CI/SFB

(57.7) Xh
LOUVRES 2
March 2016

INTEGRATED LOUVRE SYSTEMS

STANDARD LOUVRES
 38mm PITCH LOUVRES

38mm PITCH LOUVRES FIXING

Series WG38 with its 38mm Pitch fixed
Blades represents the smallest Louvre profile
available in this system. This unit was
designed to provide a neat and compact
appearance for smaller Louvre applications
combined with a convenient low size to
weight ratio for easy handling. The profile of
the Louvre ensures it offers good resistance
to the ingress of rain even with its high 50%
free area. Both flanged and recessed
channel frame options can be selected along
with standard bird guard, insect screen and
weather cill accessories.
WGF/38: Flange screw fixing using the pre-
drilled 4mm countersunk holes. Flanges can
be supplied un-drilled upon request.
WGC/38: Rear fixing cleats mounted off the
housing frame to facilitate screw fixing into
adjacent timber, masonry or duct.
FINISH
The standard Louvre finish is mill finish (ie:
un-treated). Polyester Powder Coatings, PVF
and Anodised Finishes are also available on
request.

SERIES OPTIONS
WGF/38: Comprises of 16 SWG Louvres on
38mm centres in a 32mm wide Flanged
Frame.
WGC/38: Comprises of 16 SWG Louvres on
38mm centres in a 38mm deep Channel
Frame.

SIZE RANGE
Available sizes range from 100mm square up
to 1750mm square in one unit. Above this
size Louvres are supplied as multiple units
with a continuous appearance for assembly
on site.
(NB: On multiple assemblies the
Frame/Flange size increases to 50mm
angle).

LENGTH VERTICAL MULLION FLANGE FACE FIXING DETAILS

OF BLADE WHEN REQUIRED W-H Dim. A Dim.
Up to 750 None Up to 500 75.0
Over 750 - 1500 One 500 to 1750 150.0
Over 1500 One every 750 pitch 1800 & over 150 & centre fixing holes
NB: If Louvre is powder coated,
Mullion pitch must be 500mm
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WG-38 SERIES
WGF -38

9.5mm

= List Height +45mm (+0/-2mm)

= List Width or Height

Dimension over Flanges

Structural Opening
38mm
Pitch

Dimension over Flanges = List Width +45mm (+0/-2mm)

9.5mm

WGC -38

= List Height -10mm (+0/-2mm)

3mm

Dimension over Channel

= List Width or Height

Structural Opening
38mm
Pitch

Dimension over Channel = List Width -6mm (+0/-2mm)

3mm

WGF -38 WGC -38

Bird Guard Bird Guard

or Insect 6.4mm
Screen 6.4mm or Insect
Screen

Mastic No. 8
Seal by Countersunk
Installers Screw Mastic
Seal by
13mm Installers
WEIGHT 9kg/m2

53mm 6mm 25mm 38mm

SERIES: Flanged - WGF

WGC
Channel Frame - WGC

BLADE PITCH: 38mm 38

SIZE: (mm Width x Height) 1200 x 800

OPTIONS: Birdguard - BG
BG
Insect Screen - IS

EXTRA OPTIONS: Weather Cill - WC WC

SPECIAL FIXING OPTIONS: Rear Lug Fixing - RLF RLF

BLANKING PLATE OPTIONS: Standard - SBP

SBP
Insulated - IBP

FINISH: (Please Specify) Mill Finish

(Standard Finish)

NUMBER REQUIRED: 15

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 WG-75 SERIES
WGF-75 4mm Countersunk Fixing Holes
for No 8 Screws

Structural Opening = List Width or Height

75mm
Pitch

_ 1mm)
Dimension over Flanges
= List Height + 46mm ( +
8mm
Dimension over Flanges = List Width +49mm ( +
_ 1mm)

WGC-75

Structural Opening = List Width or Height 75mm

Pitch

_1mm)
Dimension over Channel
= List Height -10mm ( +

Dimension over Channel = List Width -10mm ( +

_ 1mm)

Blade
WGF-75 Blade
WGC-75
Support Support
Clip Clip
15mm 15mm
Mullion Mullion
(Where (Where
Fitted) Fitted)

