1. Your most common and cost effective slat profile is a solid slat
2. This profile can be ordered in 0.6mm / 0.8mm /1.0mm
3. Slat come standard in galvanised finish OR can be powder coated in a variety of colours
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Perforated slats
1. Perforated slats are manufactured from galvanised material
2. The small punched holes are 3.2mm in diameter at a 5.5 degree pitch
3. This design allows visibility and minimal ventilation through the curtain
4. A full door can be made up or only portions of the door for viewing section
5. Can be powder coated in various colours
Fennestra slats
1. Fennestra slats are manufactured from galvanised material
2. The design actually was designed to replace the older grille designs
3. A cold punching process is used to create the holes
4. Holes measure 150mm x 32mm at 50mm intervals
5. The size of the holes are suitable for high visibility and ventilation purposes
6. A straight punch pattern or brick pattern is available
7. Custom number of holes can be done on request
8. Can be powder coated to various colours
Aluminium slats
Aluminium slats are light and rust resistant
They are mainly used for domestic applications in homes
It is one of the more costly options
Aluminium comes in standard mill finish or can be powder coated in various colours
Aluminium slats come in two designs
A. Solid standard slat
1. The standard slat resembles the standard galvanised slat in dimensions
2. The weight is reduced due to be formed from aluminium
B. Aluminium fennestra
1. The same fennestra pattern can be made in aluminium
2. The added benefit is that a poly carbonate insert can be slid in to close off the punched hole and still allow viewing through the window section.