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CS Louvres Rain Defence Louvre RS-4605 - Class A Rain Defence Louvres

Name: CS Louvres Rain Defence Louvre RS-4605 - Class A Rain Defence Louvres
Brand: Construction Specialties (UK) Ltd
SKU: gUnyUQxbji1JU6HUHp6SJj

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Construction Specialties (UK) Ltd

106 mm deep, high-performance rain defence louvres with vertical blades, offering maximum protection against wind-driven rain penetration and good airflow. Classified as A 3 up to 3.5 m/s.

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Application

Rain defence louvres, for use where:

Reliable resistance to wind-driven rain is a priority.
Using a large plenum behind louvres is impractical due to cost or space considerations.
Sensitive equipment will be housed close to the louvre system, for example in data centres.
Louvres are to be fitted into shallow openings, curtain walling or glazing system.

Description

106 mm deep, high-performance rain defence louvres with vertical blades, offering maximum protection against wind-driven rain penetration and good airflow. Classified as A 3 up to 3.5 m/s.

Features and benefits:

Complex extruded blade design in vertical arrangement for maximum rain defence performance.
Visible mullions to align with other facade elements; if preferred, invisible vertical joint detail can be achieved.
Delivered to site as pre-fabricated modules for efficient installation.
Optional glazing frames, for easy integration with curtain walling or glazed facades.
Sight-proof design.

Tested in accordance with EN 13030 for Rain Defence and Airflow Performance.

General information

Color	Silver Other
Finish	Mill Anodized Powder-coated
Material	Aluminium
Shape	Rectangle Square
Length	106 mm Guidance for specification option: Unit depth, standard section on elevation. Glazing frame variants are 108 mm deep.
Width	Bespoke Manufacturer guidance Louvres are manufactured to project specific sizes. Module dimensions (based on 1.5 kPa wind load): Max width: 3600 mm Max height: 3048 mm For manual handling purposes max 80kg per unit is recommended (RS-4605 louvre weight is 15 kg/m2, based on a 2m x 2m module size). Custom sizes can be manufactured, contact manufacturer to discuss your requirements.
Height	Bespoke Manufacturer guidance Louvres are manufactured to project specific sizes. Module dimensions (based on 1.5 kPa wind load): Max width: 3600 mm Max height: 3048 mm For manual handling purposes max 80kg per unit is recommended (RS-4605 louvre weight is 15 kg/m2, based on a 2m x 2m module size). Custom sizes can be manufactured, contact manufacturer to discuss your requirements.
Warranty description	Two year Guidance for specification option: Product warranty. Up to 30-year finish warranty (powder coated or anodized).

Uniclass	Pr_30_59_48_04 Aluminium louvre panel unitsPrimary Ss_25_10_20/540 Custom-made louvres
CAWS	L10/54 Louvres L10/650 Metal louvres H11/140 Louvres

SKU Code	RS-4605

Specification data - Aluminium louvre panel units

Size (l x w x d)	- Manufacturer guidance Insert requirements or insert As drawing or As schedule. Unit depth for standard frame is 106 mm. Module dimensions (based on 1.5 kPa wind load): Maximum height: 3048 mm. Maximum width: 3600 mm. Combine units to suit any requirements.
Material	All components to be one-piece members extruded from aluminium alloy 6063-T6, minimum nominal thickness to be:1.52 mm for blades; 2.03 mm for head, cill and jamb frames, and for mullions.
Finish	Milled. Anodized, clear. Anodized, colour. Guidance for specification option: Insert colour requirements. Polyester powder-coated finish, matt, colour. Guidance for specification option: Insert colour requirements. Standard for polyester powder-coated finishes. 30 gloss units. Polyester powder-coated finish, gloss, colour. Guidance for specification option: Insert colour requirements. 70 gloss units.
Colour	As Finish.
Texture	As Finish.
Construction	Supplied as modules, mechanically assembled in the factory using stainless steel fasteners. Multiple module installations to include visible mullions. Guidance for specification option: Invisible joint detail can be achieved if required. Contact manufacturer for details.
Weather performance	-
Water penetration class (minimum)	To BS EN 13030, class A up to 3.5 m/s.
Discharge loss coefficient (minimum)	To BS EN 13030, class 3: Airflow coefficient Ce (entry): 0.268; Cd (discharge): 0.257.
Louvre configuration	-
Number of banks	One.
Blade orientation	Vertical.
Blade pitch	51 mm.
Blade angle	Complex extruded blade profile.
Accessories	None. Bird/ vermin guard, galvanized steel welded mesh. Guidance for specification option: Standard bird/ vermin guard. Pre-fitted mitred aluminium frame included. Stainless steel mesh available on request. As guards of any type create additional resistance to airflow and reduce flow rate, louvre sizes should be adjusted to allow for this. Bird/ vermin guard, expanded aluminium. Guidance for specification option: Mill finish as standard, can be powder-coated in RAL colours to match louvre. Pre-fitted mitred aluminium frame included. As guards of any type create additional resistance to airflow and reduce flow rate, louvre sizes should be adjusted to allow for this. Insect mesh, PVC-coated fibreglass. Guidance for specification option: As standard; stainless steel mesh available on request. As guards of any type create additional resistance to airflow and reduce flow rate, louvre sizes should be adjusted to allow for this. Louvred door(s). Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. Manufactured to bespoke sizes and specifications, with single and double door configurations available. Maximum size of a single door leaf is 2400 x 1200 mm (may vary per model type). Depending on the type of door selected and the interface with the building, louvre performance may be affected. Contact manufacturer for further information. Volume control dampers. Guidance for specification option: Contact manufacturer for available options and insert requirements.

