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A louver is a framed opening in a wall, door, or window. They are often fitted with fixed, or sometimes movable horizontal slats, angled in a way to allow air and light, blocking out rain Jake Fisher Bengals Jersey , direct sunshine, and noise. The angle of the slats is adjustable in many cases, to increase or decrease visibility through the louver and the amount of light passing through it. Strategically placed louver vents have become commonplace in commercial and residential buildings of today, whether it is homes, commercial structures, or industrial constructions. They are found in kitchen doors Cedric Ogbuehi Bengals Jersey , bathroom-restroom doors, changing room doors, closet doors, laundry room doors, and various other places. Louvered vents can be conveniently fitted onto metal as well as wooden doors. Self-attaching door louvers do not require drilling holes for mounting.


Louver vents are available in many shapes and designs – circular, half round Josh Malone Bengals Jersey , triangle, square, and rectangle. However, square and rectangular vents are the most popular. These vents are made of different building materials and come in a variety of finishes. Aluminum and steel louver vents are quite common. Fire-rated louvers are also available in the market, and those which can withstand torrential rain and storms (impact-rated and hurricane-rated).


Louvered vents are a useful addition to doors. Their important advantages are discussed here.


Ventilation


Louvers are now accepted as an effective contraption for providing effective air circulation. They are a cheap, energy free mechanism in cutting down heating and cooling costs while promoting adequate ventilation. Louvered vents allow fresh air inside and let the stale air exhausts automatically. In fact Carl Lawson Bengals Jersey , they are also effective in combating build-up of mold and mildew indoors by naturally removing excess heat and moisture.


Provide Storage Space


In certain settings, louver vents also provide extra storage space within the interior cavity of the door or wall. One may place a locker or drawer in such circumstances to store small items or small pieces of clothing. When placed high on the wall, the hollow duct behind the vent can be used to store valuables. It will function as an inconspicuous hiding place for stuff that one wants to hide from prying eyes. However, one will require a ladder to reach such a height.


Privacy


In addition to providing ventilation between rooms, doors with louver