82 mm deep high-performance 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: Horizontal: visible, Vertical: visible (interlocking)
- Louvre Depth: 82mm
- Blade Pitch: 22mm
- Weight: 21kg/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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
RESISTANCE TO AIRFLOW – ENTRY (Ce)2
RESISTANCE TO AIRFLOW – DISCHARGE (Cd)2
Note: Based on a 1m x 1m size. Smaller louvres may have a higher Pressure Drop.
MATERIALS & FINISHES
MATERIALS
- Aluminium alloy 6063-T6 – minimum 55% recycled content
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 & gates – Depending on the type of door selected and the interface with the building, louvre performance may be affected.
- Dampers
Specification
Guidance
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.
