High performing louvres offering great protection against wind-driven rain penetration, good airflow and a continuous line appearance on a façade.
INTAKE
EXHAUST
KEY FEATURES
- Blade Orientation: Horizontal
- Mullion Type: Recessed
- Louvre Depth: 129mm
- Blade Pitch: 51mm
- Weight: 27kg/m2 based on a 2m x 2m module size
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PERFORMANCE
SUMMARY
- Rain Penetration Class: A up to 3.0m/s
- Airflow Class: 3 (entry & discharge)
- Airflow Coefficient Ce (entry): 0.289
- Airflow Coefficient Cd (discharge): 0.284
- K factor (entry / discharge): 11.973 / 12.398
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 | 99.8 | 99.9 | 99.8 | 99.9 | 98.7 |
Airflow | Coefficient of Entry Ce | 0.289 | Class 3 | Coefficient of Discharge Cd | 0.284 | Class 3 |
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
Mullions powder coated black as standard.
Louvre blades and perimeter frames:
- Mill finish
- 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
PROJECTS
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.