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Thin Line Louvers for Architectural Design and PTAC

Want to improve your building's look? Need a louver for a small AC unit? Consider using thin...

Parallel or Opposed? Blade Orientation for Control Dampers

Learn more about blade orientation and how it can affect a control damper's performance.

Louver Blades - A Primer

This article examines the various types of louver blades and how these blades work for their...

Control versus Balance - The Difference Between Dampers

What is the difference between a control damper and a balancing damper? Can they be used for the...

Louver Aesthetics - Form, Shape, Color

Learn how to turn boring, square louvers into works of art.

Five Types of Dampers and When To Use Them

So many dampers to choose from, but what do they do? Read more about the five types of dampers,...

Anatomy of a Submittal

Confused by submittals? The best place to start is knowing where to look.

A Year in Review with Ken Wahlers, President of MCDLG

In this article, Ken Wahlers looks back on our accomplishments in 2018 and reveals what MCDLG...

Actuators - Making Adjustments

Which type of actuator is best? It depends on what you need it for.

AMCA Testing - AMCA Seals for Louvers

AMCA Ratings can help you determine which louvers are best at a given task. What do they mean?