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Oct. 1, 2014 — Airolite introduces Louver Type AFG501, a 5.5 inch deep, severe-duty aluminum louver that protects exterior wall penetrations on FEMA 361- or 320-compliant storm shelters or safe rooms.
The louver's design incorporates inverted V-style blades that lend high free area, excellent resistance to water penetration, and very low airflow resistance, while providing maximum protection against extremely high wind loads and wind-borne debris.
Licensed to bear the AMCA seal for Water Penetration and Air Performance, the louver's UL Classified windstorm-rated assembly can withstand wind loads up to 300 PSF and passes the ICC 500 debris impact standard of a 15-pound two-by-four traveling at 100 mph.
Airolite louvers can be specified with a variety of options in a broad array of architectural finishes for durability and compatibility with adjacent components.
For more than 95 years, Airolite has been helping construction professionals around the world in the design, selection, and specification of architectural louvers, grilles, screens, and sun controls.
