Most arches are imperfect (not a semi-circle), but it's better if you have the shade made perfectly, then use a sharp straight edge to trim the shade as needed. If your width is 60", then your height should be 30". You can also provide an exact template of the window, imperfections and all, and we'll have the arch made to the template. |
Measuring Guidelines - SKYLIGHTS With skylight shades, the procedures for outside mounts are the same as for standard rectangular shades.
Order the narrowest width and the shortest height. |
Five Steps to an Accurate Template 1. Tape butcher paper or heavy wrapping paper over the window opening, allowing plenty of overlap. Use paper that has never been folded; a template can have no folds or creases. 2. Draw an exact outline of the window opening by carefully tracing over the inside edge of the window frame with a fine tip pen or marker. 3. Remove the paper from the window opening. If the shade is an outside mount, add the desired amount of overlap to the window outline and draw a second outline around it to match the shape of the finished shade. 4. Mark the shade dimensions on the template. Check that the template dimensions match your measurements of the actual window opening. It is easiest to verify by cutting out the template and repositioning in the window opening. 5. Identify the template and its orientation. Write your name on the template, and mark the "ROOM SIDE" and "TOP". Roll up the template and place it in a mailing tube to include with the order. Do not fold the template. ![]() |
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