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Solaris Open Lateral-Arm Awning

Value-engineered wide span for storefronts.

4.6 (132 reviews) 8-year frame / 5-year fabric Production 3–5 weeks · freight 3–7 days after ship

Product photos

Solaris Open Lateral-Arm Awning — in a hospitality setting (photo 1)Solaris Open Lateral-Arm Awning — installed on a terrace (photo 2)Solaris Open Lateral-Arm Awning — structural detail (photo 3)

Overview

Max width
20 ft
Max projection
11.5 ft
Wind rating
Beaufort 5 (EN 13561 Class 2)
Operation
Motorized, Manual crank
Frame
Aluminium torsion bar with steel arm cables
Fabric
Solution-dyed acrylic or PVC-coated polyester
Valance
Optional straight valance with acrylic binding
Sewing thread
PTFE sewing thread on acrylic; bonded polyester on PVC

Specifications

  • Max width20 ft
  • Max projection11.5 ft
  • Warranty8-year frame / 5-year fabric

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

  • Hood cover
  • Wall brackets
  • Rafter brackets

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

4.6 average from 132 reviews. Full feed (Google, Trustpilot, Facebook, Angi, Yelp, Houzz, BBB, Judy’s Book, Superpages, Manta) on /reviews.

“Certified partner, masonry anchors, torque to the manual. Not a gig crew.”
Chris M. · Dallas, TX

FAQs

Q: Is a hood required?

A: Recommended for uncovered installations to protect the fabric roll.

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