How to Measure Outdoor Automatic Awning / Straight Drop / Fixed Guide Awning Fabric Reskins
Important steps to follow when measuring Outdoor Awning Reskins.
Print Blinds Downunder measuring form or download Blinds Downunder measuring form for computer or device, from our website. Document blind measurements and details.
Measuring Instructions
Items you will need
Use a metal tape measure. Make sure the tape measure is taught when taking measurements.
Always write down the width measurement first and then the drop measurement second on all blinds.
Only write measurements down in millimetres.
For Awnings Reskins document the actual base rail for width measurement (Do not include the plastic or metal end caps), also check fabric in three spots. If you are replacing you old canvas awning, the fabric may have shrunk.This is why it is important to use the base rail width only (make sure to deduct a couple of millimetres off the actual width to ensure fabric will not hit plastic end caps. Also compare base rail measurement to actual tube length, to ensure fabric is clear to function on the blind tube.
For the vertical measurement (Drop), ideally you would measure your exact skin size. If this is not possible, you will need to measure from the top of your hood box to the top of the side rail bracket guide full extension (your finished drop), you will need to add an additional 500mm to your drop, to allow for fabric around your blind tube. Please add any additional allowance you would like blind to go past the window (rail bracket guides).The hood size is considered part of your reskin size. Each individual scenario needs to be accessed prior to placing order.
For Sewn Pockets please provide details in the notes section on order page, based on the below image. The drop measurement will be measurement from top of pocket to bottom pocket or spline, depending on your configuration.
Always double check measurements with the measurements you have written down.
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