Rear Angle Cleat Fixing

Cleat for Sides,
Fixing to Top and
Head, Jamb Bottom 5mm
and Cill 38mm
30mm

WEIGHT 13kg/m2 Optional

70mm
70mm Weather
120mm Cill
120mm

SERIES: Flanged - WGF

WGC
Channel Frame - WGC

BLADE PITCH: 75mm 75

SIZE: (mm Width x Height) 1200 x 800

OPTIONS: Birdguard - BG BG
Insect Screen - IS

EXTRA OPTIONS: Weather Cill - WC WC

SPECIAL FIXING OPTIONS: Rear Lug Fixing - RLF RLF

BLANKING PLATE OPTIONS: Standard - SBP

SBP
Insulated - IBP

FINISH: (Please Specify) Mill Finish

(Standard Finish)

NUMBER REQUIRED: 15

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75mm PITCH LOUVRES
75mm PITCH LOUVRES
Series WG75 with its 16 SWG 75mm Pitch
Louvres represents the principle building
block for the Gilberts Louvre system.
This unit utilises a 75mm blade, a profile
which is equally suitable for both small and
large Louvre Panels, allowing for a balanced
appearance across a broad spectrum of
sizes. The increased strength and rigidity
of this blade over its 38mm counterpart
combined with its physical size advantage
has led to its use as the Design Basis for
many of our other Louvre Products including
single doors, double doors and louvre
screens. In line with the smaller Louvres this
series offers a high resistance to weather
ingress combined with a good 50% free and
both flanged and recessed channel frame
options can be selected along with standard
bird guard and insect screen accessories.
SERIES OPTIONS
WGF/75: Comprises of 16 SWG Louvres
on 75mm centres in a 38mm wide Flanged
Frame.
WGC/75: Comprises of 16 SWG Louvres
on 75mm centres in a 70mm deep Channel
Frame.
SIZE RANGE
Available sizes range from 300mm square
up to 2000mm square in one unit. Above
this size Louvres are supplied as multiple
units with a continuous appearance for
assembly on site.
(NB: On multiple assemblies the
Frame/Flange size increases to 50mm
angle).
FIXING
WGF/75: Standard method is flange screw
fixing using the pre-drilled counter sunk
fixing holes and screws. Alternatively
flanges can be supplied un-drilled upon
request, with achieved via fixing cleats
located at the back of the unit.
WGC/75: Self drill tapping bolt fixing
through adjustable, fixing cleat angles
located at the back of the unit.
FINISH
The standard Louvre finish is mill finish
(ie: un-treated). Polyester Powder Coatings,
PVF and Anodised Finishes are also
available on request.
LENGTH VERTICAL MULLION
OF BLADE WHEN REQUIRED
Up to 1000 None
1000 - 1600 One
Over 1600 One every 800
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100mm PITCH LOUVRES

100mm PITCH LOUVRES

Series WG100 a 100mm Pitch Fixed Blade
Unit represents the largest profile available in
the Gilberts System. Utilising a 100mm heavy
duty Louvre Blade the unit portrays a
naturally ‘Grand’ appearance making it best
suited for the larger Louvre applications.
Manufactured from 16 SWG extrusion they
are inherently strong and robust and offer
good weather exclusion characteristics
without sacrificing free area (50%). Both
flanged and recessed channel frame borders
can be selected along with optional
Birdguard, Insect Screen and Weather Cill
Accessories.
SERIES OPTIONS
WGF/100: Comprises of 16 SWG Louvres
on 100mm centres in a 38mm wide Flanged
Frame.
WGC/100: Comprises of 16 SWG Louvres
on 100mm centres in a 120mm deep
Channel Frame.
FIXING
WGF/100: Standard method is flange screw
fixing using the pre-drilled countersunk fixing
holes. Flanges can be supplied un-drilled
upon request.
WGC/100: Screw fixing through pre-drilled
holes located on the rear lip of the Louvre
frame into the surround duct, timber or
masonry.
FINISH
The standard Louvre finish is mill finish
(ie: un-treated). Polyester Powder Coatings,
PVF and Anodised Finishes are also
available on request.

SIZE RANGE
Available sizes range from 600mm square
up to 2500mm square in one unit. Above this
size Louvres are supplied as multiple units
for assembly on site.

