Solara Architectural Sunscreens
Material
High-quality aluminium or terracotta
Finish
Factory-fired natural colours, glazes, powder coat, anodised, or woodgrain
Fixing System
Clip-fixed to slotted rails/T-profiles (concealed); terracotta battens supported with screws.
Warranty
15-year on product/coating (50+ year design life).
Application
Type A, B, and C constructions for mixed-use, residential, commercial, government projects.
Solara is Fairview's range of architectural sunscreen systems featuring high-performance aluminium and terracotta battens, delivering a seamless, integrated finish for commercial, residential, and mixed-use facades. The battens feature factory powder-coated, anodised, or woodgrain finishes on aluminium and fired natural colours on terracotta, colour-matched to Fairview cladding like Clayton and Stryum, with protective delivery to site—speeding specification, simplifying procurement, and ensuring superior consistency over standalone batten suppliers.
Installed as a versatile clip-on or screw-fixed rainscreen, Solara enhances shading, energy efficiency, and NCC compliance across Australian climates. Combining proven non-combustible materials with Fairview's full-specification support, Solara offers an efficient, durable solution that completes your facade design while streamlining onsite coordination.
Complete the Facade
See how Solara transforms the facade by adding depth, screening, and a more resolved architectural finish that elevates the overall design.
Solara Key Benefits
Corrosion-resistant aluminium and self-cleaning terracotta need minimal upkeep.
Solara FAQs
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What is Solara?
Solara is Fairview’s range of architectural sunscreen systems designed to integrate with the Fairview facade system and help complete the building envelope. It brings aluminium and terracotta battens together under one coordinated offer for architects and specifiers.
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What types of projects is Solara suitable for?
Solara is designed for projects where architectural expression, coordination, and compliance confidence matter — especially where Fairview facade systems are already being considered. It is particularly well suited to specification-led projects that benefit from a coordinated facade and sunscreen solution, rather than an off-the-shelf batten purchase.
Solara is commonly suited to commercial facades and feature walls, office buildings, shopping centres and retail developments, institutional projects, residential apartments and townhouses, and mixed-use buildings. It is also a strong fit for sun-shading, screening and ventilation applications, as well as interior decorative walls and ceilings, and landscape elements such as fences, gates and pergolas.
Because battens are often used to add texture, depth, screening and visual rhythm, Solara is popular on projects where the facade needs to do more than perform technically — it also needs to make a design statement. -
Do you have a minimum order quantity?
Yes. The minimum order quantity is 500 linear metres for Aluminium Battens and 1000 linear metres for Terracotta Battens.
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What are your order lead times?
Standard lead times are 10–12 weeks for Aluminium Battens and 12–14 weeks for Terracotta Battens.
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Can I match project-specific colours or finishes?
Yes. Solara Aluminium Battens are available in powder coat, anodised and woodgrain finishes, and can be colour matched to project-specific requirements.
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Is there an additional cost for custom colours?
Additional costs for custom colours may vary depending on project size. Please check with the Fairview sales team for project-specific pricing.
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What batten sizes are available?
Solara battens are available in a wide range of profiles and sizes. Please refer to the brochure for full details.
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What is the maximum batten length?
Aluminium Battens are available up to 5.8m and Terracotta Battens up to 1.5m.
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What fixing options are available for Solara Aluminium?
Solara Aluminium supports concealed fixing and multiple bracket fixing, including top and bottom fixing and intermediate brackets.
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What fixing options are available for Solara Terracotta?
Solara Terracotta comes fully pre-assembled in 1.5m lengths. For specifications and detailed installation info, please refer to our Installation Manual.
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Do installers need special tools or training?
No special tools are required. Generic tools are suitable, but installers should review the installation manual for full guidance.
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Are samples available?
Yes. Samples are available for Solara Aluminium in mill finish and black powder-coated aluminium, and samples are also available for Solara Terracotta. Request samples here.
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What warranty is provided?
Solara Battens, both Aluminium and Terracotta, are covered by a 15-year warranty, subject to terms and conditions.
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Do you have compliance or testing information?
Solara Aluminium has engineering assessment covering spans and live loading, and Solara Terracotta Battens have been tested to structural AS1170.2.
