You are using an outdated browser version not supported by this website.
Click here to upgrade your browser

Concertina SkyLouvre Retractable Roof
Description

The SkyLouvre Concertina was New Zealand's first retractable roof louvre, with louvre fins that both rotate and retract. This sliding roof offers single touch retraction giving outdoor spaces control over sun, shade, and rain.

Designed and manufactured in New Zealand for New Zealand conditions, the Concertina is customisable to suit a wide range of residential and commercial applications. It can cover a 6m x 4m span, and be freestanding or supported on 1, 2 or 3 sides. Johnson & Couzins can design for specific requirements.

Key Features
  • Sizes fully customisable, maximum span of 6m x 4m
  • NZ's first retractable roof louvre — retractable louvre experience since 2013
  • Remote control operation, roof rotates and slides back with single touch operation
  • No unsightly top-mounted motors, giving clean lines and a clear views
  • Powdercoated any colour from the  Dulux powdercoat range
  • Low maintenance, 3 year warranty
  • Concertina Louvres manufactured in Auckland and Christchurch ensuring quality nation wide service
  • National network of approved installers
  • Aluminium sourced in New Zealand and meets AS1866 & AS3902 standards
  • Plastic components injection moulded in New Zealand ensuring the highest quality
NZ Made
NZ Made
NZ-Owned Business
NZ-Owned Business
Scope of Use
  • For use in hospitality and commercial spaces as well as residential 
  • Suitable for corrosion zone D (coastal areas)
  • Suitable use in High Wind zones. With Extra High available via specific design 
  • Span maximum 6m x 4m wide, units can be added coupled/added for even larger areas
  • Freestanding, or can be configured with bracing on 1 side, 2 or 3 sides
  • Suitable for use on deck or patio, can connect to brick cladding, concrete block, and weatherboard 
  • Johnson and Couzins design manual covers the majority of installation situations. If an installation falls outside the standard design manual specific engineering can be supplied

Bracing Options

  • Option 1: Single-Sided Brace  — Louvre is supported by building on one side
  • Option 2: Double-Sided Brace — Louvre is supported on two sides
  • Option 3: Triple-Sided Brace — Louvre is supported on three sides
  • Option 4: Freestanding
Limitations on Use
  • Frame height is 315mm. Service gap of 200mm is required for installation
  • Concertina Louvres can be installed to a 15 degree slope — please contact for further information
  • Design must be in accordance with Johnson & Couzins' Concertina Louvre Design Manual and installed by an approved installer
Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • Concertina Louvre is compliant with New Zealand Building Code Section B1 Structure
  • Wind speed design in accordance NZS3604:2011
  • Snow and associated pressure designed in accordance to AS/NZ1170.2:2011
  • Sectional capabilities as per Aluminium Structures  AS/NZ1664.1:1997
  • Stainless Steel sections as per Steel structures NZS3404.1:1997
In-Service History

The SkyLouvre Concertina was introduced in 2013 as New Zealand's first retractable louvre roof. Johnson & Couzins have over 7 years of experience in selling, manufacturing and installing Concertina Louvres, during which time thousands have been installed across the country.

  • Harbourside Ocean Bar and Grill, Auckland — 10 Concertinas 
  • Carlton Hotel, Christchurch — 1 Concertina
  • Surreal Bar, Queenstown — 3 Concertinas 
  • Pig & Whistle, Queenstown — 2 Concertinas 
  • Kaiser Brothers Brewery, Christchurch — 4 Concertinas
  • The Exchange cafe, Queenstown — 3 Concertinas
  • Te Puia Thermal Valley, Rotorua — 2 Concertinas
Other Performance Attributes
  • 3 year warranty
  • Powdercoated by a Dulux  accredited applicator
  • All engineering done independently by Richards Consulting Engineers
  • Licensed Building Practitioner on staff
  • Aluminium extrusion standard — AS/NZS 1866:1997
Documents
BPIR Product Statement: Concertina (J&C to provide)

2024

Design Manual: Silencio & Concertina Louvre Roofs

rev11 2024

Span Tables: Concertina (J&C to consolidate & provide)

2024

PS1 Producer Statement: Concertina & Silencio (J&C to provide)

2024

CAD/PDF Details
Filters
Bracing Configuration Options
Profiles
Connections
Services
Concertina Canopy Option 1 — Louvre is Supported on One Side

