Outdoor Panels Measuring Guide
Measuring Guide for our Commercial and Residential Customers:
How to Measure Outdoor Panels:
How to measure the total width of your panels: To determine total width of your outdoor drapes the space or rod to be used should be measured straight across (in inches) and multiplied by 1.5. This will allow enough fabric to be pulled across your opening when you want your drapes to be closed. If you prefer a fuller look when your drapes are in the closed position, you can multiply by 2 instead of 1.5. This DOES NOT apply to Goblet Pinch Pleat, Pinch Pleat and Euro Pleat. The width chosen for is the finished width.
How to measure the total height of your panels: The total height should be measured where you want your panels to hang (either right on the floor of your outdoor room or a few inches above) to 1/4" above where your mounted pole will be.
Rod Pocket: The most popular way to hang your outdoor panels is by a decorative rod or metal pole where the pocket is sewn at the top of your Sunbrella furniture grade fabric, creating an opening to slide your rod through. The measurements are taken from the top of where the pole will be mounted to the floor of your outdoor room (E). Please note that there is some rod "take-up" when the material is gathered onto the pole. Add 1" to the finished length for smaller rods and 2" for rods 2" in diameter or larger.
Tab Top: These hang below the rod with the top of the panel about 1-2" from the bottom of the rod. Please measure from the top of the rod to the floor.
Panels that are hung from grommets: Measure from the bottom of the grommet to the floor of your outdoor room (D). Please be sure that your pole is up high enough that the bottom of the grommet is higher than the top of the window molding.
Functional Panels: If your panels are to function - that is, open and close to cover the entire window - you'll need to provide measurement (F). In most cases, adding 4-8" beyond your open or closed window frame (A) on each side is recommended. If you need the panels to completely clear the entire window and frame when opened, your pole width (F) needs to be approximately 30% larger than the window width (A) for pleated panels or 20% larger for flat top panels.
Non-Functional Panels: Panels that are non-functional (just decorative) can be ordered as side panels. Specify if you would like single width panels, 1.5 width panels, or double width panels.
A - Outside window frame to outside frame
B - Top window frame to bottom of frame
C - Top of pole to top of molding
D - Bottom of ring to floor
E - Top of pole to top to floor
F - Width of pole - NOT including finials
**Please feel free to contact us any time if you require assistance in determining sizes.
