Architectural Louvers
Louvers are an essential part of any building's ventilation system. They're designed to keep air flowing while keeping out rain, snow, and other debris. Louver blades come in all shapes and sizes, and can be made from different materials, the most popular of which are aluminum louver shutters.
Types Of Louvers
There are many types of louvers on the market today. The most common include:
1. Fixed louver: As the name implies, louvers that cannot be moved. They are typically used in intake or exhaust applications where constant air flow is required.
2. Adjustable louver: The louver can be adjusted manually or motorized to control the amount of air in the interior space. They are commonly used in HVAC systems in homes, offices, etc. to regulate the temperature and humidity of a room.
3. Combination louver: These louver shutters combine the features of fixed and adjustable shutters. They are ideal for applications requiring both constant and adjustable airflow.
4. Acoustic louvers: These louvers are designed to reduce the noise level in the building. They are commonly used in venues such as recording studios, theaters and concert halls.
BLD as an experienced manufacturer for the construction industry, offers all types of louvers above. We have a professional team that can customize different types of louvers according to customer needs. Leave professional matters to professional people, trust us, it will bring you different surprises!
Materials used in louver construction
Louvers can be made from a variety of materials. Material selection depends on application, budget and aesthetic requirements. Some common materials used in shutter construction include: aluminum alloy, steel, wood, PVC.
1. Aluminum alloy: Aluminum is a popular choice for louver due to its durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant properties. And easy to maintain, and can be sprayed to match the appearance of the building, affordable, recyclable, and cost-effective.
2. Steel: Known for its strength and durability, steel is another popular shutter material. It is typically used in industrial applications where heavy louvers are required, not suitable for domestic and commercial use, limited range and expensive.
3. Wood: Wooden louvers are the most traditional material used in construction, and it is often used in residential buildings. But wood has a limited lifespan, requires maintenance, and is prone to rot and insects. In order to get it done once and for all, everyone will choose other materials instead, which is simple and trouble-free.
4. PVC: PVC is the cheapest of all materials. It is lightweight, easy to install, and requires minimal maintenance. But the texture is poor, not high-end, and not recyclable.
To sum up, aluminum alloy louvers are a popular trend in the market, and aluminum alloys are superior to other materials in terms of price, quality, and environmental protection.
Louvres play a vital role in maintaining indoor air quality as well as regulating temperature and humidity levels within buildings. Whether you are building a new structure or upgrading an existing structure, choosing BLD aluminum louver is the best choice