JAC-CR-1020

Concertina Canopy Option 1 — Plan

JAC-CR-1021

Concertina Canopy Option 1 — Section A

JAC-CR-1022

Concertina Canopy Option 1 — Section B

JAC-CR-1023

Concertina Canopy Option 1 — Front Elevation

JAC-CR-1024

Concertina Canopy Option 1 — Side Elevation

JAC-CR-1025

Concertina Canopy Option 2 — Louvre is Supported on Two Sides

JAC-CR-1030

Concertina Canopy Option 2 — Plan

JAC-CR-1031

Concertina Canopy Option 2 — Section A

JAC-CR-1032

Concertina Canopy Option 2 — Section B

JAC-CR-1033

Concertina Canopy Option 2 — Front Elevation

JAC-CR-1034

Concertina Canopy Option 2 — Side Elevation

JAC-CR-1035

Concertina Canopy Option 3 — Louvre is Supported on Three Sides

JAC-CR-1040

Concertina Canopy Option 3 — Plan

JAC-CR-1041

Concertina Canopy Option 3 — Section A

JAC-CR-1042

Concertina Canopy Option 3 — Section B

JAC-CR-1043

Concertina Canopy Option 3 — Front Elevation

JAC-CR-1044

Concertina Canopy Option 3 — Side Elevation

JAC-CR-1045

Concertina Canopy Option 4 — Louvre is Freestanding

JAC-CR-1050

Concertina Canopy Option 4 — Plan

JAC-CR-1051

Concertina Canopy Option 4 — Section A

JAC-CR-1052

Concertina Canopy Option 4 — Section B

JAC-CR-1053

Concertina Canopy Option 4 — Front Elevation

JAC-CR-1054

Concertina Canopy Option 4 — Side Elevation

JAC-CR-1055

Concertina Details

JAC-CR-6001

Concertina Y Joint Connection

JAC-CR-6020

Concertina Storm Water Connection

JAC-CR-6021

Concertina Wiring Diagrams

JAC-CR-6022

Fin Profile 33526

JAC-CR-6023

Fin Profile 33527

JAC-CR-6024

Truss Bracket Connection Racking Soffit Up to 600mm

S4-01

Truss Bracket Connection Racking Soffit Up to 600mm — 3D View

S4-01

Truss Bracket Connection Racking Soffit Up to 600mm — Section

S4-01

Truss Bracket Connection Racking Soffit Up to 750mm

S4-02

Truss Bracket Connection Racking Soffit Up to 750mm — 3D View

S4-02

Truss Bracket Connection Racking Soffit Up to 750mm — Section

S4-02

Truss Bracket Connection Racking Soffit Up to 750mm — Section Detail

S4-02

Truss Bracket Connection Standard Soffit

S4-03

Roof Bracket Connection

S4-04

Roof Bracket Connection — 3D View

S4-04

Roof Bracket Connection — Section

S4-04

Roof Bracket Connection — Section Detail

S4-04

Perimeter Beam to Weatherboard

S4-05

Perimeter Beam to Weatherboard — 3D View

S4-05

Perimeter Beam to Weatherboard — Section

S4-05

Perimeter Beam to Brick

S4-06

Perimeter Beam to Brick — 3D View

S4-06

Perimeter Beam to Brick — Section

S4-06

Perimeter Beam to AAC Panel

S4-07

Perimeter Beam to AAC Panel — 3D View

S4-07

H-Bracket New Builds Only

S4-08

H-Bracket New Builds Only — 3D View

S4-08

H-Bracket New Builds Only — Floor Plan

S4-08

H-Bracket New Builds Only — Section

S4-08

Perimeter Beam to Concrete Block Wall

S4-09

Perimeter Beam to Concrete Block Wall — 3D View

S4-09

Perimeter Beam to Concrete Block Wall — Drafting View

S4-09

Braced Cantilever Post Footing

S4-10

Braced Cantilever Post Footing — 3D View

S4-10

Braced Cantilever Post Footing — Section

S4-10

Braced Cantilever Post Footing — Section Unbraced

S4-10

Base Plate Socket on Slab

S4-11

Base Plate Socket on Slab — 3D View

S4-11

Base Plate Socket on Slab — Floor Plan

S4-11

Base Plate Socket on Slab — Section

S4-11

Braced Post Footing

S4-12

Braced Post Footing — 3D View

S4-12

Braced Post Footing — Section

S4-12

Block on Slab

S4-13

Block on Slab — 3D View

S4-13

Block on Slab — Section

S4-13

Beams By Others Details

S4-14

Beams By Others Details — Drafting View

S4-14

Louvre Post to Deck Connection

S4-16

Louvre Post to Deck Connection — 3D View

S4-16

Louvre Post to Deck Connection — Floor Plan

S4-16

Pile Connection Section

S4-16

Post Connection Section

S4-16

SCG Adapater Screw — Drafting View

S4-16

Louvre to Block

S4-17

Louvre to Block — 3D View

S4-17

Louvre to Block — Floor Plan

S4-17

Louvre to Block — Section

S4-17

Louvre to Steel

S4-18

Louvre to Steel — 3D View

S4-18

Louvre to Steel — Floor Plan

S4-18

Louvre to Steel — Section

S4-18

Johnson and Couzins offer a large range of shade ideas for residential homes, commercial buildings and hospitality premises.

Product Enquiries
Get a free weekly digest of essential news

New and updated architectural products, design solutions, inspiration, technical advice and more when you sign up for EBOSS.