You can either have it flat at 180 degrees or you can angle it downward to protect against the sun better.
Best angle for awning.
Would have an awning that has a 30 projection.
The color should also complement both your home s interior as well as exterior.
This is called the pitch of the awning and many people angle the pitch of their awnings to provide the optimal amount of shade from the sun.
Depending on the type of siding on your home or business and the category of awning you have selected how the awning is mounted will vary.
You can choose either projection this will change the height of the awning and how far it projects out from the wall.
However the best height for installation is a more complicated matter.
Refer to the drawing.
For best sun protection your projection should be about half the height of your window.
For windows facing east or west the size of the drop is recommended to be 65 75 for optimal performance.
An angle of 65 75 is the best if your window is facing west or east and 45 60 if your window is facing south.
For example the awning will slope down from its wall mounts toward the outside edge of your deck to allow rain to run off.
It is better to retain this angle for houses in all north temperate latitudes and to adjust the length of the awning making it the right length to block the sun in the summer and allow the sunlight to enter the house in the winter.
For a south facing window the drop can be as low as 45 60 as less coverage is needed due to the angle of the sun.
With the best awning you will enjoy spending more time in your outdoor space so choose wisely.
Another element that we like with this model is that you can adjust the pitch up to 18 inches.
That is where this handy guide comes in.
This refers to how much of an angle the awning will be at when fully extended.