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Aurae louvre system

Opening Louvre Roofs

Aurae opening louvre roof Closed louvre roof Opening louvre roof in outdoor entertaining area Louvre roof with lights and heaters Aluminium opening louvre roof
Aurae opening louvre roof Closed louvre roof Opening louvre roof in outdoor entertaining area Louvre roof with lights and heaters Aluminium opening louvre roof

Product Overview

The Aurae opening louvre roof is the ultimate complement to any outdoor living area. Giving you the ability to open your roof to take advantage of natural sunlight and ventilation, coupled with the option of closing it to provide a weatherproof shelter when weather conditions are unfavourable. You will have complete control over your outdoor living.

Developed in the early 2000s, our louvre outdoor roofs have been designed to be: 

  • Robust and reliable
  • Simple to make, install and use
  • Architecturally appealing

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Features

  • Either electrically or manually operable.
  • Rain sensors can be added so that the louvres automatically close.
  • Suitable for high wind zones.
  • Can span up to 4.5 metres (subject to wind zone).
  • Aluminium pergola structures available or the opening roof can be fixed to existing timber or steel pergolas.
  • Can be operated through a building management system.
  • Available in a large range of powder-coat colours (including woodgrain).
  • Anodise finish also available.
  • Engineered to ASNZ standards with producer statements available upon request.

Applications

Free standing steel frame with opening louvre roof
Free-standing steel frame

Add an opening louvre roof to a freestanding steel frame structure to create a versatile shelter. Perfect for outdoor entertaining in any season.
Free standing steel frame with opening louvre roof
Free-standing steel frame

Add an opening louvre roof to a freestanding steel frame structure to create a versatile shelter. Perfect for outdoor entertaining in any season.
Free-standing aluminium frame with opening louvre roof
Free-standing aluminium frame

An opening louvre roof is a great addition to a free-standing aluminium frame. This can create another dining space or 'outdoor room'. 
Free-standing aluminium frame with opening louvre roof
Free-standing aluminium frame

An opening louvre roof is a great addition to a free-standing aluminium frame. This can create another dining space or 'outdoor room'. 
Wall-fixed opening louvre roof
Wall-fixed opening roof

Fix an opening louvre roof to the side of a property to further extend a home, and add extra living space. A great way to increase indoor-outdoor flow.
Wall-fixed opening louvre roof
Wall-fixed opening roof

Fix an opening louvre roof to the side of a property to further extend a home, and add extra living space. A great way to increase indoor-outdoor flow.

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Available Blade Profiles

Our range of opening louvre roofs are available with two blade profiles leaving you with plenty of choice.

Aurora blade
Aurora blade
Aerofoil shape
Motorised or manually operable
Solaris blade
Solaris blade
Rectangle shape
Motorised or manually operable

Custom Louvre Systems

Want to achieve something unique with louvres? We can work with you to come up with custom louvre solutions that are perfect for your current or future projects.

Some of the custom solutions we have provided to date include louvred fences, chimney cowls, custom balustrades and vehicle gates.

Ready to get started with a custom design? Just enquire with us now by clicking below.

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Aurae custom louvre solution

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Download the louvre roof brochure here

Download our louvre roof brochure

Learn more about the Aurora and Solaris operable louvre roofs. You will also find information on the various features you can include in your outdoor living design.

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This client needed an outdoor area that they could use in all seasons. A space that could be opened up to let the sunshine in, or closed to shelter from unfavourable weather.