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Louvre roof in outdoor entertaining area

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Product Overview

The Aurae opening louvre (or louver) roof system is the perfect way to finish an outdoor living area in New Zealand. With manual or motorised options available, the adjustable aluminium blades pivot open to let in natural light and fresh air, or close to create shelter when the weather turns, giving you control over light, shade, and airflow to suit how you like to live and entertain. Our louvre roof system has been engineered to provide:

Robust and reliable performance in high wind and coastal conditions
Simple manufacture, installation, and operation, offered in manual or motorised formats
An architecturally appealing finish with clean lines, concealed gutters, and a wide powder-coat palette

Aurae louvres are designed to integrate with decks, patios and terraces so you can use these spaces more often throughout the year.

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Features

These options allow you to keep the structure simple when budget is tight, or add extra comfort and control for higher end outdoor rooms and entertaining areas.

Manual or motorised operation for simple day-to-day use
Can be connected to a building management or home automation system
Operated by remote, wall switch or phone app so you can adjust shade and shelter from wherever you are
Optional rain sensor to close the blades when it starts to rain, helping protect outdoor furniture and finishes
Integrated LED strip lighting available for evening dining and relaxed after-dark use
Suitable for high wind zones, ideal for exposed coastal and hill-top sites
Can span up to 4.5 metres, subject to wind zone and loading, creating generous covered areas without internal posts
Large range of powder-coat colours available, including woodgrain finishes to complement cladding, joinery or outdoor furniture
Can be mounted on aluminium pergola structures or fixed to existing timber, steel or concrete frames
Designed and certified to AS NZ standards, with producer statements available for consented projects.

Applications

Freestanding steel frame

A freestanding steel frame with an opening louvre roof is ideal where you want a clearly defined outdoor room away from the main building. This layout works well over a deck, paved courtyard or poolside area, and is popular for homes that need an extra covered space for entertaining family and friends.

By separating the louvre roof from the house, you can create a destination zone in the garden, with room for an outdoor dining table, lounge seating or a spa. The open sides keep the area feeling light and connected to the landscape, while the blades above protect from strong sun and passing showers so the space stays usable more often.

Freestanding aluminium frame

A freestanding aluminium frame is a lighter, refined option that still gives you a strong structure for the opening louvre roof. This approach suits residential projects where the louvre roof is close to the house but not fixed directly to the main building, or where you want a more delicate frame profile that blends with the architecture.

Use a freestanding aluminium frame to create another dining space or outdoor room that feels like a natural extension of the home. It is a good choice for terraces, balconies and smaller courtyards where visual simplicity and clean detailing are important, but you still want a sheltered area for everyday use.

Wall fixed opening roof

A wall fixed opening louvre roof connects directly to the side of the home, which makes it ideal for increasing indoor–outdoor flow. Fixing the louvre roof back to the wall allows you to carry the ceiling plane out over a deck or patio, effectively extending the living or dining area outdoors.

This layout is often used for covered alfresco zones, where you want shelter close to the kitchen or lounge. With the blades open you can enjoy sun and cross-breezes on warmer days, and with the blades closed you have a sheltered outdoor room that can be used in a wider range of weather conditions, from weekday breakfasts to evening barbecues.

Custom Louvre Systems

Want to achieve something unique with louvres?

If you have a project that needs something beyond a standard opening louvre roof layout, the Aurae team can help with custom solutions. We regularly work with architects and designers to adapt our louvre systems for different structures and design intents.

Past custom projects include louvred fences, chimney cowls, balustrades and vehicle gates, along with bespoke pergolas and outdoor rooms. Share your plans with us early in the design process and we can advise on spans, fixing details and control options that will keep the project buildable, comfortable to spend time in, and aligned with the overall design of the home.

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Is the roof fully waterproof?

The louvre blades lock together when closed and perimeter gutters collect and discharge water to downpipes. Flashing details between the louvre structure and the building are important to manage water tracking and are covered in our fixing details. When installed correctly, this allows the covered area to stay dry and usable during typical passing showers.

Will I need council consent?

What wind zones does it cover?

Can it retrofit to my existing frame?

How do the rain sensors work?

Download our louvre roof brochure

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

Types of louvre opening roof systems

It can be overwhelming choosing a louvre roof system. From different finishes, materials, and louvre blade types, there's a lot to consider.

Golfcourse Road Project

This client needed a roof system that would allow them to make the most of sunny days but would also keep customers sheltered from the weather should it rain.

Arrowtown residence project

When The Hills Lodge needed an opening louvre roof and a bespoke facade, they called on an engineering company they knew they could trust to deliver.

Cable Bay Project

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.

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