Furnish and install louvers as hereinafter specified where shown on plans. Louvers shall be manufactured in an ISO9001 certified factory and tested in accordance with AMCA 540 — Test Method for Louvers Impacted by Wind Borne Debris and AMCA 550 — Test Method for High Velocity Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers. Louvers shall have vertical wind driven rain (WDR) louver blades in the rear and horizontal architectural blades in the front for high performance and aesthetics.
Optional extended sill can be provided for additional water protection. Louver drainable blades shall be contained within a combined 7” (178) frame.
Louver components including heads, jambs, blades and extended sill shall be factory assembled by the louver manufacturer. Louver sizes too large for shipping shall be built up by the contractor from factory assembled louver sections to provide overall sizes required.