Ventüer VL-55S Slimline Ventilation Louvre

Product Description

The Ventüer VL-55S single-bank ventilation louvre system provides a medium level of weather protection, whilst simultaneously having a low pressure drop. Rated as Class C under BS/EN:13030 for air volumes up to 1.0 m3/second, it is ideal for sheltered locations or where a low level of water ingress is acceptable (such as drained plant room areas).

The VL-55S comes with flanged and channel perimeter frame options, which can be fixed in to a wide range of primary support structures and cladding types, including profiled metal cladding, fibre cement sheet, window joinery systems and others. It is also ideally suited for use in louvred doors.

It can be fitted with a sealed solid backing panel to provide a water-tight rainscreen in areas where the louvres are "inactive", or not required for air flow. It can also be fitted with bird or insect mesh, and can be coupled with the Ventüer range of air control and fire dampers.

Scope of use

Slimline single bank louvre designed for small grilles and louvred doors where exposure to moderate levels of wind and rain are expected, and where some water carry over is acceptable. Constructed from extruded aluminium and suitable for salt-spray zones and other corrosive environments when powdercoated appropriately. Compatible with all common structure and cladding types, including precast concrete, metal cladding, fibre cement sheet and unitised curtainwall systems. Ancillaries such as bird mesh, insect mesh, dust filters, mechanical dampers and plenums can be supplied fitted to the rear face. 

New Zealand Building Code (NZBC)

The product will, if employed in accordance with the supplier's installation and maintenance requirements, assist with meeting the following provisions of the building code:

• Clause B1 Structure: Performance B1.3.3(a), B1.3.3(f), B1.3.3(h)
• Clause E2 External moisture: Performance E2.3.2
• Clause G4 Ventilation: Performance G4.3.1

Evidence

The product meets the requirements set out in the following documents, or relevant parts of cited standards within the documents:

- When sized correctly, the VL-55S louvre system complies with the requirements for natural ventilation of buildings under the New Zealand Building Code clause G4

- When installed in accordance with Ventüer technical literature, shop drawings and site-specific engineering the VL-55S louvre system complies with the requirements for structure under the New Zealand Building Code clause B1

- When installed in accordance with Ventüer technical literature and shop drawings the VL-55S louvre system complies with the requirements around external moisture as outline in New Zealand Building Code clause E2

Supporting evidence

The product has and can make available the following additional evidence to support the above statements:

Use in Service History

The VL-55S louvre system was developed in New Zealand in 2008. Since that time it has been used extensively on a wide range of projects including apartments, schools, retail developments and industrial buildings throughout New Zealand.

Refer to the Ventüer website for detailed case studies - https://ventuer.co.nz/case-studies-ventilation/

Product Criteria

Design requirements

- Extruded aluminium construction, available in any standard powdercoat colour or anodising

- Slim blade profile enables the construction of small louvre grilles and door inserts

- High resistance to vandalism and damage thanks to sturdy construction

- Can be fitted with ancillaries such as bird mesh, insect mesh, dust filters, mechanical dampers and plenums

- Independently tested and certified to BS/EN:13031

- Water ingress from wind driven rain can be substantial if exposed to high winds or situated where cross flow can occur (i.e. having louvres on both sides of an emtpy building such as a storage facilty). If interior linings or equipment within the building can be damaged by exposure to water, consider using the double bank VL-2SD louvre system instead. 

Installation requirements

Installation requirements for the VL-55S louvre system vary dependent on the site wind loads, louvre panel sizes, cladding type and primary structure detailing. Ventüer provides full shop drawings for all installations which show sequencing, fixing type and sizing, flashing requirements and sealant details. Installers should make themselves fully conversant with these shop drawings prior to installation commencing.

Maintenance requirements

Refer to Ventüer Operation & Maintenance Manual

Warrantees

Refer to Ventüer Warranty Document

Company Product Information

Environmental

All Ventüer ventilation louvre systems are fabricated from aluminium which is extruded locally here in New Zealand. The majority of this aluminium is "green aluminium", meaning that the electricity for smelting is supplied from renewable energy sources (such as is the case with Tiwai Point, which relies on hydro-power). Any waste generated during manufacture is fully recycled, as can be any louvres at the end of their useful life. All powdercoating of louvre components is carried out by certified applicators and the use of chomate treatment processes is strictly avoided.

Effective use of passive ventilation devices such as louvre systems can significantly reduce the energy consumption of a building, reducing both its carbon footprint and whole of life cost.

Relationships

BSRIA Report 59678/1