Controls should map to defined physical roof states.
AUVENOR · MOVEMENT + DRAINAGE
AUVENOR roof movement, drainage and controls.
A moving roof has three systems that must agree: structure, water management and control logic.
SHORT ANSWER
Specify each roof state and what the controls should do in it.
Define open, ventilation/tilt, rain-closed and severe-weather states; show how water drains in each relevant condition; then specify motors, local controls, sensors, isolation and manual/emergency procedures around those states.
KEY PROJECT POINTS
What should drive the decision.
These are project inputs, not substitute engineering or automatic product approvals.
Rain sensors should not be the only water-management strategy.
Motors need service/replacement access.
Drainage must remain clear when roof components move.
Lighting cables should accommodate movement and maintenance.
Power-loss and fault recovery should be documented.
Name the roof states
Open, partially open, ventilation, rain closed and storm states should be described consistently across drawings and controls.
Trace rainwater
Gutters, channels and downpipes need to work with the actual blade/roof geometry in weather-protection mode.
Define control priority
Local switch, remote, sensor and smart controls should have clear priority and safe behaviour.
Plan fault recovery
Maintenance staff should know isolation, reset, manual/emergency operation and how to leave the roof safe during a fault.
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 states
Motor/drive system
Local controls
Remote/smart control
Rain/wind sensors
Power supply
Isolation
Drainage/gutters
Downpipes
Lighting
Manual/emergency procedure
Service access
EVIDENCE BOUNDARY
Control and drainage claims must match the exact roof configuration.
Use exact motor/controller documentation and project drawings for moving geometry, guttering and electrical interfaces. Local electrical and stormwater work remains project-specific.
FAQ
Questions project teams usually need answered.
Can a rain sensor automatically close the roof?
Where supported by the exact control system, yes, but sensor logic and commissioning must be verified.
What happens in a power failure?
That depends on the selected system; the project should document isolation and any manual/emergency operation available.
Can lighting be integrated?
Selected AUVENOR configurations support integrated lighting, with exact wiring and controls confirmed per project.