A Brief Look at Aluminum Louvers

Aluminum louvers are found in many different areas. When ventilation is needed for a space that does not receive easy air flow, an aluminum louver is often used to facilitate easy movement of air. Some louvers are made to provide a decorative enhancement to a location. Other louvers are designed to withstand heavy weather conditions and protect equipment from damage.

Whether a person wants to have a louver with a powder coating or be painted a special color, the aluminum louvers provide the versatility and flexibility to create the design and color that is desired. They are made using formed aluminum instead of pressed metal which gives them much more flexibility and durability in high climate areas.

Louvers that have been designed specifically for architectural or decorative purposes do not have mobile slats. These louvers are often found as part of abstract or modern building designs and cover entryways or irregularities in the buildings design. Many architects incorporate aluminum louvers into the design of their buildings to add texture and depth to the design.

Most people are familiar with the louvers in attics or older buildings. These gable louvers have moving slats that adjust to the flow of air into or out of the attic area. The shape and design of these types of louvers may differ dramatically. But, they are named for the gable of buildings. This is the triangle shape at top of a building.

In addition to ventilation, the mobile slats also provide protection from the elements. The slats are slanted to keep any debris, water, or objects from getting into the building. In some areas where there is severe weather, there will also be a mesh backing on the louvers to keep items from being forced through the blades. When the flow of air to the attic changes, the blades move to accommodate the new movement.

In climates where it gets hot, many people include an attic fan that has automatic controls with their louvers. The attic fan comes on when the temperature reaches a pre-programmed setting and the blades of the louvers open to release the hot air. This is an easy and effective way to keep summer utility bills down.

Louvers are often used to protect equipment and machinery. They are also used to provide doors to enclosures such as lockers. These stamped louvers are made of a heavy duty aluminum that has been run through a press with the vents stamped into them. The vents are not mobile and their width is set for the types of equipment they are protecting. When a person installs the louvers, they are protecting their equipment from the elements, but also allowing a continuous flow of air to circulate around the equipment and protect any parts that may be heat sensitive.

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