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220/45 Alpine Opening Roof
Description

The new 220/45 Alpine Opening Roof is designed heavy-duty for alpine and exposed coastal locations & has just been recognised with the Product Innovation Award at the Window Shading Association of Australia Awards (WSAA) 2026.

Louvretec's winning entry, "One Louvre Blade, Two Patio Roof Systems: A Unified Louvre Solution" speaks to the fact the Alpine Blade can be specified across both a standard Opening Roof spiral system and a Retractable Roof system. One product, two applications, giving installers, specifiers, and homeowners genuine flexibility without compromise.

The Alpine Blade was purpose-built to deliver where it matters most: durability, versatility, and intelligent design. This award is validation of that commitment.

With excellent spanning capabilities, the 220/45 Alpine Roof is ideal for high wind zones and features a flat bottom with a sleek, tapering top. Additionally, the Louvre blades of the 220/45 Alpine Roof are Retract Roof compatible, making it a great choice for large multi-roof projects.

Opening Roof Louvre blades are 220mm wide. 

Maximum Spans in Wind Zones:

  • Extra High: 5000mm
  • Low: 5000mm
Key Features

Award-Winning Design: Winner of the Product Innovation Award at the Window Shading Association of Australia Awards (WSAA) 2026.

Product Range: One of four new Slimline Opening Roofs by Louvretec, designed for alpine and exposed coastal sites.

Unprecedented Spanning: Offers exceptional spans up to 5000mm in all wind zones, including Very High.

  • Versatile Compatibility: Compatible with both Spiral Pivot and Retract Roof systems, and custom-made to order.
  • Sleek Profile: Designed with a flat bottom and tapering topside to create a greater sense of openness when the blades are rotated.
  • 180° Blade Rotation: Provides adjustable sun, shade, and weather control—open to follow the sun for overhead coverage or close fully for a comfortable haven below.
  • Control Options: Available as either motorised (powered by world-renowned Somfy motors) or hand-operable.
  • Smooth Mechanism: Operates via Louvretec's award-winning Spiral Pivot System, with both gearbox and motor hidden from view.
  • Durable Construction: Built from rust-free aluminium extrusions paired with UV-stabilised plastic-injected components and marine-grade 316 stainless steel drive axles and fixings.
  • Certified Quality: Engineered for quality and longevity to meet relevant AS/NZS standards (AS1866 and AS3902), manufactured locally in an ISO quality-assured environment for New Zealand and Australian conditions.
  • Versatile Finishes: Offered in a wide variety of powder coat and anodised colours, as well as wood grain/timber-look options (such as light oak) and special finishes like Blistered Yakasugi.
  • Flexible Mounting: Includes Louvretec aluminium structural frames as standard, with options to fit louvres and gutters into aluminium, timber, steel, or concrete frames, or fix directly into a prepared opening.
  • Full-Service Delivery: Fully designed, manufactured, and installed in New Zealand by Louvretec, including complete site measure, design, and shop drawings if required.
NZ Made
NZ Made
NZ-Owned Business
NZ-Owned Business
Scope of Use
  • Refer to wind zone chart for spans as set out in the Louvretec 2025 Design Manual
  • Used as a weather resistant cover over decks/ patios, outdoor restaurants/ bars, outdoor areas, school play areas, pool/spa covers.
  • Suitable for coastal, inland, snow, residential, commercial installations
  • Meets the requirements of AS/NZS 1170, NZS3604, AS/NZ 1664
Limitations on Use
  • Opening Roof spans are restricted by wind zone. Refer relevant table in Louvretec 2025 Design Manual
  • Any use outside of Louvretec's nominated Louvre spans for wind speeds over 55m/s as set out in the Louvretec 2025 Design Manual
  • Minimum depth of frame is required. Refer Louvretec design office
  • Opening Roofs cannot be used as a weather proofing solution to a building
  • All Louvretec systems must be installed by Louvretec's in-house installers
Statement of Building Code Compliance
  • PS1 provided with regard to B1 and B2
Other Performance Attributes
  • Fully engineered and warranted
  • Louvretec Louvres can be powdercoated, anodised or finished in a wood grain timber-look 
  • Louvretec Louvres are constructed of aluminium 
  • Louvretec Opening Roofs are compatible with Louvretec Sliding Glass Doors, Outdoor Blinds and Sun Louvre systems and Shutters

Product Innovation Award

The 220/45 Alpine Louvre has just been recognised with the Product Innovation Award at the Window Shading Association of Australia Awards (WSAA) 2026.

Louvretec's winning entry, "One Louvre Blade, Two Patio Roof Systems: A Unified Louvre Solution" speaks to the fact the Alpine Blade can be specified across both a standard Opening Roof spiral system and a Retractable Roof system. One product, two applications, giving installers, specifiers, and homeowners genuine flexibility without compromise. 

The Alpine Blade was purpose-built to deliver where it matters most: durability, versatility, and intelligent design. This award is validation of that commitment.

Documents
BPIR/PTS

BPIR Louvretec Opening Roofs 2025

220/45 Alpine Opening Roof: Pages from 2025 Louvretec Website
Louvretec Design Manual - 220/45 Alpine Roof Bundle from Opening Roofs Section

2025

Louvretec Design Manual - Opening Roof Entire Section 2

2025

Louvretec Opening Roofs Warranty

2025

Warranty: Opening Roofs, Louvres, Shutters
Louvretec Lighting and Heating Brochure

2025

Louvretec Opening Roof Brochure

2025

Colour Range
CAD/PDF Details
Typical Detail | 220/45 Alpine Roof - Motorised

2.33

Louvretec 2025 Design Manual

Typical Detail | 220/45 Alpine Roof - Hand Operable

2.34

2025

BIM
3D Model | 220/45 Alpine Roof by Louvretec

2025

3D Model | Lighting to Front Face of Opening Roof Gutter

Louvretec 2025 Design Manual

Create an outdoor room for space, privacy, shade & design with Louvretec Opening Roofs, Retractable Roofs, Sun Louvre systems, Shutters, Slidetec Glass Doors, Outdoor Blinds & Heating and Lighting.

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