Fixed Louvres

What blade options are available for Knotwood Fixed Louvres?

Knotwood Fixed Louvres are available with two blade types: the 65x16mm Geometric Slat and the 88mm Blade. Each blade type has its own routed frame system (65mm or 88mm frames), allowing panels to be specified to match the visual scale of the project. The 65mm slat gives a finer, more traditional louvre appearance; the 88mm blade provides a bolder, more contemporary aesthetic.

What is the difference between Knotwood Fixed Louvres and Operable Louvres?

Fixed Louvres have permanently angled blades with no moving parts, providing a consistent level of privacy, shade, and airflow without any adjustment mechanism. Operable Louvres allow blade angle adjustment via a control bar. Fixed Louvres are simpler to install, require less maintenance, and are the better choice where consistent shade direction and privacy are required without the need for daily adjustment.

Are Knotwood Fixed Louvres suitable for coastal properties exposed to salt air?

Yes. Fixed Louvres are explicitly designed to perform in coastal and harsh environments and are one of the few Knotwood screening products to carry this as a stated feature. The 6060 T5 aluminium alloy combined with a powder coat finish provides strong resistance to salt air corrosion. Grade 316 stainless steel fasteners are recommended for marine zone installations.

Can Knotwood Fixed Louvres be powder coated in solid colours rather than a timber grain finish?

Yes. Fixed Louvres are available in both traditional solid powder coated colours and the sublimated timber grain surface finish. This makes them one of the few Knotwood Screens products where a solid colour is an explicit finish option, giving architects and specifiers greater flexibility to match contemporary or minimalist design palettes that do not require a timber aesthetic.

Are Knotwood Fixed Louvres BAL-40 rated for bushfire zones?

Yes. Fixed Louvres are tested to AS/NZS 3959 (BAL-40) and combustibility standards AS/NZS 1530.1 and AS/NZS 1530.3. The non-combustible aluminium construction makes them a compliant choice for residential and commercial builds in designated bushfire-prone areas across Australia.

Can Knotwood Fixed Louvres be installed both vertically and horizontally?

Yes. Fixed Louvres can be installed in either vertical or horizontal orientation. Horizontal blade orientation is traditional for sun shading and rain deflection; vertical orientation suits facade privacy screening and contemporary architectural applications. The complete modular panel system is assembled and then placed into the prepared structural opening, giving flexibility in orientation during design.

How are Knotwood Fixed Louvres assembled and installed?

Fixed Louvres are assembled as a complete modular panel before installation. Blades are secured into left and right routed frames, a top and bottom frame is added, and an infill strip conceals all fixings to produce a clean finish. The completed panel is then placed into the prepared structural opening. The four-step process is simpler and faster than the Operable Louvre system, which requires seven steps.

What is the lifespan and maintenance requirement for Knotwood Fixed Louvres?

Knotwood Fixed Louvres carry a 15-year limited warranty and are made from 100% recyclable 6060 T5 aluminium alloy. With no moving parts, maintenance is minimal: periodic washing with a soft broom, water, and a pH-neutral detergent. There is no lubrication, adjustment, or recoating required at any point during the product’s service life.