SOLAR SHADE
Measuring Instructions
Remember the solar shades will be made to the sizes given. These sizes will be confirmed verbally over the phone, by fax or by email. Accurate measurements are necessary for custom manufacturing your shades. Solar Shades are custom-manufactured to the measurements you provide. Have on hand a steel measuring tape, paper and pencil, and possibly, a step ladder for high measurements.
Determine the Type of Installation
Will you mount the solar shade INSIDE or OUTSIDE the window casing
ALL MEASUREMENTS
ARE BRACKET TO BRACKET
JUST FOLLOW THESE TIPS
Please give sizes in inches
Measure in 1/8" increments. Round down to the nearest 1/8”
Always use a metal tape
Always record in the same order:
WIDTH X HEIGHT X DEPTH
Check the Casing Depth Inside Mount Outside Mount
The depth of your window may influence whether you choose an Inside Mount (IB) or Outside Mount (OB). For IB mount, the window opening must at least 2” of unobstructed depth to allow for mounting the solar shade. We usually recommend an IB when possible because it provides a cleaner look. However, an
OB can make the window appear larger or hide an unattractive window.
OB mounts are more forgiving to install and can provide less light gaps. When you specify IB, the factory will make a size deduction to allow for bracket widths only. If you specify an
OB, the factory will NOT take any size deductions, your shade will be made the exact size you specify. Keep in mind when measuring for an
OB mount, your first measurement will be from where you will be mounting your brackets at.
MEASURE - INSIDE MOUNT (IB)
Measure the width of the window Measure the height of the window
For INSIDE MOUNTS, For INSIDE MOUNTS,
DO NOT make any deductions. DO NOT make any deductions.
Width: Measure the exact width at the top, Height: Measure the height left, right,
middle and bottom, recording the exact widths. and center, recording the longest height.
For a flush inside mount (the shade completely
recessed so that no part of the shade projects
out of the opening) check that you a minimum
mounting depth of 2-1/2”
MEASURE - OUTSIDE MOUNT (OB)
OB mounts will make windows appear bigger and can be used to advantage to hide unattractive windows. The window covering will hang outside the actual window frame, and should overlap the window frame enough to cover for maximum privacy and light blockage.
Measure the Width of the Window Measure the Height of the Window
Measure to the outside edge of the molding Measure 2-inches above
For greater coverage and 2-inches below window
add 2 to 3 inches to each side
Each of our blinds and shades are custom-made to your specifications we strongly suggest that you follow these instructions carefully and that you double check the measurements you enter.