Studies show that cooling buildings is not only more expensive than heating them, but also more harmful to the environment. Louvres that are attached to the outside of a building offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to lowering indoor temperatures. Alupro specialises in impressive facade louvres that also protect against the sun. The louvres prevent sunshine from entering buildings, thus reducing the need to cool them, and help keep the indoor air temperature constant. To achieve the best results, combine carefully designed high-quality louvres with a modern air conditioning system. With the help of the louvres, working conditions in an office building can be kept optimal as high temperatures and bright sunshine do not interfere with work. And, best of all, while the louvres even help muffle the noise from the outside, they do not block the view from the window.

Lower your costs with louvres

The effect of facade and window louvres on the energy consumption of buildings has been studied extensively. The results show that cost savings of over 20% can be achieved in indoor air cooling using various kinds of facade louvre solutions. The engineers at Alupro have also studied the effects of facade louvres on the need for and cost of indoor air cooling in buildings. It is particularly interesting to see how long the payback period of the investment in louvres is when calculated in energy cost-savings achieved, and the actual savings that can be achieved using various louvre solutions.

Sun shade louvres are particularly useful in buildings with large windows. Alupro has supplied sun shade louvres to the facades of public buildings, shopping centres, office and residential buildings and multistorey car parks, for example.

While energy consumption and environmental aspects are important, architects and builders also expect the facade materials they use to be durable and have a prominent appearance. Alupro uses 100% aluminium in the facade louvres it manufactures in its own factory in Tuusula, near Finland’s capital, Helsinki. Aluminium is a safe, durable, and recyclable construction material that retains its spectacular appearance virtually forever. Alupro has the know-how and skills required to realise both the technical and aesthetic aspects of the customer’s vision. The result is a functional and durable building that is also visually satisfying.

Suitable solutions for any weather

The experts at Alupro have designed louvres for different climates and even extreme conditions. Every solution can also be tailored to meet the customers’ needs. There are various options to choose from:

PS-P louvres are light, prefabricated sun shade systems that are installed above or in front of windows to protect the windows and entrances against sunshine, either as individual elements or as a chain of elements that cover the whole length of the wall. Aluminium, brass, copper, and acid-proof steel louvres can be used as sun shades on all floors of the building, and they can be manufactured in any shape and size. Curved solutions are also available. Various profiles and spacing options allow for virtually unlimited applications, and the colour of the surface finish can be selected from various options.

The louvres create light and functional surface decorations suitable for different kinds of public spaces. Alupro’s modern solutions enable spectacular decorative solutions. The louvres are also ideal for covering less pleasing surfaces in rooms that contain technical building service equipment, for instance.

AluClik sun shade louvres can be designed using a wide variety of profiles, shapes, and colours. The basic range includes more than ten different profiles, and Alupro can also design and produce completely new models according to customer needs. Curved profiles are available, and the spacing can be defined flexibly. Alupro surface treats the louvres according to customer specifications in its own paint shop. In addition, aluminium constructions can be treated with an anti-graffiti coating, so that any graffiti is removable without the need to repaint smeared surfaces. Thanks to their high-quality interlocking system, AluClik louvres are quick and easy to assemble on site, saving the customer time and cost in the installation phase.

A horizontal louvre is a spectacular and functional sun shade solution. The light sun shade louvres that are installed above windows on the outer wall of a building can be used to create stylish decorative effects. The profiles used in the horizontal louvres can be selected from a variety of options. Horizontal louvres are usually produced using PS-P or AluClik profiles that match the customer’s needs. Aluminium grilles can also be used in horizontal louvres.

Alupro continuously develops new products to meet changing customer needs and environmental requirements. In addition to improving energy efficiency, the easy-to-install Alupro louvres:

• protect against the glaring sun;
• let natural light in to the building, thus reducing the need for artificial lighting;
• help keep the indoor temperature constant;
• reduce the need for heating and cooling in buildings, thus cutting related costs;
• block distracting noise pollution;
• create eye-catching effects on facades.

There is no doubt that in the next few years, the development of sun shade louvres will happen at an increasing speed. If you are facing a challenge related to facade construction or louvres, let Alupro experts handle it. More energy-efficient and sustainable construction solutions do not have to be boring – quite the contrary!