• Louvretec Retract Roofs are an exterior, permanent, aluminium, louvre system with operable and retracting blades
• Wind Zones determine the span as set out in the Louvretec 2025 Design Manual
• Designed for New Zealand's climate and conditions
• Constructed of aluminium for durability
• Specified to create a functional outdoor room for decks, verandahs and patio areas
• Frame options include a 3-Sided, 4-Sided Louvretec frame or a Retract Roof can be incorporated in to a frame by others
• Frame is connected to posts (number of posts dependent on requirements) the frame is mounted to a structural wall
• Louvretec Retract Roofs are engineered to standards NZ3604

• Wind Zone — determines style of Retract Roof, the span, frame and posts options as set out in the 2025 Louvretec Design Manual
• Installation must be by Louvretec Installations team
• For residential and commercial projects

Maximum Spans in Wind Zones (3m height):

• Extra High: 5000mm
• Low: 5000mm

• Louvretec's Retract Roof range has been available for ten years and 2025 sees the introduction of two new Retract Roofs to the range, the 220/35 Slimline Retract and the 220/45 Alpine Retract Roof
• Louvretec Retract Roofs are regularly specified on stunning coastal, country and city homes. Tara Iti Golf Club in Mangawhai also features a Louvretec Retract Roof as do beautiful restaurants such as Sugar Hill in Melbourne and Sora on Pirie Restaurant - Bringing operable, functional spaces with premium design. 
• With a 25 year heritage Louvretec is a market leader in the louvre systems industry. Louvretec is New Zealand owned and operated and manufactures, designs and installs a premium range of Retract Roofs, Opening Roofs, Sun Louvre systems and Sliding Glass Doors
• Louvrecare is Louvretec's valet and maintenance division. Louvrecare 'Care and Maintenance Department' was established more than 15 years ago & exists to ensure louvres remain in optimal condition.

• Louvretec Louvres are constructed of aluminium and can be powdercoated, anodised or finished in a wood grain timber-look

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.