Little Bit of Green

If you’re looking for a green solution for your building cooling and heating then you need look no further than wooden louvers. This natural method to heat management is not only stylish and aesthetically pleasing but highly effective and ultimately more than affordable!

The obvious and immediate benefits of wooden louvers are their incredible cooling power. By providing a subtle and natural source of heat regulation, louvers can drastically reduce indoor heating by reflecting and absorbing incoming sunlight. The effect is much like that of sitting under a shade tree.

Another benefit of Sun Control wooden louvers is their ability to still allow light to enter the building. So even while cooling you can enjoy the natural light provided by nature. This allows you to cut back on your dependence on electric lighting and ultimately shave away your electricity bill.

Providing services and utility all year, wooden louvers can even be used during the winter. In their closed position, louvers can actually help insulate a building to maintain interior heating. By minimizing buffering cold winds, louvers can increase thermal performance and reduce the cost of heating during the cold winter months.

The preferred wood type for wooden louvers is Cypress. With a natural resistance to insects and decay, Cypress is a reliable material that makes for excellent louvers. Easy to work and craft, Cypress resists warping and takes well to finishes. The natural beauty of Cypress is unmatched and can offer a wide variety of styles and looks to suit any building.

Wooden louvers are extremely versatile and can be customized to meet a variety of stylish and appealing building types. Many architects value the Marquee appearance that louvers provide in terms of both color and sizes. With so many options, finishes and styles, the possibilities are virtually limitless.

Many employers have recently discovered that the atmosphere in which their employees work is a serious factor in their productivity. A well-lit and welcoming office is a productive and happy office. When compared to a dreary and dark office with electric lighting, the difference is clear.

The cost effective nature of exterior louvers and the extensive benefits they can provide for structural heat management makes them a solid investment. The US Green Building Council supports and celebrates the benefits of natural heating and cooling solutions such as wooden louvers. One of Twelve LEED Credit Points are available for optimizing “Indoor Environmental Quality” when using sun control devices like louver. With benefits like these, there’s no reason not to take a look at what louvers can do for you.

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