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Edmonton Awnings by Sunesta

Welcome to Solaris Canada's Window & Door Awnings

Your Trusted Provider of Home Shade Solutions in Edmonton, Alberta

Solaris Canada offers two main types of awnings for windows and doors: the Sunbrero and the Sundrop. These awnings are designed to protect your windows and doors from outside elements while adding a stylish touch to your home. With a variety of customization options, we aim to provide Edmonton with the awnings that suit their needs.

Sunbrero Awning

Sunbrero Awning

Max Width: 24’
Max Projection: 7'

The Sunbrero is the best awning solution for smaller sized projects. With a maximum width of 24 feet and a maximum projection of 7 feet, the Sunbrero is a stylish add-on to your home and protects your windows and doors from outside elements. The Sunbrero is highly customizable- you can have them fixed or manually retractable, customized number of ribs, and a large variety of fabric styles and colours. We aim to provide Edmonton with the awnings that suit their needs.

Sunbrero Door and Window awnings not only augment the design of your home, but will protect your windows and entrances from the elements. Choose the shape and size that suits your home the best. With sturdy construction and expert installation from Solaris, your windows and doors will be protected for years to come!

Rectangular-shaped Sunbrero awnings offer the greatest shading versatility, able to cover widths from 1.5′ up to 24′ and projections 16” to 5′. Elongated dome and round awnings can also be custom-built to fit most doorways and windows, and more than 180 fabric choices give you even more customizability. Frames remain almost entirely hidden, and are available in silver anodized or brown flex paint. Optional pull-up kits enable you to stow your awnings away in high winds and heavy snows.

With a 5 year warranty on both fabric and frame, the Sunbrero is a sturdy window and doorway awning you can trust. With regular awning maintenance from the expert service team at Solaris, the life of your awnings can be prolonged even further.

Sunbrero Smart Mount

All the Extras

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Our Smart Mount pull-up kit is perfect for keeping your product safe from the elements.

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The Smart Mount storm strap kit is the safest way to keep your product safe during a storm.

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The Smart Mount rafter bars give the strongest base support of your Sunesta product.

Sunbrero Awning

Styles & Sizing

Sunbrero’s can be designed to fit a variety of doorways and windows, making them the perfect solution to your shading needs.

We can work with you to create the perfect awning to meet your specific requirements.

Detailed Drawings are available in PDF format >

Sundrop Awning

Sundrop Awning

Max Width: 24’
Max Projection: 5'

For shade focused on a window to help protect interior surfaces and keep you house cool, the Sundrop is the solution. And because the sun moves across the sky, your Sundrop can move to maintain the most shade possible while maintaining as much view as possible. Your experts at Solaris will help you create the best customized version of a Sundrop for your specific needs.

Offered in a standard model or with a SmartCase™ for greater protection when retracted, the Sundrop can come as small as 2′ across and as large as 24′ (16′ with the SmartCase) and can project outwards from 2′ to 5′. Adjustable arms let you control the angle of your awning and the level of shade it provides, and optional wireless controls via handheld remotes and/or auto sensors means your Sundrop can be fine tuned with just the push of a button—or even without it! More than 180 fabric choices and four neutral-toned frame options keep your exterior look consistent and stylish while protecting your interior from unwanted heat and brightness.

All retractable Sundrop awnings from Sunesta come with a 10 year warranty on the fabric and a 5 year warranty for the motor and awning frame. Combine that with Solaris’ stellar service including ongoing awning maintenance, and you can confidently enjoy your awning for years.

SmartCase

Greater Protection When Retracted

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Smart Case gives you a fully enclosed cassette to protect your custom made fabric.

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Optional

Mounting hardware for your awning is custom made to mount your Smart Case to your home.

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Optional

When it comes to giving you the best awning, we give you Smart Power to control your awning case.

SunDROP Awning

Styles & Sizing

Standard Features:
– Mounting hardware for walls or ceilings
– Choice of premium quality fabrics
– Armorcoated frames for long lasting colour and protection
– Unique product identification ID for instant service
Optional Features:
– one-piece aluminum hood with weather seal
– cassette for additional fabric protection
– wireless motor operation
– wireless controls and auto sensors
We can work with you to create a solution that is tailored to meet your specific requirements.

Detailed Drawings are available in PDF format >

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Expert Installation for Optimal Performance

Trust Solaris Canada for Your Window & Door Awning Installation

At Solaris Canada, we believe that a product is only as good as its installation. That’s why we provide professional installation for all our window and door awnings. Our team of experts ensures that your awnings are perfectly fitted and functioning, providing optimal performance and longevity. With Solaris Canada, you can rest assured that your awnings will be installed with precision and care, protecting your windows and doors for years to come.

