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); baguette supports 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.
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 are important, particularly where Fairview facade systems are already being considered.
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Do you have a minimum order quantity?
Yes. The minimum order quantity is 500 linear metres for Aluminium Battens and 1000m2 for Terracotta Battens.
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What are your standard 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 Category team for project-specific pricing.
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What batten sizes are available?
Solara battens are available in a 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 5.8 m and Terracotta Battens up to 1.5 m.
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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 1.5 m lengths.
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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.
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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.
