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Louvrelite® Architectural Louvre System

Juralco

The Louvrelite® Architectural Louvre System is a versatile, bespoke façade solution engineered to enhance both the visual and functional performance of contemporary buildings. Designed for architectural flexibility, the system allows for creative configurations that integrate seamlessly with a wide range of exterior styles from feature entranceways and residential builds to large commercial or multi-level developments. Providing more than aesthetic appeal, Louvrelite delivers practical benefits, including improved solar control, privacy screening, enhanced security, and the ability to integrate with balustrade systems. Its adaptability supports a wide variety of decorative and performance-driven applications, offering architects and designers the freedom to craft façades that respond to climatic conditions, urban design requirements, and project-specific needs.

With its clean lines and premium finish, the Louvrelite Architectural Louvre System brings a refined, contemporary character to any project, helping create stunning façades and functional living environments.

Details
General
  • Country of origin
    New Zealand
  • Care and cleaning
    Easy maintenance
  • Installation
    Professional installation recommended
  • Assembly
    Professional assembly recommended
Specifications

NZBC Compliance

  • The Juralco LouvreLite® Architectural Louvre System has been reviewed by Lautrec Technology Group Ltd to demonstrate compliance with the structural requirements of the New Zealand Building Code and AS/NZS 1170: 2002 occupancy A, A Other, B, E, and C3, NZS 3604 Low, Medium, High, Very High and Extra High Windzone. 2.5kPa
  • The Structural Engineering design includes the requirements of B1 Structure, B2 Durability, F2 Hazardous material, F4/AS, and F9, all from the Building Code.
  •  Verification Method B1 / VM1, B2/AS1.
  • Complies with NZS 4223.3.2016, NZS1170. NZS8500

Manufacturer's Documents

  • The Juralco LouvreLite® Architectural Louvre System manual details all extrusions and components used for the fabrication and installation/fixing of the system.
  • A Producer Statement 1(Design) is available from Juralco Aluminium Building Products Ltd
  • Any deviation from the standard fabrication or installation/fixing must be accompanied by a site-specific PS1 with site-specific calculations and drawings

Installation and Fixing

  • The Juralco LouvreLite® Architectural Louvre System must only be installed in accordance with its Manual
  • Any deviation from that specified in the Juralco LouvreLite® Architectural Louvre System manual must only be in accordance with the site-specific PS1, with site-specific calculations and drawings listing the non-standard details
  • The Juralco LouvreLite® RHS Architectural Louvre System must only be fabricated/installed by a Juralco-approved fabricator
  • Upon completion of the installation, the fabricator must supply the owner with a PS3 (Construction)
Scope of use

Louvrelite® Architectural Louvre System is suitable for Domestic and Residential Occupancy types A, A Other, B, C3, and E, as per AS/NZ 1170.1:2002.

NZS 3604 Low, Medium, High, Very High and Extra High Windzone. 2.5kPa

Suitable for stairs, landings, external balconies and edges of roofs, etc.

Features
  • Architectural flexibility
  • Soften the impact of large structures
  • Wide range of decorative applications
  • Enhance solar control or dynamic shading
  • Privacy screening
  • NZS 3604 Low, Medium, High, Very High and Extra High Windzone. 2.5kPa
  • Balustrade option
  • Designed and assembled in New Zealand
  • Choice of custom powder coat colours
  • 5 year warranty
  • 15-25 year warranty on powder coating
  • Custom made solution
  • Aluminium extrusions, components and hardware unless specified are manufactured to 6060 T5 specifications
  • Stainless Steel components, hardware, fixings – all components to 316 grade
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About the
Seller

Juralco is a market leader in custom made aluminium products for the architecture industry. Juralco has an innovative range of New Zealand designed products and have a nationwide network of product dealers who are experts in designing, fabricating and installing specified products to New Zealand building code requirements.

Juralco is a privately owned New Zealand company based in Auckland with nationwide service. The company began in the early 1960s, initially offering security screens to the market. Since then Juralco has proven expertise in a range of products that include balustrades, awnings, louvre roofs, aluminium fencing & gates and applies this experience and innovative thinking to a range of other home improvement products and systems.

Juralco works closely with architects to provide the right system, to the right regulations, and at an incredibly high standard of both service and product quality. 

Juralco has its own Aluminium Surface Finishing Facility. Fully accredited as a Dulux Registered Aluminum Applicator, our state of the art plant uses sophisticated automatic powder-coating technology with ultra-fast colour change control, which meets stringent quality conditions and international standards.

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