LENGTH VERTICAL MULLION

OF BLADE WHEN REQUIRED
Up to 1000 None
1000 - 2000 One
Over 2000 One every 1000

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WG-100 SERIES WGF-100 Countersunk Fixing Holes
for No 8 Screws

Structural Opening = List Width or Height

_ 1mm)
Dimension over Flanges
= List Height + 46mm ( +
100mm
Pitch

8mm
Dimension over Flanges = List Width +49mm ( +
_ 1mm)

WGC-100

Structural Opening = List Width or Height

_ 1mm)
Dimension over Channel
= List Height -10mm ( +
100mm
Pitch

Dimension over Channel = List Width -10mm ( +

_ 1mm)

WGF-100 WGC-100

Mullion 16mm Mullion 16mm

Bird Guard Bird Guard

or Insect or Insect
Screen Screen

38mm
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WEIGHT 24kg/M

120mm 120mm 26.5mm

SERIES: Flanged - WGF

WGC
Channel Frame - WGC

BLADE PITCH: 100mm 100

SIZE: (mm Width x Height) 1200 x 800

OPTIONS: Birdguard - BG BG
Insect Screen - IS

EXTRA OPTIONS: Weather Cill - WC WC

SPECIAL FIXING OPTIONS: Rear Lug Fixing - RLF RLF

BLANKING PLATE OPTIONS: Standard - SBP

SBP
Insulated - IBP

FINISH: (Please Specify) Mill Finish

(Standard Finish)

NUMBER REQUIRED: 15

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WG 38/75/100 SERIES
FIXING DETAILS - FLANGE FRAME
Either Face Flange Fixing or Rear Mounted Angle
Brackets can be selected on Flange Border Units.
FIXING DETAILS - CHANNEL FRAME
For WG38, 75 & 100 Series Fixing Angle Cleats can
be situated on the appropriate centres at the rear of
the Louvre Frame drilled suitable for Expansion Bolts
(up to size M8) into structure.
The slotted fixing allows for any necessary adjustment
to suit fixing tolerances.
Cleats are available in 4 standard lengths;
50mm,100mm, 150mm & 250mm and will be supplied
in 3mm hot dipped galvanised mild steel. Unless other
wise stated 100mm lengths will be provided.
EXPANSION JOINTS
Where Louvres are supplied for installation by others it is
advisable that Compriband seal is inserted at all joints.
Where Gilberts are installing the Louvres Compriband will
be fitted.
CONCEALED ANGLE
The Concealed Angle Assembly design provides for virtually
invisible jointing between Louvre panels. Accurate blade alignment
on the face is insured by the support clips and pre-drilled assembly
holes. Provision for Louvre expansion can also be made by
applying Compriband Sealing/Expansion between the angles.
(WG75 shown).

VERTICAL ASSEMBLY
For assembly of vertical panels a reversed angle feature is
utilised as illustrated. This provides for a invisible joint whilst
maintaining the correct blade pitch.
(WG75 shown).
38/75/100mm CONTINUOUS LOUVRES

CONTINUOUS LOUVRE complexity of continuous screening

For applications where larger Louvre
assemblies are required such as for wall or
rooftop screening and ventilation applications
our Series WG38, 75 and 100 can be
supplied any size in multiple panels, purpose
built to assemble into a continuous Louvre
Screen. Despatched with all the necessary
fixing angles and bolts for their assembly the
panels can be banked both horizontally and
vertically and designed to incorporate
additional features such as:
• Internal/External Mitred Corners
• Dummy, Blanked and Active Sections
• Horizontal and Vertical Blade Sections
• Single and double Hinged Continuous
Appearance Doors
Unusual and irregular profiles can typically
be catered for with accurate face alignment
provided by the pre-fixed assembly holes and
blade alignment pieces. Rear mounted
Mullion Supports are provided for additional
strength where required.
Our standard fixing and assembly details are
illustrated herein. The individuality and
applications will however require, in each
case, the preparation of detailed
manufacturing drawings to ensure that the
unit not only meets all the clients
requirements but is also easy to assemble,
install and fix on site. Our Company has been
specially tailored to provide this all inclusive
service with:
• Initial Site Surveys to obtain
construction work details
• Preparation of detailed manufacturing
drawings in accordance with the
clients requirements and the results of
the initial Survey
• Final manufacture and appropriate
finishing to blend or contrast, as
required with the building structure
• Expert Site installation by our own
team of skilled engineers
In this way a thorough and trouble free
installation can be insured and our Louvre
Team will be pleased to give any advice or
guidance you may require for a particular
application.

