should A Awning Be For Rain

There isn t general rules to size an overhang.

How big should a awning be for rain.

The optimum depth varies with the latitude and the type of climate. How high do you need to mount a retractable awning on the wall. The decision to retract or extend an awning when it s raining is more a matter of responsible judgment and your discretion. In hot climates without heating requirements overhangs and shading devices should be large and cover the solar facade and possible adjacent outdoor living spaces.

A 1 4 will add 192 pounds and a torrential downpour of 1 pushes that to 640 pounds. The size both width and projection along with the awning pitch and of course the density of the rain determine if pocketing will occur. A 12 x10 awning has a surface area of 120 square feet. A light rain that drops 1 8 of rain will add 80 pounds of weight over the surface of the fabric.

The bigger the surface the more weight the arms must support. Pairing for a larger width if you were hoping for a projection wider than 7m many awnings can be coupled. Do retractable awnings block the rain. Retractable awnings are designed only for sun protection.

However if you set the pitch steep enough the water will run off. Most awnings we sell are around the 3m wide mark. If you notice water pooling on the fabric you need to close the awning. To help maximize the amount of rain that can be shed allow the installer to maximize pitch upon install and partially extend the awning as discussed above.

That will allow the rain water to run off the awning without pooling on the cover.