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Today’s louvers are not only functional but offer enhanced architectural design to the façade of many buildings. More than just a hole in a wall, louvers are responsible for reducing or eliminating water infiltration, and offer protection from heavy storms and hurricanes. Different types of louvers and their applications will be discussed in this course as well as specific terminology and AMCA/BSRIA testing procedures and certified rating programs.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Identify various architectural louver types.
- Discuss AMCA/BSRIA testing procedures and certified rating programs.
- Explain louver performance terminology: free area, pressure drop, water penetration, and wind driven rain.
- Describe typical louver integration options into various building applications.
Approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
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Presenter Information
Name: David Murray
Title: Specification Sales Manager, Construction Specialties, Inc.
Background: Having spent over fifteen years as a specification sales manager with Construction Specialties, Inc., Mr. David Murray specializes in unique product solutions for the most complex of louver applications and is regarded as both a valuable consultant and product expert in this field. Mr. Murray routinely consults with architects, designers and mechanical engineers on aesthetic, structural and performance issues for commercial construction products in the built environment, focusing on architectural louvers, fixed exterior aluminum shading systems and decorative aluminum grille products. A seasoned presenter and public speaker, Mr. Murray is pleased to bring you this presentation “Louver Design and Selection: What Every Architect Should Know”.
