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KE Durasol Elite Plus Retractable Awnings

Shade on-demand in a versatile, customizable, premium patio awning

The Elite Plus Awning is the most versatile retractable awning in the KE Durasol lineup. The Elite Plus model is a highly practical, premium solution for your home or business that is designed to last a lifetime.

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  • Smart control options
  • Drop Valance Option
  • Folding Arms
  • Overhead Exterior Shade
  • Cross-arm support system allows a 3’8″ minimum width
  • Motorized or manual configurations
  • Adjustable “R-Pitch” option for when the sun is lower in the sky
  • Hundreds of fabric and color choices

Features

KE Durasol Elite Plus retractable lateral arm awning

Elite Plus is the most versatile retractable awning in the KE lineup. A highly practical, premium solution for your home or business that is designed to last a lifetime.

The optional “R-Pitch” adjustable shoulder helps to fine-tune your preferred shade for protection from low sun angles such as late day sun, all year long.

  • Folding Belt-operated support arms encase cables for reduced friction against metal, better performance, and increased lifespan
  • Cross-arm technology allows for minimum 3’8″ width
  • Available in motorized or manual configurations
  • Widths 3’8″ to 46′
  • Projections: 5’3″, 7’8″, 8’6″, 10’2″, 11’2″
  • Solution-dyed acrylic fabrics
  • Hardware available in White, Brown, Sand, Charcoal, or Jet Black
  • Custom frame colors available
  • Limited Lifetime Frame Warranty
  • 10 year fabric warranty
  • Roof, soffit, or wall mount (roof mount not recommended with R-Pitch option)
  • Home automation controls available
KE Durasol Elite Plus retractable arm patio awning over elevated deck

Features to enhance your lifestyle

KE durasol Regal awning optional hood
Folding belt arms
KE durasol Regal awning optional hood
Optional Hood to protect fabric
Durasol Regal awning with Eolis Wind Sensor
Optional Wind Sensor
KE durasol Regal awning optional hood
R-Pitch option to customize tilt
Durasol Regal awning with Eolis Wind Sensor
Optional Cross-Arm Technology
KE Durasol Elite Plus patio awning with solar drop valance- deck
Optional Drop Valance

Fabrics

KE Durasol Awning Fabric Options

First-grade inspected acrylic fabrics in a wide selection of colors and patterns from around the world let you express your sense of style and complement your home’s exterior.

KE’s premier line fabric collection features unique styles from the European design collections Sattler and Paro Tempotest in addition to North America’s best-selling outdoor use acrylic, Sunbrella.

  • 100% solution-dyed acrylic for durability and years of good looks
  • Water repellent and mildew resistant
  • Sewn with Gore Tenara Thread for outdoor applications to resist UV damage and more
  • 10 year fabric warranty
  • International trendsetting fabrics
  • Easy clean finish
  • Shades interior behind awning
  • Sewn with premium High TEX machines
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Hundreds of fabric colors and patterns to choose from

Clean, stylish looks, with something for every personal style and home exterior. A few examples here:

Solids and textures

Domina Awning
pinnacle two awning striped fabric
pinnacle two awning striped fabric
pinnacle two awning striped fabric

Stripes

From fresh, modern combinations to traditional classics, striped awning fabrics are iconic, and color combinations help tie your look together. A few examples here:

Domina Awning
pinnacle two awning striped fabric
pinnacle two awning striped fabric
pinnacle two awning striped fabric

Operation and Control

The Elite Plus awning offers a choice of manual hand crank or motorized operation.

Motorized Awning Operation

Taking control over your patio shading needs is the key benefit of motorization.

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Our KE Durasol Awnings feature Somfy radio motors with manual override functionality. Somfy is a world leader in motorization for shading products.

Durasol Somfy motorized awning control system diagram
Somfy motorization and control system options for Durasol Awning

Control options for motorized KE Durasol awnings

Radio Technology Somfy controls

somfy exterior handheld remote control for motorized outdoor awnings and shades
Somfy Telis exterior remote control
Somfy Smoove single channel wireless wall mount switch
Somfy wireless wall switch (interior wall mount)
Somfy TaHoma wifi to radio motorized awning and shade control hub
Somfy TaHoma® smart control hub
somfy tahoma smart shade control hub app screen
Use mobile device app control with TaHoma
somfy tahoma smart shade control hub app screen
Use voice control devices with TaHoma

Motorized KE Durasol awnings roll up automatically with an optional wind sensor

Our typical motorized patio awning includes a motor with built-in radio receiver, Somfy Eolis® motion-activated wind sensor, water-resistant radio remote, and interior wireless radio switch.

Somfy Wind Sensor for KE Durasol awning automatic control

Manual hand crank awning operation

Innovative Openings offers a hand crank option for manual awning operation.

  • Easy operation
  • Affordable operation solution

Detailing and Customization

Make your Elite Plus Awning perfect for you and your home.

Durasol Awning Valance styles Classic, Straight, Wave, Greek Key, European
5 Valance Styles
KE Durasol Regal Awning Hardware colors White and Sand
Frame Hardware Colors
Durasol Awning Valance styles Classic, Straight, Wave, Greek Key, European
Drop Valance Colors
KE Durasol Regal Awning Hardware colors White and Sand
Braid Trim Colors

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