LOUVRES Glass or timber slats laid at an angle or hinged so that they can be opened to allow ventilation. MASTIC A generic term for any sealant used in the building process, eg for sealing joints around window openings.
the wedge-shaped building was developed with sustainability in mind, featuring sub-floor rainwater tanks, high-level louvres and ceiling fans for a good natural ventilation and masonry walls for insulation.
For greatest efficiency, purchase a system that has adjustable louvres and a programmable timer.
The design of plantation shutters promotes the free flow of air through a structure in a warm climate, while also creating shade to keep the interior of the structure cool. You may also hear plantation shutters referred to as louvres or jalousies, ...
This may take a traditional form such as a loggia or veranda, or be a more contemporary space, set beneath a projecting flat roof supported by slender steel posts, perhaps with an area of slatted sun louvres.
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