ALUMINIUM LOUVERS CLADDING (O)

ALUMINIUM LOUVERS
CLADDING
INTRODUCTION
Definition:
• Louver is an arrangement of parallel,
horizontal blades, slats, laths, slips of
glass, wood, or other material that
can be put into different angles
designed to regulate airflow or light
penetration.
OR
• An air termination or entry device

composed of multiple blades which,
when mounted in an opening permit
the flow of air, but inhibit the entry of
other elements, like rain and noise.
• Louvers are often used in windows or doors in order to allow air or light in while keeping sunshine or
moisture out.
• They may be either movable or fixed.
• The name louver was originally applied to a turret or domelike lantern set on roofs of medieval
European buildings for ventilation.
INTRODUCTION
• Louvers are an integral part of the building architecture.
• Louver can be applied to many wall types in a seamless fashion.
• Louvers are also called as solar shading systems
• Louvers we’re often made from wood.
• Modern louver systems are built with metals like stainless steel, titanium, and
aluminium and occasionally out of glass and copper.
• Louvre systems are also used in front doors, closets and ceilings.
• The use of louvers inside the home is often shading, ventilation or just decoration.
ADVANTAGES OF LOUVERS
• Air-flow inside the property can be controlled as per our need.

• Natural lighting penetrating through these louvers can also be controlled with
specialized tinted glass louver blades.
• Louvers can be located both on top of buildings and at ground level.
• Installed vertically or horizontally onto the building’s façade or roof.
• Louvers can also be used for less striking applications, such as veiling of a room
with machinery , garage or warehouse ventilation.
• They can act as privacy barriers and can be specifically constructed to obscure the
view from one direction, whilst allowing visibility vice versa.
ADVANTAGES OF LOUVERS
• They are available in all shapes.
• New materials can lead to longer blade lengths.
• Louver finishes can match wall or glass designs.
• Louvers are excellent ventilation choices for metal buildings.
• Continuous vertical line designs give architects the flexibility they need.
LOUVER’S FUNCTIONS: Additional function:

IN GENERAL: • Radiation cooling by lowering the
Shading solar radiation. surface temperature of the louver to
Penetrating airflow. the ambient wet bulb temperature.
• Generating cool air with air
temperature 2-3 ̊C lower than the
ambient air temperature.
Aluminium Louvers
• Aluminium louvres are built to aid in sun control or temperature control
for buildings’ façade or roof.
• Many architects also choose these to decorate their
design.
• Perforated, solid, curved louvers and other configurations
are available.
• To decrease the maintenance and to increase the
versatility and weather
resistive nature louvers are made using aluminium.
• It’s often separated from the window.
• Used as a separate unit in building which have large glass elevations.
CHARACTERISTICS OF ALUMINIUM LOUVRE’S SURFACE
• A hydrophilic resin with porous particles and photo catalyst (TiO2) was coated to
the aluminium base.
• Hydrophilicity of the resin
and the porous particles
were enhanced by the photo
catalyst, and the capillary
force of the porous particles aided the diffusibility of
the surface water.
STANDARD DIMENSIONS:
• Available as standard in widths up to a
nominal 40cm in one piece construction and
up to 104.14 cm in multiple (clipped
together) construction.
• Available in unsupported spans up to a
nominal 10M (depending on wind loads and
other design criteria).
Advantages of Aluminium Louvers
• Light weight:
– Aluminium is a light metal that weights approximately a third of the weight
of steel.
– So it decreases the cost due to ease of installation.
• Corrosion-resistant:
– Aluminium has a protective oxide coating that protects it from corrosion
naturally.
– So building lasts for several decades.
• Flexible:
– Aluminium is a very flexible metal and is easy to melt.
– Being flexible the aluminium louvres can always be custom designed to any
need of the architect.
• Easily Recyclable:
– Aluminium louvres and aluminium itself are easy to recycle without losing
any of its quality.
– Recycling aluminium only takes 5% of the energy that it takes to produce it,
so it is eco friendly too.
• Durability:
– Despite a substantial difference in weight compared
to copper or steel, aluminium is one of the sturdiest
materials that can be used.
– So its lightweight property combined with its
durability gives it a high strength-to-weight ratio.
• Aesthetics:
– They are highly accepting of coatings and can be
transformed into an aesthetically pleasing add-on
that becomes integrated into the building’s
appearance when the right finish and color are
chosen.
• Requires low maintenance. Simple washing can keep them dust-free.
• Available in standard colors. The color on the aluminium louvers does not fade in
time as they are qualitatively powder coated.
• The perforated louvers can also create attractive diffused light and allow a degree
of vision.
• You can fit the aluminium louvers with matching screens of your choice to enhance
the interiors of the room.
• Aluminium louvres can be installed in a fixed system, motorized system or manual
operable system.
• Aluminium louvers can be anodised, or powder coated.
• Powder coating provides an UV-protected, long-lasting surface.
• Anodisation is used to create varied interesting hues.
LOUVERS DESIGN CONSIDERATION:

• Airflow. • Louver shape results in performance.
• Rain defence. • Finish Type :To match building construction
• Structural integrity.
elements.
• Noise.
• Aesthetics. • Flouropolymer and Anodize most common.
TYPES OF CARRIER SYSTEMS USED
Type1:
• Used for shorter spans or where frequent
anchor support points are available.
• Provides minimum obstruction from the
louver.
Type2:
• Can be used for wider spans and
incorporates a discreet central aluminium
torsion tube along the entire length of the
louver.
• It is ideal for continuous facades as
well as for roofs.
Type3:
• This provides a back hung end pivoted solution
with hidden control mechanisms integrated within
the main vertical mullion supports.
• This allows for seamless continuous louvers
with unobtrusive supports when viewed from
the outside.
Type4:
• is a fully centred pivoted system which
provides maximum visibility.
• Louvers are supported at each
end by a bonded and extruded end cap.

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• An air termination or entry device

• Air-flow inside the property can be controlled as per our need.

LOUVER’S FUNCTIONS: Additional function:

LOUVERS DESIGN CONSIDERATION:

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