uPVC Windows
ENCRAFT Louvre Windows
ENCRAFT Louvre Windows are designed with horizontally positioned blades that allow natural light and airflow to enter while helping reduce the entry of rain and direct sunlight. The louvre blades can be provided in a fixed configuration, while the movable louvre option allows the blade angle to be adjusted according to ventilation and light requirements.
ENCRAFT Louvre Windows
ENCRAFT Louvre Windows are designed with horizontally positioned blades that allow natural light and airflow to enter while helping reduce the entry of rain and direct sunlight. The louvre blades can be provided in a fixed configuration, while the movable louvre option allows the blade angle to be adjusted according to ventilation and light requirements.
The system is engineered to maintain consistent and evenly spaced louvre blades across different window sizes, ensuring a uniform and aesthetically balanced appearance. ENCRAFT Louvre systems are also available with laminated finishes, offering additional design flexibility for different architectural applications.
A distinctive feature of the ENCRAFT Louvre system is the option to integrate a fly screen directly into the window design, providing ventilation while helping prevent insects from entering the space.
Key highlights
- Efficient Ventilation: Horizontally arranged louvre blades allow controlled airflow and natural light while helping minimise direct rain and sunlight.
- Fixed & Adjustable Options: Available with fixed blades or movable louvres for adjustable airflow and light control.
- Uniform Blade Spacing: Designed to maintain consistent spacing between louvre blades across different window sizes.
- Laminated Finish Options: Available with laminated finishes for greater aesthetic flexibility.
- Integrated Fly Screen: A unique option allows the fly screen to be incorporated into the louvre system.
- Profile Depth Options: Available in 42 mm and 62 mm profile depths.
Frequently asked questions
uPVC insulates far better and costs less for ordinary residential openings. Thermally broken aluminium is stronger, so it carries larger panels with slimmer frames. We usually specify uPVC for bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms, and aluminium for very large sliders, stairwell glazing and anything above about 2.4 metres tall.
Not if the profile is UV stabilised and lead-free, which ours are. Yellowing happens with cheap unstabilised profile or recycled material. We supply a written warranty against discolouration.
An acoustic laminated inner pane inside a double-glazed unit, with the two panes at different thicknesses and a wide cavity. Just as important, choose a casement or tilt-and-turn window rather than a slider, because the sash needs to compress onto its gaskets to seal.
Yes. We bend profile on a heated forming table from a site template, so semi-circular, segmental and elliptical heads are all possible, fixed or with an operable lower sash.
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