Shallow depth, high performing louvres, offering excellent protection against wind-driven rain penetration and very good airflow.
INTAKE
EXHAUST
Features & Advantages
- Complex extruded blade design in vertical arrangement for maximum rain defence performance
- Channels in blades, jambs, and mullions to collect and drain water from the louvred area
- Visible interlocking mullions to line up with other façade elements
- Compact and lightweight design, ideal for curtain wall or glazing applications
- Sightproof design
- Delivered to site as pre-fabricated modules for efficient installation
Applications
- Where reliable resistance to wind-driven rain is a priority
- Where using a large plenum behind louvres is impractical due to cost or space considerations
- Where sensitive equipment will be housed close to the louvre system
- Where louvres are to be fitted into curtain walling or glazing system
KEY FEATURES
- Blade Orientation: Vertical
- Mullion Type: Visible
- Louvre Depth: 82mm
- Blade Pitch: 22mm
- Weight: 18kg/m2 based on a 2m x 2m module size
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PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
- Rain Penetration Class: A up to 3.5m/s
- Airflow Class: 2 (entry & discharge)
- Airflow Coefficient Ce (entry): 0.326
- Airflow Coefficient Cd (discharge): 0.388
INTAKE
EXHAUST
WIND DRIVEN RAIN PERFORMANCE (EN 13030:2001)
Core Ventilation Rate (m/s) | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 |
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Penetration Class (13m/s & 75mm/hr) | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | B |
Effectiveness (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Airflow | Coefficient of Entry Ce | 0.326 | Class 2 | Coefficient of Discharge Cd | 0.388 | Class 2 |
RESISTANCE TO AIRFLOW
Note: Based on a 1m x 1m size. Smaller louvres may have a higher Pressure Drop.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
MATERIALS
- Aluminium alloy 6063-T6
FINISH OPTIONS
- Mill finish
- Clear or colour anodised
- Polyester powder coated Matt (standard) or gloss
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Blanking panels (single skin or insulated)
- Bird / vermin guards, insect mesh
- Louvred doors
- Dampers
Specification
The principal reason for using louvres is to allow the movement of air. But, louvre specification is a balance between form and function, with louvred façade appearance playing an important part in the selection process.