It is often pleasant to spend time outdoors in the fresh air, yet, too often, you may find yourself compelled to live or work indoors where the environment can quickly become stuffy and unpleasant. When you want to allow some fresh air into a building or to improve the ventilation, louvres are a great solution.

How are louvres used?

Louvres are commonly required on building to permit the flow of air in and out of the building while also protecting the building from rain ingress, but they also serve many other purposes. Architectural louvres are frequently used for both economic and aesthetic screening of building façades or to hide equipment that is considered unsightly. Louvres can also reduce noise pollution. If you aren't sure how you could incorporate louvres into your building or what type of louvres you will need to purchase, here are a few ideas. Your local louvre construction specialist can help you determine which solution is the best fit for your circumstances.

Storm-resistant louvres - If you need to store sensitive equipment behind a louvre, you may be concerned about the possibility of rain entering the building and causing damage. By fitting storm-resistant louvres, you can repel even wind-driven and keep the inside of your building dry while still providing the required ventilation.

Ventilation louvres - If rainwater isn't a concern, your project may be ideal for standard ventilation louvres. Ventilation louvres can provide the highest possible amount of airflow. By working with a louvre construction specialist, you can choose the most suitable gap between the blades to suit your circumstances.

Screening louvres - No one likes an unsightly mess. If you have any area of your site that is crammed with pieces of piping or equipment, or that contains equipment you don't want anyone to touch, such as an HVAC system. It is often a good idea to shield it from the view of visitors, customers, and even curious members of staff. Screening louvres are an easy way of hiding unsightly areas from view without impeding the operation of any equipment there.

Architectural louvres - Sometimes, you want to use the louvres to hide something. At other times, louvres can create an attractive architectural feature. Architectural louvres offer clean architectural lines with the blades supported by a system that is hidden behind them. They can protect your premises and make them more attractive at the same time.

Reach out to a professional to discuss what louvres would be best for your building.