High performing louvres with vertical blades and visible mullions, offering maximum protection against wind-driven rain penetration and excellent airflow.
INTAKE
EXHAUST
- Complex extruded blade design in vertical arrangement for maximum rain defence performance
- Channels in louvre blades to collect and drain water from the louvred area
- Visible mullions to line up with other façade elements; invisible joint detail can be achieved if preferred
- Delivered to site as pre-fabricated modules for efficient installation
- Sightproof design
KEY FEATURES
- Blade Orientation: Vertical
- Mullion Type: Visible
- Louvre Depth: 131mm
- Blade Pitch: 25mm
- Weight: 33kg/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: 1 (entry & discharge)
- Airflow Coefficient Ce (entry): 0.466
- Airflow Coefficient Cd (discharge): 0.421
- K factor (entry / discharge): 4.605 / 5.642
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 | A |
| Effectiveness (%) | 99,8 | 99,9 | 99,9 | 99,9 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Airflow | Coefficient of Entry Ce | 0,466 | Class 1 | Coefficient of Discharge Cd | 0,421 | Class 1 | ||
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
FINISH OPTIONS
- Finition laminée
- Clear or colour anodised
- Polyester powder coated Matt (standard) or gloss
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Head / cill / jamb cover plates
- Blanking panels (single skin or insulated)
- Bird / vermin guards, insect mesh
- Louvred doors
- Dampers
ADDITIONAL SECURITY OPTIONS
- Burglar Resistance Class: RC2 (tested to EN 1627-1630)
- Blast Resistant Option: Can withstand up to 12.6psi blast pressure at an impulse of 77.8 psi-msec
RÉALISATIONS
Spécificités
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.