Maintenance

Maintaining Your Awning - A Guide to Longevity

Simple Steps to Keep Your Solaris Canada Awnings in Top Condition

Our awnings are not only easy to operate, they’re also easy to maintain. To start with, the location of your awning determines the frequency we recommend cleaning it. If your home is located inland, you should clean your awning twice a year. If you are on or near the ocean, you should clean your awning once a month due to the salt exposure.

  • To clean your awning, spray off loose debris and dirt with a water hose. For bird droppings and other attached residue, use warm water and a soft bristled scrub brush on the spot requiring attention before rinsing with your hose. After you have removed any loose dirt and/or residue, allow your awning to dry completely before coating with a rain repellent such as Scotch Guard.
  • If your awning fabric has tougher stains such as mildew, you can attempt to remove the stains with a mild soap, such as Ivory Snow or Woolite, with warm water and a soft bristled scrub brush. Avoid using any product with the word “detergent” in it. Again, only use a mild soap. After using the soap, rinse the awning thoroughly with water from your hose. Allow the awning to dry completely before coating the fabric with a rain repellent as mentioned previously.
  • Proper care for the frame of your awning includes rinsing it with water from your hose, wiping it down with a soft cloth and using a 100 percent silicone lubricant on all moving parts of the lateral awning. Again, the lubricant must be 100 percent silicone. Avoid using lubricants such as WD-40 as they will leave a residue and may stain your awning’s fabric.
  • If the fabric is wet after a rainfall, let the awning dry out (2-3hrs) before retracting it. It is safe to roll up a wet awning for one or two nights, if there is continuous bad weather.
  • Do not use awning during a snowfall. A few snowflakes will not harm it but snow will accumulate and weigh down the awning.
  • Retract your awning during strong winds to prevent unnecessary wear and tear.

Executive Screen Maintenance - Ensuring Optimal Performance

Care Tips for Your Solaris Canada Executive Screens

  • Executive screens should be watched during operation. Objects left under a motorized unit can prevent the unit from lowering and may damage the unit.
  • Mesh fabric and aluminum framing can be cleaned with water and a soft brush. A mild detergent like dish soap can be used, but do not use chemicals. After cleaning the mesh, allow it to dry before retracting the screen.
  • Interruption of power can affect motorized unit operation. Make sure power is still getting to the unit by checking circuit breakers and ground faults for resetting. Remotes also have a limited battery life so if the remote light does not come on when the buttons are pushed, the battery needs to be replaced.
  • Retract units during strong winds. Wind load may affect the ability of the unit to extend or retract. The screens should never be used solely to block wind.

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Frequently Asked Questions

All of our awnings are custom made and take approximately 3 -8 weeks from the time an order is placed until it is installed.

If your awning is to be installed directly under an eaves trough or soffit then a hood cover is typically not needed. If the awning is to be exposed to sunlight and weather, a hood cover can extend the life of the fabric.

Our fabrics have been tested and proven to provide up to 98% UV protection from the harmful effects of the sun when used in shade applications. This protective factor is inherent to the product and will not be reduced by usage and/or fabric exposure to the sun.

A motor offers ease of use and is required if a wind sensor is needed. Research has shown that motorized awnings are used 4 times more often than a manual control. All our motors come complete with a convenient plug-in cable (no hard wiring is required) and a wireless remote control which will work up to a hundred feet away even through the walls of your home.

This is really a matter of personal taste. All fabrics provide the same shade although a darker fabric will appear darker underneath where a lighter fabric will appear lighter. UV is absorbed at the same levels, light or dark.

A combination of injection die cast, gravity die cast and extruded aluminum make up the framework of our awnings and ensure rust and corrosion will never be an issue. All aluminum components are then powder coated for a lifetime of strength and durability.

Our acrylic fabrics are water-resistant, not waterproof. Because they are woven, they are highly breathable, allowing the fabric to dry quickly with only air exposure. Another advantage to the acrylic fiber is that it will not support the growth of mildew. The fabrics are treated with a fluorocarbon finish, which enhances water repellency, meaning a light to medium rain will not allow water to penetrate.

No. Permits are typically not needed for residential awnings, however if your residence has a condo board or architectural controls you may require approval.

All fabrics featured in our awning collection are 100% solution-dyed, acrylic fabric. The colors in the fabric are dyed into the fibers so that they can't fade or run. In addition to their inherent long-lasting durability, all our fabrics are covered by a 10 year warranty.

A 2007 study conducted by the Center for Sustainable Building Research at the University of Minnesota concluded that awnings can save homeowners up to 25 percent on energy costs. The reason? Because awnings result in cooling energy savings by "reducing direct solar gain through windows." In addition, according to the Department of Energy publication, Cooling Your Home, awnings block up to 90 percent of solar heat that is absorbed through windows.

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