Premium Exterior Outdoor Solar Shades

Width:

• Looking at your window and surrounding wall or other installation location, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the shade extends about 2-3" on each side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance.
• Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including your desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width.

Height: 

• Consider how far above the window or other opening you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. Since the shade spools into the headbox, it does not need to be installed high above the window to have the shade fabric fully clear the window or other opening.
• Measure from the top of where you will mount the shade on the wall or cross beam down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. If the shade will go to the ground, we recommend leaving 6-12" of space for air flow and for room to install cable guides. That is your ordering height.

Width:

• Looking at your window and surrounding wall, decide what area you would like to cover. We recommend the shade extends about 2-3" on either side of the window opening for the best light control and appearance.
• Using a metal tape measure, measure from left to right including any desired extra space on each side of the window—that is your ordering width.

Height: 

• Consider how far above the window you would like to install your shade but at least starting with the minimum vertical space referenced above. Since the shade spools onto the roll, it does not need to be installed high above the window to have the shade fabric fully clear the window.
• Measure from the top of where you will mount the shade on the wall down to where you want the bottom of the shade to be, using the same extra space below your window opening as you used above, or to the bottom edge of the trim if you prefer; if you have a protruding windowsill, measure down to the top of the sill. That is your ordering height.

Note: The shade fabric may rub against the trim when operating. If your trim is more than 1/2" thick, consider adding shims (not included) under the brackets for additional clearance. If your trim is 3/4" or thicker, we recommend ordering the shade with the reverse roll option.

Width:

• We don't normally recommend mounting roller shades directly on the trim unless your window configuration doesn't allow for other placements. Also be sure that the trim is structurally sound and can support the installation screws and weight of the shade. Your ordered width will be the bracket to bracket measurement which cannot exceed the width of your trim. However, the fabric portion of roller shades is always narrower than the ordered width, and will not extend to the edges of the trim.
• Confirm that the height of your trim is at least the minimum height required for installing the mounting brackets. At the top of your window, use a steel measuring tape and measure from outer edge to outer edge of the trim.  That is your ordering width. 
• Note that the fabric portion of the shade will be narrower than your ordered width.

Height: 

• Measure from the top of your trim to the bottom of your trim or to the top of the windowsill if you have a protruding sill. That is your ordering height.