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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.

Are you attending AHR Expo 2024 in Chicago? Please stop by booth S9736 and say hello. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.