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 LOUVRE DOORS

LOUVRED DOORS
For applications where ventilation and access
is required to Plant Room or Generator
equipment Gilberts single and double leaf,
inward or outward opening, Louvred Doors
can provide an ideal solution. Designed for
use both as stand alone units with Border
Frame, or as part of a continuous Louvre
Screen they constitute ready made units
complete with all necessary accessories such
as Door Stays, Mortice Locks, Barrel Bolts
and, if required Birdguard or Insect Screens
FIXING
Two alternative fixing methods are
available on WD Louvred Doors as detailed.
FINISH
The standard Louvre finish is mill finish
(ie: un-treated). Polyester Powder Coatings,
PVF and Anodised Finishes are also
available on request.

CONTINUOUS SCREEN DOORS

For use in continuous screens Louvre Doors
incorporate a blade appearance frame and
concealed pivot style hinges. This ensures
that the continuous line of the Louvre is not
compromised in any way. The standard blade
profile is the 75mm unit as used on Series
WG75 however 38 and 100mm pitches are
available.

SERIES OPTIONS
WDS/75: Single Hinged Louvre Door
comprising 16 SWG Louvres on 75mm
Centres
WDD/75: Double Hinged Louvre Door
comprising 16 SWG Louvres on 75mm
Centres

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 WD SERIES
SIZE RANGE
WDS-75 127mm
WDS/75 (SINGLE DOOR): Standard door panel to fit
12mm 17mm
aperture openings 400 x 600 up to 1000 x 2100 angle.
Leaf size = aperture opening -40 on width and -33 on
height.
75mm
Pitch WDD/75 (DOUBLE DOOR): Standard door panel
assembly to fit structural openings 1200 x 600 up to
2000 x 2100 angle. Leaf size = aperture opening -40
on width, and -33 on height. Clear opening = aperture
width -112 and height -72
Note: For doors greater than listed sizes a 75 x 38mm
Height = Structural Opening -10mm

box section outer frame is used to provide sufficient

design rigidity.

WDD-75 127mm
12mm 17mm

75mm
Pitch

Height = Structural Opening -10mm

4mm

Width = Structural Opening -10mm

102mm

FIXING ARRANGEMENT A

4mm

Width = Structural Opening -10mm

102mm

SERIES: Narrow Border - WFD

UNIT SECURED TO STRUCTURE THROUGH WFD
Wide Border - WBD
FIXING ANGLE CLEATS MOUNTED AT
600mm CENTRES AT REAR OF FRAME
DOOR: Single - S S
Double - D

BLADE PITCH: 75mm 75

SIZE: (mm Width x Height) 1200 x 800

FIXING ARRANGEMENT B OPTIONS: Birdguard - BG BG
Insect Screen - IS

OPENING DETAILS: Inward Opening - IO IO

Outward Opening - OO

HINGE DETAILS (Single door): Left hand Hinge - LH

LH
Right Hand Hinge - RH

DOOR FIXING ARRANGEMENT: A or B A

FINISH: (Please Specify) Mill Finish

UNIT SECURED TO STRUCTURE WITH (Standard Finish)
No.12 COUNTERSUNK SCREWS ON 600mm
CENTRES THROUGH THE FRAME NUMBER REQUIRED: 15

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 PH SERIES
PH-38
List Height (Adjusted to nearest

List Height (Adjusted to nearest

Bird Guard
Full Blade)

Full Blade)
or Insect 38mm
Screen Pitch

Border Style 1 Border Style 2

50mm

Holes to Suit List Length or Width List Length or Width 25mm

M8 Expansion = Structural Opening = Structural Opening
Bolts Inside Penthouse Dimension Inside Penthouse Dimension
= List Length or Width +10mm = List Length or Width

PH-75
(to nearest Full Blade)

(to nearest Full Blade)

Border Style 1 Border Style 3
List Height

List Height
75mm

75mm
pitch

Optional rear pitch

lug fixing
50mm
Optional rear
120mm

lug fixing
Holes to Suit List Length or Width 50mm
M8 Expansion = over plinth dimension
Bolts
Inside Penthouse Dimension List Length or Width
= over plinth dimension Holes to Suit
= List Length or Width +10mm M8 Expansion
Bolts
Inside Penthouse Dimension
= List Length or Width +10mm

PH-100
List Height (Adjusted to nearest

List Height (Adjusted to nearest

Full Blade)

Full Blade)

Bird Guard
or Insect
Screen
100mm
Pitch
Border Style 1 Border Style 2

50mm

List Length or Width
Holes to Suit = Structural Opening
M8 Expansion
Bolts Inside Penthouse Dimension
= List Length or Width +10mm
30mm
List Length or Width
= Structural Opening
Inside Penthouse Dimension
= List Length or Width

