You may or may not have heard of louvred roofs since they are a relatively new invention. The chances that you’ve seen such a roof are pretty great, but you probably didn’t know its name.

So, we’re here to tell you all about louvred roofs and why they are so convenient.

What exactly is a louvred roof?

A louvred roof features a series of horizontal blades that can be angled to let a certain amount of light and air in, they can be closed or completely open, as well. The point of a louvred roof is to protect you from the sun, rain and other elements, including noise to a certain degree.

These louvred blades can be made of aluminium, glass, wood and even metal. They are flexible and a great way to cover your patio area without losing light in your home.

How do louvred roofs work?

If you are wondering how and in what way can you control those blades, the answer is motor and remote control. The blades are electrical and you can smoothly operate them with remote control.

The flexibility of these systems is great thanks to the fact that blades take up the majority of the structure and this allows them to rotate smoothly from completely closed to open – from 0 to 135 degrees.

When closed, blades are watertight, meaning that they won’t let through a single raindrop. If you’re wondering where all that water drains then, the answer is: the system has integrated drainage pipes built into the support legs of the roof. Those drainage pipes lead the water directly into the ground or into the existing drainage systems. This means that your patio area or the area beneath the roof is always dry and protected from the rain.

If you want to reduce the sound of rain hitting your metal louvred roof, you can have your roof blades insulated with expanded polystyrene.

Louvred roof designs

The great thing about the louvred roof is its ability to blend in with almost any building or house design. The sleek and modern appearance is perfect for domestic and commercial markets alike. It’s efficient, flexible and innovative, not to mention a cost-effective way to provide shade wherever you need it.

Even better is the ability to choose between different louvred roof designs – from blade sizes to materials. You can opt for either a flat or pitched roof. Additionally, you can choose a flat with solid flat louvered roof sections on either side or pitched with solid flat roof sections on either side. Multiple flat louvered roofs with either coupled or separate drainage are also possible.

You can also choose between a freestanding louvred roof or a semi-detached structure. Louvred roofs can be designed with freestanding posts to provide additional flexibility. This is especially convenient with buildings and roofs that have eaves levels – when it’s difficult to fix anything to the building.

Wall-mounted or semi-detached louvred roofs, on the other hand, are fixed to the wall with a simple wall plate and also feature additional supports. These types of structures are ideal if your goal is to extend your living room area.

The benefits of louvred roof systems

They don’t only look stylish but they also come with many benefits. Check out some of the louvred roof benefits.

1.      Shade and protection from elements

The reason number one why people chose to install louvred roofs, and also the first benefit of such roofs is protection from the elements and high temperatures. Come rain, shine or snow, your patio will be protected from different kinds of elements. And the best part, you’ll be able to control the amount of light you want to let in!

2.      Energy efficiency

The design of the louvred roof allows homes to reduce the heating and cooling during different months of the year. In the wintertime, you can open the blades so that sunlight can enter through the windows of your home. And during the summer months, you can completely close them so that both sunlight and high temperatures can’t get inside your home easily.

3.      Eco-friendly

Since louvred roofs have thermo-regulating properties you will be able to reduce your heating and air conditioning costs, which is always a good thing! The louvred roof system can be connected to solar panels, plus it doesn’t need much energy to be operated.

And the last eco-friendly feature of louvred roofs is that they are usually made of recyclable materials, so you can rest assured that they won’t pollute our planet once they are replaced.

And there you have it! All you need to know about louvred roof systems. They are easy to operate, they come in a wide variety of designs, and above all, they are cost-effective.