As the name might imply retractable awnings are able to roll up into an enclosure when not in use.
Minimum pitch for awning.
The following table provides the minimum required allowable roof slope for each type of roofing material mentioned in the code.
However you can only use this pitch with built up roofing or specialized synthetic roofing.
At least 2 thick the full width of the awning including the mounting brackets at least 9 high or at least 11 high with the awning hood.
These awnings give you the option of having as much or as little coverage as you want.
Step 2 measure along the wall of your house at the desired mounting height to determine your awning width.
Now that we ve covered the anchoring process for stationary awnings we ll move on to this type.
The minimum pitch for a roof is 1 4 12 which translates to 1 4 inch rise to 12 inches of run.
Sunsetter awnings require a minimum height of 7 feet 6 inches from your deck or patio floor to the bottom of any roof eave or overhang.
If you are considering installing a patio cover or aluminum awning you will want to have a minimum of slope per foot projection.
1000xt models require only 7 feet.
Turn the hand crank to raise or lower the front pitch bar the slope of your canopy may need to be adjusted depending on the time of day.
Slope of a patio cover can also be adjusted for a larger slope if you are following your roofline for example.
Some industry experts recommend a minimum height of 7 or 8 feet to allow for people to stand under the canopy without feeling cramped.
The minimum roof slope allowed by code for any type of roof is in 12 applicable only to coal tar pitch roof systems.
While the 3 12 rule is ideal it is perfectly fine to install the awning with a 2 12 pitch.
This allows for your patio cover to have proper drainage.
Forty five degrees is the best angle for awnings.
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.
A 1 12 pitch is absolute minimum.
As with fixed awnings you will need a tape measure and magnetic level to ensure a proper.