Cill pan	Louvres to be supplied with a full depth cill pan with welded side panels, formed from 2 mm-thick aluminium. Guidance for specification option: Size to suit project requirements; consult manufacturer for details.
Blanking panels	Not required. Single-skin aluminium panels, standard powder-coated black to one face only. Guidance for specification option: Standard. 1.2 mm thick aluminium sheet. Single-skin aluminium panels, powder-coated black to both sides. Guidance for specification option: On request. 1.2 mm thick aluminium sheet. Single-skin aluminium panels, powder-coated to match louvre. Guidance for specification option: On request; specify colour/ finish required. 1.2 mm thick aluminium sheet. Single-skin aluminium panels, mill finish. Guidance for specification option: On request. 1.2 mm thick aluminium sheet. Insulated panels incorporating 28 mm-thick A1-classified non-combustible stone wool core. Guidance for specification option: Insulation core material encapsulated in two trays made of 1.5 mm-thick aluminium sheet. Supplied pre-fabricated and factory-fitted to the rear of louvre units using fixing angles. Contact manufacturer for further details, including U-value information. Insulated panels incorporating 50 mm-thick A1-classified non-combustible stone wool core. Guidance for specification option: Insulation core material encapsulated in two trays made of 1.5 mm-thick aluminium sheet. Supplied pre-fabricated and factory-fitted to the rear of louvre units using fixing angles. Contact manufacturer for further details, including U-value information. Insulated panels incorporating 80 mm-thick A1-classified non-combustible stone wool core. Guidance for specification option: Insulation core material encapsulated in two trays made of 1.5 mm-thick aluminium sheet. Supplied pre-fabricated and factory-fitted to the rear of louvre units using fixing angles. Contact manufacturer for further details, including U-value information. Insulated panels, 28 mm-thick extruded polystyrene core. Guidance for specification option: Insulation core material encapsulated in two trays made of 1.5 mm-thick aluminium sheet. Supplied pre-fabricated and factory-fitted to the rear of louvre units using fixing angles. Contact manufacturer for further details, including U-value information. Insulated panels, 50 mm-thick extruded polystyrene core. Guidance for specification option: Insulation core material encapsulated in two trays made of 1.5 mm-thick aluminium sheet. Supplied pre-fabricated and factory-fitted to the rear of louvre units using fixing angles. Contact manufacturer for further details, including U-value information. Insulated panels, 80 mm-thick extruded polystyrene core. Guidance for specification option: Insulation core material encapsulated in two trays made of 1.5 mm-thick aluminium sheet. Supplied pre-fabricated and factory-fitted to the rear of louvre units using fixing angles. Contact manufacturer for further details, including U-value information. Show more

Sustainability data

Contains Red List materials	No
Material	Aluminium
Recycled content As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021	55 % Guidance for specification option: Aluminium components are manufactured using minimum 55% recycled content (mix of pre- and post-consumer scrap). Other aluminium options can be offered subject to minimum quantities, contact manufacturer to discuss your requirements.