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LUXASHADEBrise Soleil Louvre Systems
Folding Brise Soleil Louvre System
Formerly known as Folding Brise Soleil Shutter System
BSL-FLHinged aluminium louvre panels that fold flat against the facade when closed and swing outward when open — solar shading that adjusts by hand. Bi-fold or tri-fold panels. Any RAL colour, motor optional.
Fold flat against the wall. Open like wings.
Some windows need shade in the morning, sun in the afternoon, both within an hour. Folding brise soleil panels solve this with hinges: panels fold flat against the wall when not needed, swing outward to cover the glass when the sun arrives. The Tela Fold system uses bi-fold or tri-fold aluminium panels, 400-800 mm each, hinged on stainless steel pivots. Manual operation by hand, or 24V motor for synchronised operation across multi-window facades. Wind class 2 to EN 1991-1-4. Aluminium frame, fixed internal louvres, any RAL colour.
KEY FEATURES
- Folding mechanism
- Compact stacking
- Manual or motorized
- Multiple finishes
AVAILABLE SIZESPanels: 400–800mm wide × up to 3000mm high | Blades: 80×15mm | Folded depth: 120mm per pair
PRODUCT DECISION GUIDE
When Folding Brise Soleil Louvre System is the right product.
Use this product when its technical role, installation route and project assumptions are clear enough to move from browsing to quotation.
Check before quote
Confirm dimensions, fixing conditions, finish requirements, operation method and any local approval expectations.
- Dimensions and fixing surface
- Finish and operation choice
- Approval or documentation needs
Project handoff
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- Brand/product fit
- Technical review
- Quote after project assumptions are clear
PRODUCT ANSWERS
Practical answers about folding brise soleil.
Use these answers when comparing folding aluminium shutters for facade shading, privacy and full-opening flexibility.
What is a folding brise soleil used for?
A folding brise soleil is used where aluminium facade shutters should open compactly to one side while still offering shading and privacy when closed.
Compare brise soleil →When is folding better than sliding?
Choose folding panels when the opening should clear more completely and side-folding space is available; choose sliding panels when a track-guided moving screen is preferred.
Compare sliding route →What should be checked before quotation?
Confirm opening width, panel count, folding direction, hinge or track detail, facade fixing, wind exposure, operation method and finish colour.
Review folding facade →TECHNOLOGY & DETAILSEngineering That Performs.
Fold-Flat Storage
Panels fold to just 120mm depth per pair — minimal facade protrusion when not in use.
Dynamic Solar Control
Swing panels outward to shade, or fold flat to maximise natural light in winter.
Ventilation + Shading
Open panels allow air circulation while louvre blades block direct solar radiation.
Manual or Motorised
Choose friction hinges for hand operation or 24V actuators with rain/wind sensor automation.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSBuilt to Standard.
Panel Width400–800 mm
Max Panel Height3000 mm
Blade Profile80 × 15 mm aluminium
Folded Depth120 mm per pair
OperationManual or motorised (24V)
StackingPairs fold flat against each other
Surface FinishAny RAL colour (TIGER Coatings)
StandardEN 13659 (solar protection devices)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSCommon Questions.
Panels fold in pairs. A typical window opening uses 2–4 panels (1–2 folding pairs).
The blades within each panel are fixed at the optimal shading angle. Shading is controlled by folding the entire panel open or closed.
Yes. The system mounts to the facade with standard brackets — no structural modifications required.
Plan your installation — free engineering tools
CARBON & COOLING SAVINGSCalculate annual CO₂ avoided by this bioclimatic pergolaPick a city, set your m², see kg CO₂/yr + cooling-demand reduction. JRC PVGIS-5 + EEA 2024.→WIND & SNOW LOAD CHECKCheck site qb / sk vs Eurocode 1 zonesEN 1991 national annex per country · 21 EU/EEA countries supported.→
