HOW TO MEASURE for astroguard hurricane shutters

  You will need:  A tape measure  Pencil and paper

Let’s start with measuring.  Draw a quick sketch of your house showing where each piece of AstroGuard belongs.  Start with the Front Door and go clockwise, numbering each opening.  This drawing will come in handy at storm time. 
 
Rule of Thumb:  If your openings are concrete, overlap the opening by four inches wherever possible.  If you have wood-framed openings, overlap by one inch.  This is required for proper installation of AstroGuard Hurricane Fabric. 
 
 

For a Standard Concrete Opening:  

Measure the opening Width first, then Height

a. For Doors, overlap the left side, right side and top by four inches.  This means you will add eight inches to the width and four inches to the height.  The same is true for Garage Doors and Sliding Glass Doors. 

b. For Windows, add four inches on all four sides.  This means you will add eight inches to both the width and the height.

c. For Lanais, overlap the left side, right side, and top by four inches.

d. If you have trim or decorative molding around a window or door, simply measure far enough past the trim to allow four inches of fabric to lay flat against the wall.  

e. If your windows are surrounded by stucco band that is thicker than ½”, measure outside the band.

For a Standard Wood-Framed Opening

a. Most wood-framed houses have a double 2x4 frame around each opening.

b. Anchors should be placed in the center of the 2x4 framing

c. Measure one inch past the buck opening on each side.  

For each opening, write down the: 

a. Width & Height

b. Type of Opening (window/door/garage, etc.)

c. Sides to Attach (Left & Right, Top & Bottom, Top & Both Sides or All 4 Sides)

d. Surface Type (usually concrete or wood) 

e. Number of Clips needed. 
 
Rule of Thumb:  Usually you will attach the longest two sides of each opening.  Exceptions include Bay Windows (attach all four sides), Lanai or Patio openings (attach top and both sides) and other large openings with a width or height greater than 120” (attach three or four sides).   
 
The Surface Type tells you which type of hardware to purchase with your AstroGuard material. 
 
AstroGuard is attached to your home with patented Clips.  In most cases, Clips are placed every 12 inches along the attachment sides of the AstroGuard material.  However, it is important that you check the engineering documents included with your AstroGuard purchase for the proper clip spacing for your type of home and location. 
 
Rule of Thumb:  Clips are spaced at 12 inches apart for most homes, but you MUST check the engineering documents for proper clip spacing for your home.