SERIES: PH PH

BLADE PITCH (mm): 38, 75, 100 75

SIZE: (mm Length x Width x Height) 1200 x 1200 x 800

OPTIONS: Insect Screen - IS IS

BASE BORDER STYLE: Border Style 1 - B1 B1

Border Style 2 - B2
Border Style 3 - B3

FINISH: (Please Specify) Mill Finish

(Standard Finish)

NUMBER REQUIRED: 15

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PENTHOUSE LOUVRES
PENTHOUSE LOUVRES
The PH Series is a range of roof mounting
fixed Blade Louvre Housings suitable for air
intake or discharge over ventilation shafts
etc. The units are available in 3 blade
formats based upon the WG Series of
Louvre Panels and are supplied complete
with continuous corners, removable sloping
roof and birdguards. Supplied with
alternative fixing borders to suit plinth or flat
roof mounting the units offer a 50% free
area performance combined with good
weather characteristics.
SERIES OPTIONS
PH/38: Comprises of 16 SWG Aluminium
Louvres on a 38mm Pitch with rear mounted
Birdguard screen. Insect screens available
as an optional extra.
PH/75: Comprises of 16 SWG Aluminium
Louvres on 75mm Pitch with rear mounted
Birdguard screen. Insect screens available
as an optional extra.
PH/100:Comprises of 16 SWG Aluminium
Louvres on 100mm Pitch with rear mounted
Birdguard screen. Insect screens available
as an optional extra.
SIZE RANGE
Available sizes range from 300x300x300mm
upwards. for maximum unit sizes in one
piece please refer to head office. Multiple
assemblies can be supplied upon request
FIXING
The PH Series Penthouse Louvres are
available with two types of base border
options to suit either plinth or flat roof
mounting. These borders are supplied with
fixing holes to suit M8 expansion bolts on
standard 600mm centres. Other fixing
details available to order.
FINISH
The standard Louvre finish is mill finish
(ie: un-treated). Polyester Powder Coatings,
PVF and Anodised Finishes are also
available on request.
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 SPECIAL LOUVRES

In addition to standard, square and

rectangular patterns Gilberts can also
fabricate special louvres to almost any
practical design.

Circular, semi-circular and triangular

HEXAGONAL POLYGONAL designs are popular selections however
other more unusual profiles such as gothic
arch, polygon and even hexagonal have
been supplied. For that special application
in 38, 75 and 100mm pitch profiles please
contact our louvre sales office.

CIRCULAR RIGHT ANGLE TRIANGLE

SEMI-CIRCULAR EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE ARCHED

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SIZING NOMOGRAM
WG-38/75/100 SERIES

PIVOT LINE

LOUVRE HEIGHT - mm
LOUVRE WIDTH - mm
300 300

5.0
AIRFLOW RATE m3/sec

4.0
400 400

STATIC PRESSURE N/m2

3.0
JET VELOCITY m/s

2.5
500 500

2.0

8 145 140 134 600 600

1.5
7 102 98 94
6 69 66 63
5 50 48 46
700 700
4 33 31 29
1.0
0.9 3 21 20 19
800 800
0.8
2 12 11 10
0.7
900 900
1.5 10 9 8
0.6
1 7 6 5 1000 1000
0.5

SERIES WG38 1100 1100

0.4
SERIES WG75
1200 1200
SERIES WG100
0.3 1300 1300

1400 1400

1500 1500
0.2
1600 1600

1700 1700

0.15 1800 1800

1900 1900
2000 2000
2100 2100
0.1 2200 2200
2300 2300
2400 2400

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INTEGRATED LOUVRE SYSTEMS
OTHER RANGES AVAILABLE INCLUDE:
• HIGH PERFORMANCE LOUVRES
• MOVABLE BLADE LOUVRES
• SITE ASSEMBLY LOUVRES
• ACOUSTIC LOUVRES

(BLACKPOOL LTD)

Clifton Road, Blackpool FY4 4QT Telephone: 01253 766911 Fax: 01253 767941
Email: louvres@gilbertsblackpool.com Web: www.gilbertsblackpool.com

Gilberts (Blackpool) Ltd reserve the right to alter the specification without notice. For our latest product data please visit www.gilbertsblackpool.com
The information contained in this leaflet is correct at time of going to press 2016.