Direct answer: an A380 measurement pack should show the wall, opening, projection, height, obstructions and the route people must keep using. Take the photographs and notes in the same order a reviewer will need them, then request a site-specific direction.
Build the photo pack first
Take one wide photograph facing the wall, one from each side and one from the patio seat at the uncomfortable hour. Add close images of the masonry, cladding, beam, gutter, downpipe, door frame and any visible crack or repair. Do not crop out the context around a possible fixing line. The surrounding structure often matters more than the awning in the middle of the image.
Name the photos by position and time, such as “wall-left,” “wall-right,” “seat-16-30” and “door-open.” A reviewer can then connect each measurement to a visible part of the patio.
Measure width, projection and height
- Measure the usable wall width between corners, openings, downpipes and other permanent obstructions.
- Measure the projection from the wall to the edge of the table or lounge zone, then add the clear route beyond it.
- Record mounting height at both ends and any change in level along the facade.
- Measure door and window travel with the openings fully used, not only when closed.
- Mark the seat height, table edge and the point where low-angle light reaches the user.
Approximate dimensions are acceptable for a first conversation when they are labelled as approximate. Do not turn a tape reading into a final size recommendation without checking the wall and the selected A380 configuration.
Record obstructions and routes
Draw a plan that includes the door swing, steps, garden path, planters, drains, lighting, vents and any furniture that cannot move. Mark the narrowest route in both the open and retracted states. If the awning arm, crank or front edge could enter that route, show the conflict on the sketch.
Record where the person will stand to operate a manual awning. For a motorized direction, mark the likely power entry and control location. These notes keep operation inside the measurement review rather than leaving it to the last stage.
Use the checklist as a review order
Package the evidence in four parts: wall elevation, patio plan, difficult-hour photographs and an operating note. Add the fabric or finish preference only after the physical context is clear. If the patio is not adjacent to a suitable wall, include a note that a pergola or another shade direction should be compared. If the remaining discomfort is side glare, include the edge opening and a screen question.
A380 measurement FAQ
Do I need engineering drawings before contacting BESITSOL?
No. A clear photo set, approximate dimensions and a simple plan are useful starting inputs. The review will identify which details need confirmation.
Should I measure only the window opening?
No. Measure the usable wall, the intended shade footprint, the route, doors and obstructions around the opening.
What if the wall material is unknown?
Photograph it closely, state that it is unknown and avoid drilling or assuming a fixing method. The wall condition must be reviewed before a direction is confirmed.
Product paths for A380 patio shade
Use the A380 Series collection to identify the active manual and motorized paths. The manual A380 awning can be reviewed when the crank location remains accessible; the motorized A380 awning can be reviewed when the operating note calls for convenient control. For a patio away from the facade, start with the patio and garden shade collection so the support footprint is not missed.
Request an A380 measurement review
Send the four-part evidence pack, your target use zone and the hours when the shade is needed. A focused request gives the A380 review a clear decision boundary and prevents a generic size from being treated as a final answer.
