A do-it-yourself outdoor louvre system from Wigram, Christchurch, made in New Zealand by Johnson & Couzins from aluminium. It is designed for people to build themselves, with a few mates and a lifter, rather than paying for professional installation. The fins adjust by hand, from full sun to full shade.
It comes in three sizes and three colours: Matt Black, Silver Pearl and Matt Appliance White. The company says it is compliant with the New Zealand Building Code, and the website lists a wind rating of 180 km/h. Orders are custom made and delivered to a Mainfreight depot within 20 working days, and the website says prices include GST and delivery to the depot. Gem Visa offers 0 percent for six months on purchases over $250, subject to credit criteria.
Customers have used it to shade a deck, protect carpets and curtains from sun, and build a carport. One says it was easy to set up with clear instructions, and took a weekend with a mate. Another says it stands up well to wind, and praises the included hardware and touch-up paint.
Three other hardware stores are within a kilometre. Blum Christchurch is 0.1 km away, Totalsite Supplies is 0.5 km away, and Sopersmac ARA Hardware is 0.7 km away.
The business is at 12 Avenger Crescent, Wigram, Christchurch.