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Louver Finishes & Options

Louver Options Construction Frame Options Flange Options Screen Options Special Shapes Misc.

Construction. Nominal ¼" undersized on all sides Dimensions - Nominal is the standard option, and means the louver will be undersized by ½" overall (sometimes called a rough opening, or daylight opening size) - Net OD means that the louver will be actual size (pay close attention to dimensioning when utilizing flanges). Material thickness - Material thickness varies by model. Some models have a heavy duty material option (0. 125") Welded/mechanically fastened - Most louvers are mechanically fastened by default. Welded construction is available on most models. v

Frame Options. Visible mullions - Standard option for most louvers - Mullions break up multi-wide units and can be seen from the exterior Hidden mullions - Available on multi-wide units, and provide a continuous blade look v

Screen Options Insect Screen - Mount is removable and replaceable, with fiberglass screen. - Alternate materials and screen types available (aluminum, stainless steel, etc. ) Bird Screen - Mount is standard (can be removed but difficult to replace), with aluminum. - Alternate materials and screen types available (aluminum, stainless steel, etc. ). - Bird Screen can also be ordered as ‘removable’ if regular v cleaning between the louver and screen is required.

Flange Options Glazing Frame Stucco Flange Variable Flange - Glazing Frame – used for installing into a louver into a glazing pocket - Stucco Flange – used when installed into a building that will be stuccoed - Flange (standard or custom) – used to cover up irregularities in the building opening v

Special Shapes Trapezoid Diamond Right Triangle ¼" Round Radius Top Triangle Round - Available on most louvers - Not recommended for use in anything but architectural applications - AMCA ratings are invalid with special shaped louvers v Double Slope Top ½" Round

Misc. options Burglar Bars - Limits access to louver, or beyond the louver space - Available on most louver models Filter Racks - Available in 1", and 2" depths - Designed around ‘standard’ filter sizes - Filters by others Filter Rack v

Misc. options Sill/Head Flashing Sill/Head flashing - Provides an added layer of protection against water infiltration - Optional for most models, standard option for some (sill flashing) Hinged louvers - Available on most louvers models (call factory for sizing help) - Designed to act as a louver ‘door’ v - Can help provide access behind louver space Louver Hinge

Finish Options Mill Finish Prime Coat Powder Coat Wet Paint Anodizing

Finishes Van Ness Center - Washington D. C. Mill Finish - Standard aluminum finish from extruder - No additional protection - “White rust” corrosion v

Painted Finishes Amazon Fulfillment Center - Eastvale, CA Prime Coat - Preparation for field applied coatings - Not recommended Must be finished shortly after application Contamination can occur during transit and in the field Requires additional cleaning prior to painting v

Painted Finishes Baked Enamel - Wet applied - Performs to AAMA 2603 specifications Shorter life-span, less durable - Not available from Pottorff Polyester powder coat alternative - Typically less expensive - Higher gloss - Found more frequently in mechanical specifications - Usually carries a 1 -year finish warranty, extended warranties not available v

Powder Coat Finishes Polyester - Powder coated - Performs to AAMA 2604 specifications Shorter life-span, less durable - Typically less expensive - Higher gloss - Offered as an alternative to baked enamel - Standard 5 -year finish warranty, extended warranties not available v

Powder Coat Finishes Fluoropolymer Powder Coatings/ Decaflon®/Newlar® - 100% Fluoropolymer thermosetting resin - Performs to AAMA 2605 specifications Excellent color retention, adhesion properties, weather resistance to chalking/fading - 10 -year standard warranty, up to 20 -year extended finish warranty available (Decaflon®) - Environmentally friendly, supports green building initiatives Zero VOC’s (volatile organic compounds) Low cure technology conserves energy/ preserves surface integrity Factory applied, baked at 400 degrees Powder can be reclaimable, minimizing cost - Some limitations on color matching - Difficult to match some wet applied mica metallic and exotic colors v Zeeland High School - Zeeland, MI

Painted Finishes AT&T Stadium - Arlington, TX Wet Applied Fluoropolymer – XL Fluoropolymer - Performs to AAMA 2605 specifications Excellent color retention, adhesion properties, weather resistance to chalking/fading - 5 -year standard warranty, extended finish warranty available - High VOC’s/55 -60% solvents by volume - Can be applied in-house but some pigments still require outside vendor - Clear top coat (3 -coat system) - Bakes at 475 degrees v

Anodized Finishes Grand Valley State University Grand Rapids, MI Anodized - Forms a protective oxide layer by electrolytic action Non-conducive, welding must occur prior to finish Welding spots will become visible after anodizing Post-finishing surface damage cannot be repaired Improves uniformity of surface finish vs. mill, but color ranges are normal Added weather protection – seals the surface against corrosion v

Anodized Finishes Clear Anodize - 215 R-1 AA-M 10 C 22 A 41 (Class 1), > 0. 7 mil. Minimum depth (standard) - 204 (class 2), 0. 4 mil. Minimum surface depth (not recommended) Integral Color Anodize - Electronically deposited inorganic color pigment (tin) is deposited to a depth of > 0. 7 mils - Limited standard range, determined by process time Champagne Light, Medium and Dark Bronze Black - More expensive than clear v

Alternatives to Anodized Premium Pearl Paint Anodizing Cons Pros - In-house process - Competitively priced as standard Fluoropolymer powder coat - Consistent color finish - Longer finish warranties available - Outside process More expensive, longer lead times Different alloys = color variation Color range is normal Weld marks Max. 5 -year warranty Cherry St. Parking Garage v MI Grand Rapids,

AAMA Specifications for Paint Specification 2603 2604 2605 South Florida Weathering: Color Retention 1 year: “slight” fade 5 years: Fade = 5 Delta E 10 years: Fade = 5 Delta E Chalk Resistance 1 year: “slight” chalk 5 years: Chalk = 8 10 years: Chalk = 8 Gloss Retention No specification 5 years: 30% retention 10 years: 50% retention Erosion Resistance No specification 5 years: 10% loss 10 years: 10% loss Dry Film Thickness 0. 8 mils minimum 1. 2 mils minimum Pretreatment System Chrome or Chrome Free Salt Spray 1, 500 hours 3, 000 hours 4, 000 hours Humidity 1, 500 hours 3, 000 hours 4, 000 hours Accelerated Testing:

AAMA 611 Specifications for Anodize Specification Class II Class I Color Retention 5 years: Fade = 5 Delta E Chalk Resistance N/A Gloss Retention 15 unit variation Erosion Resistance No specification Dry Film Thickness 0. 4 mils minimum 0. 7 mils minimum Pretreatment System No specification Salt Spray 1, 000 hours 3, 000 hours Humidity No specification South Florida Weathering: Accelerated Testing:

Recent Release: EFD-635 6" Drainable Blade Louver Outperforms the Competition! Our new EFD-635 features an industry leading High Free Area and is designed to prevent water penetration in nonwind-driven applications. - High Free Area: 60. 7% Free Area Velocity: 1250 FPM AMCA Certified for Water Penetration AMCA Certified for Air Performance

Newest Release: ECV-345 3" Vertical Blade Severe-Duty Louver The only louver in its class on the market which offers maximum protection for both standard water penetration and wind-driven rain.

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