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Meet Ross Strickland, General Manager/Director of Engineering.

“The relationships are my favorite part of working at Air Performance. I enjoy collaborating on the opportunities and challenges that come with our diverse projects, both alongside our employees and with our customers.”

Sunshades are more than just an exterior design feature; they play a key role in balancing aesthetics with functionality. 

Window System or Curtain Wall Integration

AMCA Louvers and PTAC Louvers

Does your louver application require window system or curtain wall integration? Air Performance can assist and provide recommended solutions for the appropriate glazing adapter options for typical AMCA louver or PTAC louver use.  

Architectural louvers are key components of modern buildings, providing ventilation and aesthetic appeal.

Custom louvers provide versatile solutions for ventilation, aesthetics, and building efficiency.

Aluminum sunshades are a practical solution for managing solar exposure in commercial and residential buildings. These architectural elements not only support sustainability, they also significantly enhance the aesthetic value of modern structures. 

Aluminum louvers are an integral part of modern facade design that blends practicality with aesthetic refinement. For architects and commercial building designers, facade aluminum louvers offer a sleek and efficient solution for managing airflow that regulates temperature, and protects building exteriors. 

Are you attending AHR Expo 2025 in Orlando, Florida? Please stop by booth 3443 and say hello. We look forward to seeing you there!

Vertical louvers are an integral part of modern architecture that offers a balance of form and function. They help regulate airflow, manage natural light, and protect buildings from environmental elements such as rain and wind. 

These features are especially popular in commercial and industrial settings, where their performance and versatility make them a smart design choice.

Vertical louvers on facades are integral to modern architecture, offering both functional benefits and aesthetic enhancements. As commercial building designs evolve, the use of these louvers is becoming increasingly popular among architects and designers. This article will explore the materials used in facade vertical louvers, their numerous benefits, and how they enhance building performance.

Metal soffit panels are an essential component in the construction of both commercial and residential buildings. These panels serve multiple purposes, including protecting the structure from environmental elements and enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the building. 

This guide provides a detailed overview of metal soffit panels, focusing on their benefits, individual components, pricing, and installation, specifically for builders and designers.

In this webinar recording of our September 2024 live webinar, learn more about Air Performance's PTG and VTG louvers for PTAC and VTAC applications, including models with Florida Building Code certification and AMCA 540 and Miami-Dade high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) certification. 

Curtain wall louvers in modern architectural designs provide both functional and aesthetic benefits, typically integrated with a completed curtain wall system. They enhance building ventilation, improve energy efficiency, and add a sleek, contemporary look. But they can also do much more than that. 

If you’re interested in learning more about the applications of curtain wall louvers, then keep reading.

Industrial louvers ensure effective building ventilation by optimizing airflow and reducing energy costs. Built to endure harsh conditions, they play a key role in managing indoor air quality. 

With technological advancements, modern louvers offer enhanced performance and durability, and meet stringent industrial standards.

Want to know how they work, how they’re used, and what separates them from other louvers?

Here’s an in-depth look at VTAC louvers, their applications, and their benefits.

Louvers play an important role in building ventilation systems—one that not only provides protection against water infiltration and debris but also ensures optimal airflow. However, areas that are prone to severe weather tend to require different types of louvers.

This is where AMCA 550 and 540 certifications come into play by setting high standards for performance and reliability. 

Although you might not ever notice them, commercial louvers play a huge part in a building’s ventilation, air quality, and energy efficiency.

Here’s everything you should know about the different roles, types, and applications of commercial louvers for buildings.

Rain louvers, storm louvers, and hurricane louvers are pivotal parts of architectural design that help safeguard the structures against adverse weather conditions. 

Let’s take a deeper look at how louvers are helping design resilient structures against weather.

Sunshades can be used across a variety of industries, including commercial, residential, and public spaces, and because of this they are starting to become an essential component of modern building design. 

However, sunshades are much more complex, and offer many more benefits than others make  out to be.

Let’s take a closer look at modern sunshade design to better understand the complexities of sunshades design applications.

There are a number of modern exterior designs that offer both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

However, one of the most notable tends to be metal fascia panels.

Let’s explore the applications, styles, and costs of metal fascia panels to understand why they should be used in almost all buildings.

No matter what products are required for your project, there are certain things you can count on from Air Performance.

• Dedicated and Experienced Team
• Design Assistance and Support
• Customer Driven Solutions
• Uncompromising Quality

Whether a skyscraper in NYC or condo high-rise in Florida, the aesthetic appeal of the WDV-75, including the vertical blade slimline design and less bulkiness, along with the AMCA 540/550 certification makes it an ideal choice for projects in NYC and the East Coast, as well as hurricane-prone regions across the Southeast.

Paint Matching and Clear Anodizing

With in-house paint matching available, we can finish your products in standard or custom colors. Our 70% PVDF coatings meet 2605 specification. We also offer a 20-year warranty on our finishes and are an approved applicator of many of the superior commercial brand finishes.

The PTG-42 MD and VTG-30 MD are hurricane rated louvers for PTAC and VTAC applications, which includes Florida Building Code certification, along with AMCA 540 and Miami-Dade high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) certification. These louvers are unique in the industry, providing building designers, window manufacturers, and OEMs the oversized dimension options to accommodate specific building designs.

With almost 20 years in the industry, our louvers, sunshades, and brake metal are manufactured with superior quality, supported by a seasoned team of professionals. We offer our clients full drafting and engineering services, and we have quick lead times.

Do you have a need to outsource parts such as brackets, braces, clips, plates, or other types of parts?

In addition to manufacturing and supplying architectural louvers, sunshades, and brake metal, Air Performance also offers quick turn manufacturing for high-volume or low-volume custom part orders - we're your one stop source! Our state-of-the-art laser equipment provides flexibility and precision, and our team is ready to help.

We offer contract manufacturing, stocking programs, and assembly. To place an order, or for questions, contact our sales team, (334) 588-0070.

Air Performance LLC Announces New Certified Hurricane Impact PTAC and VTAC Louvers with Oversized Options

Air Performance LLC is pleased to announce the launch of the PTG-42 MD and VTG-30 MD hurricane rated louvers for PTAC and VTAC applications, which includes Florida Building Code certification, along with AMCA 540 and Miami Dade high-velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ) certification.

Our team works together at our 100,000 sq. ft. facility in Hartford, Alabama, to streamline the ordering and fulfillment process, from drawings and quoting to manufacturing, finishing, and shipping. We offer industry leading turnaround times and ease of responsiveness, along with real-time information for our customers.

Sonny Marshall Joins Air Performance, LLC as Vice-President of Project Management

(Hartford, AL) -- Air Performance is pleased to announce that Sonny Marshall has joined the company as vice-president of project management. Marshall will oversee all project management resources in the fabrication of aluminum louvers, architectural sunshades, and brake metal for Air Performance customers throughout the US.

Whether your next project is a renovation or new construction, a hotel or other building, if it requires PTAC or VTAC louvers, Air Performance is here for you. We understand the importance of having knowledge of the technical specifications. Our team has worked on hundreds of successful projects nationwide and has the expertise to ensure you meet each OEM's requirements.

Sunshades are visually pleasing with a wide range of benefits. They add architectural style, provide increased comfort, and deliver energy cost savings.