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Opening Roof Structural Frames
Description

All Louvretec Opening Roofs can be installed incorporating Louvretec's own proprietary 'Louvretec Structural' frames, beams and post systems. Fully engineered to joint Australian/NZ standards and incorporating the recently introduced very high wind zone (VHWZ), Louvretec Structural frames ensures total piece of mind for any Opening Roof installation.

Key Features
  • Louvretec offers a fully engineered structural aluminium frame system specifically designed for opening roofs
  • Beams and posts are custom designed to be structurally compliant to the specific wind zone
  • Designed to incorporate wall infills such as outdoor blinds, shutters, glass doors or louvre panel infills
  • Creates the perfect outdoor room
NZ Made
NZ Made
NZ-Owned Business
NZ-Owned Business
Scope of Use
  • Opening Roofs must fit with a suitably designed frame or suitably prepared opening.
  • Please discuss frame or opening options with Louvretec at an early stage of project planning
  • For residential and commercial projects
  • Spans are affected by Wind Zones as set out in Louvretec's 2025 Design Manual
Limitations on Use
  • Any use outside of Louvretec's nominated Louvre spans for wind speeds over 55m/s as set out in the Louvretec 2025 Design Manual.
  • All Louvretec systems must be installed by Louvretec's in-house installers
In-Service History

Louvrecare is Louvretec's valet and maintenance division. Louvrecare 'Care and Maintenance Department' was established more than 15 years ago & exists to ensure your louvres remain in optimal condition.

Other Performance Attributes
  • Louvretec Structural Frames and Louvres can be powdercoated, anodised or finished in a wood grain timber-look 
  • Louvretec Louvres are constructed of aluminium 
  • Engineered
Documents
Louvretec 2025 Design Manual - Section 4 (Structural Frames)

2025

Brochure

Louvretec 2025 Opening Roof Brochure

CAD/PDF Details
Structural Frame
Structural Frame - Beams and Posts
Structural Frame - Connecting to the Building
Opening Roofs - Structrual Frame Post Fixing Details Typical Detail

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Opening Roofs - Structural Frame Post Fixing Details Typical Detail

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Structural Frame - Connecting to the Building

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Structural Frame - Connecting to the Building

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Structural Frame - Connecting to the Building

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