Architectural Louvers
Common questions

FAQ.

The questions we hear most often. Don't see yours? Call 888-LOUVER1 โ€” a specialist can answer on the spot.

Where can I buy your products?
Factory direct, by phone (888-LOUVER1) or via our online quote request. A live specialist will respond.
How do I get a quote?
Call us, email us, or use the quote request form. Have drawings and specs ready if you have them; if not, give us model, quantity, sizes, options, and project location.
What information do you need for a quote?
Everything you've got. Drawings and product specs if available โ€” otherwise model selection, quantities, sizes, options, and project location.
What's included in the quote?
Product cost and freight within the continental U.S. Sales tax and product installation are excluded. Drafting and engineering are included on a project basis as required. Review the line-item notes and bottom notes for project-specific exclusions.
What's the typical lead time?
Smaller orders typically take 2-5 weeks. Larger orders typically take 6-8 weeks. Lead time varies with finish requirements and factory workload โ€” your quote will include a current lead time.
Can I expedite an order?
Yes. We offer expedited production lead times โ€” an additional fee may apply. Talk to us at the time of order to see what's achievable.
What are your payment terms?
Three options: (1) Open Net-30 credit line (3-4 days to process a credit application), (2) Credit card on a card authorization form (billed at shipment), or (3) 50% down at order, 50% at shipment.
What finishes are available?
Baked enamel paint, Kynar / Hylar PVDF, clear anodized, color anodized โ€” with custom color matching from a chip you send us.
What's the warranty?
5 years against defects in material and workmanship as standard. Finishes carry their own warranties. Extended warranties available at additional cost.
Do you install?
No โ€” we're a direct-selling manufacturer. We don't install and we don't maintain an installer network. All products ship with detailed installation instructions; general field labor can install them.
Can you estimate installation cost?
Based on customer feedback, rough estimates are: Wall louvers 10-12 min/sq ft of face area; standard equipment screens 8-10 min/sq ft; direct mount equipment screens 13-15 min/sq ft; sunshades 12-15 min/sq ft. Multiply by prevailing local labor rates.
Do you have standard sizes?
Brick vents only. Everything else is made to order. Our manufacturing is flexible โ€” we will size products to your project.
Do you stock any louvers?
A very limited inventory of model E2JS wall louvers โ€” call to check availability. Everything else is manufactured to suit.
How are products packaged and shipped?
Products ship in boxes when sizes permit; otherwise on pallets, skeleton-crated for protection. We ship via package freight or LTL/full-truckload โ€” never flatbed. Common carriers are used.
Can I get expedited freight?
Standard ground freight is included in every quote. For expedited freight, call or email and we'll add the additional cost.
ASD or LRFD for wind loads?
All our product evaluations and testing use the ASD (Allowable Stress Design) method. The wind loads in our literature are service loads, not ultimate loads.
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100%
Employee Owned
AMCA
Certified Member
5-Year
Standard Warranty
Made in USA
Cincinnati, Ohio