Retracting blades require a parked/stacked zone.
AUVENOR · ROOF MOVEMENT
Retractable louvre vs tilt-roof systems.
Both systems change the overhead condition, but retracting blades physically open the roof while tilt systems rotate in place.
SHORT ANSWER
Choose whether the project needs open sky or adjustable blade angle.
Use a retractable-louvre pathway where a substantial open-sky condition is important. Use a tilt-roof pathway where blade rotation, shade, ventilation and rain control are more important than physically parking the roof blades.
KEY PROJECT POINTS
What should drive the decision.
These are project inputs, not substitute engineering or automatic product approvals.
Tilt blades remain distributed across the roof footprint.
Open-sky geometry can affect side enclosures and lighting.
Drainage behaviour changes with blade position.
Motors/controls need exact-system coordination.
Structural spans and wind evidence are configuration-specific.
COMPARISON
Use-case fit before product preference.
The table is deliberately directional. Exact configurations still require project and evidence review.
| Pathway | Best fit | Watch closely |
|---|---|---|
| Retractable louvre | Premium outdoor rooms wanting a genuine open-sky mode. | Blade parking geometry, tracks/drives, drainage, clearances and wind operating state. |
| Tilt roof | Projects prioritising adjustable shade/ventilation with blades staying over the full roof area. | Blade angle, drainage, seals, controls and high-wind operating instructions. |
Define the open condition
Sketch exactly how much sky opening is required and where retracted blades will park.
Coordinate the enclosure
Screens, blinds and glass need to work with posts, beams, moving roof components and drainage.
Map drainage in each roof state
Closed, tilted and retracted positions can move water differently; exact operating instructions should be clear.
Verify structural evidence
Member sizes, spans and wind capability must stay tied to the selected AUVENOR configuration.
PROJECT INPUTS
What to have ready before asking for the exact system.
A stronger brief shortens the gap between product interest and a useful technical/commercial response.
Roof footprint
Open-sky requirement
Tilt-only acceptable
Blade parking zone
Post layout
Integrated blinds/screens
Lighting
Drainage
Wind exposure
Power/controls
Foundation/fixing
Coastal exposure
EVIDENCE BOUNDARY
Movement mode and structure should be verified as one exact system.
Confirm profiles, blade/span limits, drive/motor, drainage, integrated enclosure compatibility and structural/wind evidence for the selected configuration.
FAQ
Questions project teams usually need answered.
Does a tilt roof fully open to the sky?
No. Tilt systems rotate blades in place; retractable systems physically move blades to create a larger open-sky area.
Can blinds be integrated with both pathways?
Selected AUVENOR configurations support integrated side-blind pathways; exact compatibility must be checked.
Are span limits the same for every AUVENOR model?
No. Span and structural limits are configuration-specific.