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Retractable Awnings

Solaris Full-Cassette Awning

Sealed cassette, 24 ft span, Beaufort 6 rated.

4.8 (214 reviews) 10-year frame / 5-year fabric / 5-year motor Production 3–5 weeks · freight 3–7 days after ship

Product photos

Solaris Full-Cassette Awning — installed on a terrace (photo 1)Solaris Full-Cassette Awning — in a hospitality setting (photo 2)Solaris Full-Cassette Awning — structural detail (photo 3)

Overview

Max width
24 ft
Max projection
13 ft
Wind rating
Beaufort 6 (EN 13561 Class 3)
Operation
Somfy io motor + remote, Sun & wind sensor, Manual crank override
Frame
Extruded 6063-T6 aluminium, powder-coated, 200+ RAL colors
Fabric
Solution-dyed acrylic, PTFE sewing thread, optional valance
Valance
Optional scalloped or straight valance, 6–12 in, binding/piping color matched or contrast
Sewing thread
PTFE (Teflon) sewing thread — UV and mildew resistant

Specifications

  • Max width24 ft (single unit)
  • Max projection13 ft
  • Pitch range5° – 45°
  • Warranty10-year frame / 5-year fabric / 5-year motor

Option price list

Typical add-on pricing for this system — final numbers from the configurator after dimensions and photo review.

  • Motor + 1-channel remote$890
  • Wind sensor auto-retract$420
  • Sun / wind combo sensor$580
  • Integrated LED valance$640
  • Roof brackets (stainless, per set)$180
  • Premium frame color (non-white)$380
  • Sunbrella stripe upgrade$180
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Accessories

  • LED light bar
  • Infrared heater
  • Drop-down valance screen
  • Wind sensor

Installation types

  • Wall mount
  • Soffit mount
  • Roof mount
  • Floor / post mount

Installation instructions

  1. Confirm substrate (masonry, wood, steel) and locate structure with a stud finder or as-built drawings.
  2. Select mount type: Wall mount, Soffit mount, Roof mount, Floor / post mount.
  3. Mark bracket centers from the supplied template; keep the torsion bar / front beam level within 1/8 in.
  4. Torque fasteners to the values in the installation manual. Do not substitute lag length.
  5. Program motor limits, pair the remote, and test sun/wind sensors before leaving the site.
  6. Photograph the installed unit and register the warranty within 30 days.
Download installation manual (rev 2026.1, ~20 pages)

Register your warranty within 30 days on the warranty page. Full manual index in the Support Center.

Videos

Full library — install, fly-throughs, factory, maintenance — on /videos.

Reviews

4.8 average from 214 reviews. Full feed (Google, Trustpilot, Facebook, Angi, Yelp, Houzz, BBB, Judy’s Book, Superpages, Manta) on /reviews.

“We retracted when the warnings posted. Frame finish matched the RAL chip. Motor is quiet. Florida packet was in the quote before deposit.”
M. Alvarez · Sarasota, FL
“13 ft projection cassette. Interior blinds never touched the bill. ZIP installer showed up with the right brackets.”
Priya S. · Phoenix, AZ
“Open-arm would have been a mistake. Cassette housing did its job. One star off for freight delay on a mountain ZIP.”
Dan R. · Denver, CO
“Staff are not the wind plan. Sensor retracts. Hood keeps the roll clean on an uncovered storefront.”
Owen K. · Chicago, IL
“RAL chips from the resource library, cassette look retracted. Approved on the second submittal.”
Jordan P. · Austin, TX
“They refused fascia-only on a 24 ft cassette. We hit the ledger. That photo gate is the product.”
Studio North · Los Angeles, CA
“Service form + photo of the install. Motor claim path is documented on /warranty.”
Warranty registration · Boston, MA
“Cassette and sensor. Staff stopped guessing the wind.”
Local listing reviewer · Nashville, TN

FAQs

Q: Can it stay out in rain?

A: Yes at a pitch of 14° or more; retract in sustained winds above 30 mph.

Q: Does it need a permit?

A: Most residential wall-mounted awnings do not. Coastal Florida projects use our Miami-Dade NOA documentation.

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