Furnish and install louvers as hereinafter specified where shown on plans or as described in schedules. Louvers shall possess stationary vertical blades designed to prevent the penetration of wind driven rain. Louver blades shall be contained within a 5” (127) frame. Extended sill shall be provided to capture and drain water to exterior of building. Louver components (heads, jambs, sill and blades) shall be factory assembled by the louver manufacturer. Louver sizes too large for shipping shall be built up by the contractor from factory assembled louver sections to provide overall sizes required. Louver design shall incorporate visible mullions on units larger than 72” x 120” (1828 x 3048). Louvers shall withstand a wind load of 160 lbs. per sq. ft. (7.6kPa) (specifier may substitute any loading required).
Louvers shall be Ruskin Model EME5625MDE extruded 6063T6 aluminum alloy construction as follows:
Frame: 0.08 (2) wall thickness, caulking surfaces provided.
Blades: 0.08 (2) wall thickness, installed vertically on approximately 1 1/2” (38) centers.
Extended Sill: 0.08 (2) wall thickness, with upturned side panels to prevent water leakage.
Screen: 5/8” x 0.040” (16 x 1) expanded flattened aluminum bird screen in removable frame.
Finish: Select finish specification from Ruskin Finishes Brochure.
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