Drainable Louvers 101: The Ultimate Guide to High-Quality Drainable Blade Louvers

For many, louvers are a necessary piece to the architecture of an flawless exterior. 

They can act as a privacy screen that allows the perfect amount of air and light to enter an area while restricting amounts of wind, rain, insects and debris.

They can even be used as a stylish element that matches the aesthetic of a building. However, some louvers go a step beyond what even the normal louvers offer. 

These are known as drainable louvers. 

What are Drainable Louvers?

Drainable louvers have gutters and downspouts incorporated into their blades, which enable them to efficiently direct water away from the interiors and minimize moisture intrusion.

There are a number of reasons why you might want to upgrade to drainable louvers over the standard version, so let’s take an in-depth look at drainable louvers and why they make the perfect choice for your building.

Why Are Drainable Louvers Used?

Standard louvers have flat blades that allow a bit more air and, alternatively, rainwater to flow through them. In some buildings or areas of a building, this may not be much of a problem, but in others, such as  office buildings, hospitals, and other industrial buildings, reducing water intrusion is essential to the performance of water.

Drainable louvers are used to protect against water in a much more efficient way thanks to the gutters embedded in its slats. These provide a slimmer surface area for water to get through, while also draining it into the gutters that are directed towards downspouts. These downspouts ultimately redirect water back outside of the building.

Where are Drainable Louvers Used?

Drainable louvers are best used in mechanical rooms or areas of the building where you want air to flow in. They have slightly less airflow than non-drainable louvers so this makes them ideal for air intake as opposed to vents or exhaust flows that are directed out of the building.

They can be used in storefronts, air-intake vents, and other areas with a high airflow such as turbine rooms and engine rooms. Places where exact control over humidity and moisture intrusion are ideal candidates for drainable louvers. Some types, like storm-resistant louvers can even be used on exhaust and out-flowing ventilation areas. 

Aire Renaissance by OSA: The Best Drainable Louvers

The best drainable louvers, hands down, are the louvers offered by Aire Renaissance by OSA. Our entire performance product line is drainable and has something to meet everyone’s needs. 

From basic louvers to acoustical louvers, sand trap louvers, storm resistant louvers, equipment screens, and hidden louvers, we believe in creating elite louver technology. 

Not to mention, we also have equipment screens that block the line of sight around a roof and disguise cooling towers, A/C equipment, parking garages and more. 

Hidden Drainable Louvers

When it comes to their drainable louvers, our hidden louvers are particularly desirable for anyone who wants to disguise their louvers and have them blend in with their exterior facade. We also work with top-notch architectural design experts to integrate hidden louvers into your exterior design seamlessly, and we will custom design glass, mesh, or perforated panels to work with your specific design, as opposed to a one-size-fits all philosophy.

Drainable Louvers for Sand

For areas where sand is a concern, we offer sand trap louvers that are specifically designed to catch sand particles and filter them out to assist air intake ventilation systems. These louvers are also self cleaning and maintenance free.

Drainable Louvers for Storms

In storm-prone areas, our storm-resistant louvers are recommended.

With a 99% effectiveness rating for wind-driven rain, these louvers are specifically designed to provide exhaust ventilation, high-volume intake, and prevent water penetration in the most extreme cases of wind-driven rain.

We have 6 different storm-resistant drainable louvers to choose from. This gives you ultimate flexibility within the niche category of elite storm-resistance performance. 

Aire Renaissance Offers the Best in Drainable Louver Technology

A drainable louver system is paramount for anyone who wants to protect their building against water and debris—and improve the building’s aesthetic while doing.

To make sure you can accomplish the functional and design needs of your buildings, Air Renaissance offers customized louver designs.

Just remember: if you want the best in louver technology, you won’t find it from anyone other than Aire Renaissance by OSA.