Timber Rack Arm Systems

Rack Arms – Timber

Timber Rack Arm Systems integrate seamlessly with any timber building façade, providing a natural timber element to a building exterior and introduces a warm filter of light to interiors. Timber louvre slats offer a natural and coordinating finish to any architectural design. The louvre systems are non-retractable, with the slats made from high quality timber. They are suited for internal and external installations to horizontal, vertical, sloping, or unusual shaped windows.

Horiso selects timber from sustainably managed forests, for the manufacturing of slats in both Western Red Cedar and Marupa.

Key Features

Slats are made from timber sourced from sustainably managed forests
Slats are treated to withstand extreme weather conditions
Interlocking louvres are available
Near blackout or daylight options as needed.
Choice of timber species and stains
Custom colours are available and may incur a surcharge
Offers a seamless integration into timber façades
All other components are made from high grade extruded aluminium

Slat Options

RA74W

With a width of 74 mm the timber slat system is suited for internal and external installations to horizontal, vertical, sloping, or unusual shaped windows. The 74W louvre system can be fixed, crank operated or motorised.

RA87W

With a width of 87 mm the timber slat system is suited for internal and external installations to horizontal, vertical, sloping, or unusual shaped windows. The 87W louvre system can be fixed, crank operated or motorised.

RA98W

With a width of 98 mm the timber slat system is suited for internal and external installations to horizontal, vertical, sloping, or unusual shaped windows. The 98W louvre system can be fixed, crank operated or motorised.

RA148W

With a width of 148 mm the timber slat system is suited for internal and external installations to horizontal, vertical, sloping, or unusual shaped windows. The 148W louvre system can be fixed, crank operated or motorised.

RA153W

With a width of 153 mm the timber slat system is suited for internal and external installations to horizontal, vertical, sloping, or unusual shaped windows. The 153W louvre system can be fixed, crank operated or motorised.

Timber Slat Colour/Species

Western Red Cedar

A dimensionally stable timber under most weather conditions and is not prone to shrinkage or swelling.

Due to its versatility, it can be used for both internal and external applications.

Black LS-BS.835

Black LS-M.829-2

Dark Grey LS-M.828-2

Grey LS-M.827-2

Light-Grey-LS-M.826

Light Mahogany LS-M.824

Maple LS-M.823-2

Moss Grey LS-BS.834-2

Natural LS-M.822-2

Stone LS-BS.833

Walnut LS-M.825

Wheat LS-BS.832

White Granite LS-BS.831

White LS-BS.830

White LS-M.821

Marupa

A lightweight and resilient timber with a straight uniform grain used for interior installations.

Black LS-BS.835

Black LS-M.829-2

Dark Grey LS-M.828-2

Grey LS-M.827-2

Light-Grey-LS-M.826

Light Mahogany LS-M.824

Maple LS-M.823-2

Moss Grey LS-BS.834-2

Natural LS-M.822-2

Stone LS-BS.833

Walnut LS-M.825

Wheat LS-BS.832

White Granite LS-BS.831

White LS-BS.830

White LS-M.821

Components

Operating Strip

The operating strip is attached to the rack arms ensuring alignment for the smooth operation of the system.

Polycarbonate Components

These weather-resistant and long-wearing components are manufactured from UV stabilised nylon 6 and include –

Pivots
Rack arm
Slat clip
Bearing bracket & tilt arm- standard system

Standard Clip Colours

Light grey and black

Pivot Arms

The pivots are inserted into the notches of the rack arm extrusions.

Brushes

Brushes are an optional component that help achieve blackout when the system is closed. They slot into an angle bracket that is fixed onto the building structure or window mullion. 21mm (5/6”) x 118mm (1/9”)

Side Support With Edge Pivots

There additional supports are incorporated into irregular-shaped rack arm installations to ensure the smooth operation of the systems.

Operating Systems

Crank Handle

The system using any size slat can be manually operated using a gear box which connects to the tilt shaft and turned by a detached crank handle. The handle lengths can be specified for your projects.

Motorised

The most efficient and effective way to control the rack arms. The system can be opened tilted at various degrees for light filtration or completely open at 90° for maximum daylight by a press of a button. The electric motor incorporates internal thermal protection against overheating. Various control options and levels of sophistication are available.

Automation

Provides hands free operation at various levels of sophistication set to a user’s requirement. There are various customisable levels from time scheduling, sun tracking or integration with building management systems.

Time Scheduling: Opens at various angles at set times
Sun Tracking: Louvres open at various angles throughout the day based on the sun’s positioning