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Couvernet®

Couvernet®
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Couvernet®

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Overview of dani alu: dani alu is a leading European company specializing in aluminium building components for flat roofs and facades. The company focuses on four main areas: Flat Roof, Security, Facades, and Structures, with an emphasis on innovation and customer-focused development.
Why Aluminium? Aluminium is chosen for its lightweight nature, ease of processing, resistance to rust, and recyclability, making it a preferred material in construction.
Couvernet System Functionality: The Couvernet system is an aluminium coping solution designed to prevent water infiltration. It includes fixed supports, copings, and accessories, allowing for expansion and adaptability to various designs.
Technical Characteristics: The system offers five types of supports: automatic, standard, ribbed, insulated parapet 'Console', and 'Thermal plate'. Copings come in symmetrical, asymmetrical, and pitched designs, with options for rounded or square edges.
Installation and Specifications: Couvernet systems are custom-made for quick installation and adaptability to different parapet dimensions and building heights. Technical assistance is available for design and specification.
Insulated Parapet Supports: Two support types, 'Thermal Console' and 'Thermal Plate', are available for insulated parapets to reduce thermal bridging and enhance energy efficiency.
Combination with Barrial Systems: Couvernet can be integrated with Barrial edge protection systems for enhanced security and aesthetic appeal on roofing terraces.
Ordering and Technical Assistance: Quotations require specific dimensions and layout plans. dani alu provides technical assistance, site training, and custom solutions for effective installation.
Specifications: The document specifies insulation thicknesses, parapet pitches, and heights. Parapet width and support type determine the recommended gauges, with a maximum pitch of 10° and some supports allowing up to 25°.
Materials and Finishes: Options include mill-finished aluminum, anodized aluminum, and Danilac powder-coated colors, with specific measurements for different support types.
Design Considerations: Copings are available with rounded or square edges, with thickness recommendations based on accessibility and support type.
Recommendations: A thickness of 20/10 is recommended for accessible roof terraces, with custom dimensions advised to meet EN norms.
Additional Notes: Consultation is recommended for selecting the external face of Couvernet based on building height and aspect.
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Couvernet®-1

Aluminium coping systems

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Couvernet®-2

dani alu: comprehensive Know-how in the fields of flat roof and facades In addition to the planning and production of aluminium systems dani alu can also take care of any projects depending on your individual needs. ideas + aluminium = dani alu For more than 35 years, dani alu has become a European leader in flat roof and facade systems. Dani alu is a leader in the development, production and supply of aluminium building components. The company focuses on 4 areas of specialisation: Flat Roof, Security, Facades and Facades & Structures. In particular the company is well known for the quality of...

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Couvernet®-3

Description of the system Function Couvernet is an aluminium coping which prevents water infiltration, whether the walls are sealed or not. These copings are available in various secret fixed solutions, which allow free expansion. The system comprises fixed supports, copings and accessories (angles, T-pieces and special factory-manufactured pieces.) The system comprises fixing supports, copings and accessories (angles, T-pieces and special factory-manufactured pieces). The different supports allow you to adapt Finish the system to any given design and are • Mill finished aluminium even compatible...

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Couvernet®-4

The system comprises of three models of copings: Couvernet symettrical Couvernet asymmetric Couvernet Coping length (Distance C + Exterior overlap + Interior overlap) The most suitable thickness of the Couvernet is a function of many parameters. Our technicians can advise. ic ettr sym et a edges n ver ed Cou ound R Two styles of copings are possible: Rounded edges They provide a key additional aesthetic, make the fixing of the coping easier and allow for better drainage. e itch tp s rne edge uve d Co urve C Straight edges All models are also available with right angle folds. Exterior overhang...

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Couvernet®-5

Automatic support 1 Automatic support Installation diagram: Each site should submit measurements and the Couvernet is manufactured and delivered to a detailed plan. Tested for wind resistance up to 179 mph (288 km/h), this very strong support also makes installation much easier and facilitates subsequent easy removal, if required. 2 Light fixings 25 x 6 mm. They allow the adjustment of the support before tightening the fasteners. 3 Pushbutton: Triggers the support locking mechanism. 4 Locking plate 5 Fixing Danivit stainless steel Ø 6 mm 6 Connecting strip and drainage channel. 7 Joint cover...

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Couvernet®-6

Standard support 1 Standard support Reinforced support consisting of extruded aluminum elements, designed for an easy installation. 2 Easy to secure external sliding mounts Installation diagram: Each site should submit measurements and the Couvernet is manufactured and delivered to a detailed plan. 3 Easy to secure fixed internal mounts 4 Lightweight fixings 16 x 6 mm. They allow the adjustment of the support before tightening the fasteners. 5 Fixing Danivit stainless steel Ø 6 mm 6 Connecting strip and drainage channel. 7 Joint cover strip: - improves weather tightness at junctions - masks inaccurate...

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Couvernet®-7

Couvernet for Insulated Parapets ® System Overview 2 Types of support are available: Technical Validation Couvernet coping system has been specifically designed and manufactured, in aluminium for a parapet with external wall insulation. in aluminum for parapet wall with thermal insulation. • ‘Thermal console’ support dani alu can help define the most suitable solution adapted to the buildings required energy performance and provide written calculations upon request. The specific supports allow you to reduce the thermal bridges caused by the fixing of a coping on to the insulated parapet, helping...

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Couvernet®-8

‘Thermal Plate’ support The support is comprised of a ‘platinum’ bracket in zamac (alloy insensitive to corrosion) for fixing on to the parapet wall and an aluminium slider to attach to the fixing plate to position and secure the coping. The plate allows you to distribute the clamping pressure, avoiding damage to the insulation layer. It incorporates a slope of 2° which promotes the runoff of water toward the inside of the parapet wall. System components + Optimal reduction of the thermal bridge 1 Coping with rounded edges 2 Slider + Integrated slope for water runoff + A single mechanically fixed...

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Couvernet®-9

Ribbed support 1 Ribbed support The same element acts as the support and junction for the coping. 2 The ribbed support also acts as the drainage channel Installation diagram: Each site should submit measurements and the Couvernet is manufactured and delivered to a detailed plan. 1000 max. 3 Factory formed to the specific size allows for accurate alignment and installation. 4 Lightweight fixings 16 x 6 mm. They allow the adjustment of the support before tightening the fasteners. 5 Fixing Danivit stainless steel Ø 6 mm 6 Joint cover strip: - improves weather tightness at junctions - masks inaccurate...

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Couvernet®-10

Combined with Barrial roof edge protection systems Barrial is a permanent aluminium edge protection system for use of roof areas and terraces inaccessible to the public. The integration of both Couvernet and Barrial systems can be assessed for suitability on any project. The many system configurations allows the system to be adapted to any given design. The combined solution offer the optimal performance for securing roofing-terraces while maintaining protected parapets, without aesthetic compromise. For more information on the Barrial range, or to book a design consultation visit www.danialu.com....

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Couvernet®-11

Tips for placing orders Couvernet adapts to all types of flat roofs. It is designed to be compatible with Barrial edge protection systems (inaccessible to the public) and Panorama balcony systems (with public access). Quotation - Order For any price request, use the form on the back page and specify the following dimensions: –– Parapet width (side C) –– Parapet pitch (α) –– Parapet height (side H) (essential in the case of combination with Barrial) The plan view of the scheme will also be required for the processing of your order with the following: –– outside length of the parapet (sides L)...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.