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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW IS LOUVRE INNOVATIONS DIFFERENT FROM ITS COMPETITORS?

Louvre Innovations offers NZ made louvres. Lance, the Managing Director and owner of Louvre Innovations, has been in the business of louvres for over 20 years and possesses a wealth of knowledge when it comes to bringing your dream of an outdoor entertainer's haven to life. We know our stuff and it shows in the solutions we come up with even in the most tricky spaces. It is our mission to create  beautiful, immaculately installed louvres for your property with no corners cut!

DO YOU OFFER LOUVRE ROOFS WHICH I CAN INSTALL MYSELF?

Unfortunately, we do not offer louvre roofs for self-install. Our systems are precision made louvre roofs who require a trained installation technician to follow our installation guidelines to ensure a safe, precise and ultimately fully functioning louvre roof. We always abide by the building code when installing our louvre products to ensure that you will be able to enjoy your louvres for years to come.

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There are a number of imported, lighter weight louvre roof systems available on the market for self-install which are sold through your local hardware store or online retailers. Please note that these systems are not comparable to a custom designed louvre roof such as the ones we offer. These systems tend to be mass produced in China in fixed sizes and are primarily designed as sun shelters. They won't offer sufficient rain protection and may - in high winds - rattle. Their powder coating tends to be of inferior quality and doesn't hold up well to the hard NZ UV rays. That being said, their quality is reflected in the much lower price compared to a custom designed system that is made from locally sourced materials and powder-coated to NZ standards.

DO I NEED A PERMIT?

Most louvre roof systems do not require council consent. For areas over 30sqm total covered area, however, you will be required to get a permit. We are happy to arrange for the necessary documentation to be drawn up, file the consent application on your behalf and liaise with the relevant authorities along the way (additional fees apply).

CAN MY LOUVRE ROOF BE AUTOMATED?

We offer a full suite of operation modi, depending on your personal preference. You can either opt for a manual operations by way of a manual gear box with a detachable crank handle, operate the louvres via an internal switch, a remote control or even via a Bluetooth enabled app. A rain sensor is a great option if you do not ever wish to worry about your soft furnishings getting wet...

WHAT SIZES DO YOUR LOUVRE ROOFS COME IN?

All our louvre products are custom made to your exact requirements so you can always be sure that your louvres will fit your space "like a glove". We will try to colour-match to either your joinery or any other feature colour of your property.

IS THERE ANY MAINTENANCE I NEED TO BE AWARE OF?

The beauty about aluminium louvres is that they are pretty much maintenance free!

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Periodic cleaning of your powder coated louvre system is essential to comply with warranties and to extend the life of the product. Over time the effects of the environment can accumulate and without proper cleaning, may cause damage to your louvre system. It is recommended your louvre system is cleaned every 6 months in normal applications, and more frequently (at least every 3 months) in areas with higher pollutants such as coastal, geothermal or industrial areas.

Cleaning your system is simple:

  1. Spray the system with fresh water to remove any loose surface dirt

  2. Mix a mild household detergent with warm water and use a sponge or soft brush to clean all surfaces.

    Note, do not use an abrasive brush or sponge as this may scratch the surface. Ensure no solvents or

    harsh chemicals are used

  3. Spray the system thoroughly with fresh water to rinse off all detergent

  4. For stubborn stains, only use recommended solvents on the area such as methylated spirits or isopropyl

    alcohol (IPA)

  5. Clear gutters of debris including your house gutters, as these could overflow into your louvre system

  6. Wipe surface of rain sensor (if fitted)

Do not use:

Turpentine, white spirits, thinners, citrus based cleaners or other aggressive solvents on powder coating. Do not rub powder coated surfaces excessively, especially metallic finishes.

It is universally recognized some sunscreens adversely affect powder coated finishes, avoid contact with sunscreen.

DO YOU HAVE A PRICE LIST?

All our products are custom-made to your exact requirements. As each situation is slightly different there is no one-size-fits-all solution and therefore we do not have a price list. We are, however, more than happy to give you a no-obligation, free quote. Please feel free to give us a bell or contact us via our contact form on this website.

WHAT ARE YOUR TERMS OF TRADE?

A copy of our full terms of trade can be viewed here

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