The Solaris Drop-Arm Awning is a premium external shading system designed to protect your home from intense heat and glare. By intercepting sunlight externally, it is significantly more effective than internal blinds—keeping your interior naturally cool and lowering air conditioning costs.

Powered by the sun and fully wireless, the Solaris combines a modern, minimalist aesthetic with robust weather protection.

Why Choose Solaris?

☀️ Blocks 90% of Solar Heat Designed specifically for vertical windows and glass doors, the Solaris stops heat transfer at the source. This stabilizes your indoor temperature and reduces your energy bills.

👁️ Glare Reduction & Daytime Privacy The high-density textile filters bright sunlight, allowing you to watch TV or work on screens without blinding glare. It preserves your view of the outdoors while providing excellent visual privacy from the street during the day.

🔋 100% Wireless Solar Power No electrician required. The system runs on a built-in battery and solar panel.

• Continuous Charging: The panel tops up the battery whenever the sun shines.

• Emergency Backup: Includes a built-in charging port for standard chargers—perfect for extended periods of overcast weather.

🛡️ Full-Cassette Protection When you don't need shade, the awning retracts fully into a slim, powder-coated aluminum box (cassette). This protects the fabric and mechanism from rain and dirt, ensuring a long lifespan and a clean look on your façade.

🕹️ Precision Control Use the included remote to stop the arms at any angle (0° to 170°). Extend fully for maximum coverage or retract partially to dial in the perfect amount of natural light.

NOTE*: The motor's wiring are on the left side of the awning when you are facing it.

Frame & Fabric Colours

Frame

• White

• Dark Grey

Technical details

• Operation: Solar-powered motor with remote control

• Mechanism: Pivot arm awning, swing angle 0°–170°

• Fabric: 100% solution-dyed acrylic, >280 g/m², UV and fade resistant

• Frame: Powder-coated 6063-T5 aluminium with steel roller tube

• Wind resistance: 62–74 km/h

• Motor: Wistar motor, IP44 waterproof rating

Warranties

• Frame & motor: 5 years

• Fabric fade resistance: 5 years

• Solar panel: 2 years

What you receive

• 1 × Solaris Solar Motorised Drop Arm Window Awning

• 1 × Instruction / installation manual

1) Mounting Space

Make sure that you have at least 150mm of space above the window to mount the awning.

2) Choose Width

Measure: Record the width of your window.

Selection: From the drop-down menu, choose a unit width that is at least 200mm wider than the window.

Capacity: The maximum width of the window awning is 4000mm.

Customization: Call or e-mail us if you need a custom width.

3) Choose Projection

Measure: Record the height of your window.

Selection: Choose a projection that is at least 100mm more than that height if you want to cover the entire window.

Capacity: The maximum projection of the window awning is 2500mm.

Customization: Contact us if you need a custom projection.

Dispatch & Delivery

• Quick Dispatch:
  In-stock items are processed and dispatched within 48 hours of payment confirmation (excluding weekends and public holidays).
• Estimated Delivery Times for In-Stock Items:
  North Island: Expect delivery within 5–7 business days.
  South Island: Expect delivery within 5–14 business days.
  (Exact delivery estimates are displayed at checkout.)
• Handling Heavy or Bulky Items:
  For larger or heavier items, please ensure someone is available at delivery to assist with unloading. Additional delivery assistance can be arranged if required (an extra fee may apply).

Click & Collect

• How It Works:
  At checkout, select Pickup as your shipping method. Our team will contact you once your order is ready.

• Please bring your confirmation email when you come to collect your order.

  Pickup Location: Pilkington Park, Unit 4, 167 Pilkington Road, Point England.

  Pickup Hours: 10am to 3pm (Tue-Fri) except public holidays.

  Learn More

Shipping Costs

• Calculate Your Shipping:
  Use our shipping calculator by entering your postcode at checkout to get an estimate of your shipping cost.

Returns

We offer a full refund (including shipping) under the following conditions:

• Defective Items:
  If a faulty item is found to be defective and cannot be fixed or replaced.
• Incorrect Descriptions:
  If the item does not match its website description.

Refund Timeframe: Once your refund request is approved, the funds will be returned to your original payment method within 5–7 business days. (Bank processing times may vary).

Learn more about our Return and Refund Policy

Need Assistance?

• Email: support@livingculture.co.nz
• Phone: 0800 298 398
• Auckland Showroom: 139 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland, 0627
• Christchurch Showroom: 217 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041

We stand behind the quality of our products. Most items include at least a 12-month warranty, with extended coverage on many collections.

If your item arrives damaged or faulty, please let us know within 14 days of delivery, and we’ll replace it at no cost.

If a problem arises during the warranty period, we’ll assess it and offer a repair, replacement, or refund where appropriate.

Want to learn more about specific warranty periods and coverage? Visit our Warranty Information page for full details.