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Severe Weather Protection for Buildings: Choosing the Right Storm Louvers
November 8, 2024
As climate patterns intensify, building resilience becomes essential. For architects, contractors, and building owners, storm louvers are an effective way to safeguard structures from the forces of severe weather, particularly hurricanes. Architectural Louvers Co. offers a range of hurricane-rated and wind-driven rain louvers, purposefully designed to withstand harsh conditions while maintaining cost efficiency. Here’s how their expertly crafted louvers meet the rigorous demands of extreme weather.
Designed for Severe Weather Defense
Architectural Louvers' storm louvers provide critical protection from high winds and intense rainfall. By effectively managing wind-driven rain, these louvers help maintain structural integrity and prevent moisture infiltration—a crucial defense during hurricanes and severe storms. The hurricane-rated and wind-driven rain options, like the E6WF model, are engineered for resilience without compromising economic value.
Certification That Instills Confidence
Quality is key when it comes to storm protection. Architectural Louvers' products adhere to the stringent testing requirements of the Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) and the Miami-Dade County, Florida standards. These certifications ensure that the louvers meet high-performance criteria for wind resistance, water penetration, and structural integrity, making them a reliable choice for severe weather protection.
To explore the specific benefits of hurricane and wind-driven rain louvers for your next project, check out Architectural Louvers’ detailed article .
| Louver Model |
Design Wind Load (lbs/sq ft) |
Certifications | Test Standard | Building Codes |
| E2WV | 30* | Water, Air, Wind Driven Rain | AMCA 500-L | IBC |
| E4WH | 30* | Water, Air, Wind Driven Rain | AMCA 500-L | IBC |
| E4WS | 30* | Water, Air, Wind Driven Rain | AMCA 500-L | IBC |
| E6WH | 30* | Water, Air, Wind Driven Rain | AMCA 500-L | IBC |
| E6WF | 100* | Water, Air, Wind Driven Rain | AMCA 500-L | IBC |
| Missile Impact | TAS-201 |
Miami Dade, State of FL, IBC |
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| Uniform Air Pressure | TAS-202 |
Miami Dade, State of FL, IBC |
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| Cyclic Wind Pressure | TAS-203 |
Miami Dade, State of FL, IBC |
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| E6JF | 100* | Water, Air | AMCA 500-L | IBC |
| Missile Impact | TAS-201 |
Miami Dade, State of FL, IBC |
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| Uniform Air Pressure | TAS-202 |
Miami Dade, State of FL, IBC |
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| Cyclic Wind Pressure | TAS-203 |
Miami Dade, State of FL, IBC |
* ASD (Allowable Stress Design) method. Higher wind loads are available.
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