--- title: MCDLG Newsstand - HVAC Industry Info | Jess Jordan (8) description: The MCDLG Newsstand - For information on Louvers, Dampers, and the HVAC Industry (8) --- [![MCDLG Logo](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/MCDLG-logo2%20(50percent%20downscale).png?width=600&height=158&name=MCDLG-logo2%20(50percent%20downscale).png "MCDLG Logo")](https://mcdlg-hvac.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [home](https://mcdlg-hvac.com/) - [about](https://mcdlg-hvac.com/about/) - [newsstand](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/) - [contact](https://info.mcdlg-hvac.com/contact) - [careers](https://mcdlg-hvac.com/career-redirect/) # MCDLG Newsstand Select Category 2018 In Review 2019 in review Accessories Acoustical Louver Actuator Aesthetic AIA Air Leakage Air Performance Airfoil Blade Aluminum AMCA AMCA 540 AMCA 550 AMCA Ratings architecture Augmented Axle Backdraft Damper Balance Damper Bird Screen Blades Brick Vents Ceiling Radiation Channel Frame Chevron Combination Construction Control Damper Current Events Dampers Door Louvers Drain Pan Drainable Ductwork Efficiency Equipment Screen FEMA 361 Finishes Fire Damper Fire Resistance Fire-Smoke Damper Flange Frame Frame Depth Fusible Links Glazing Frame Green Hand Cranks Hand Quadrants Hat Frame History Hurricane Louvers HVAC Indoor Air Quality Industrial Damper Installation Insulated IoT Limits Linkage Location Louvers Maintenance Modulating Mullion Multi-Zone Damper Newsstand News NFPA Penthouse Louver Pin-Lock Pneumatic Pressure Drop PTAC Reconstruction Round Damper Sand Louvers Screen Seals Severe Weather Sill Extension Smart Tech Smoke Damper Specifications Specs Stationary Steel Style Sunscreen Sunshade Switch Temperature Rating Thin Line Louver Transitions UL Life Safety Virtual Vision Screen Water Penetration Wind Driven Rain This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. Posts by: ## Jess Jordan ![Pressure Drop in HVAC](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Pressure%20Drop%20in%20HVAC/Hubspot%20Blog%202023%20-%20Cover.webp) [HVAC,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/hvac) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Pressure Drop](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/pressure-drop) ### [Pressure Drop in HVAC](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/pressure-drop-in-hvac) Oct 25, 2023, 11:30:00 AM HVAC systems need to keep air moving, but the required equipment comes at an unexpected cost. Read more about pressure drop in HVAC on the Newsstand. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/pressure-drop-in-hvac) ![The Condenser - A Closer Look at Curtain Blades](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Damper%20Dimensions/Hubspot%20Blog%202023%20-%20Cover-1.webp) [Dampers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/dampers) [Blades,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/blades) [Fire Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/fire-damper) ### [The Condenser - A Closer Look at Curtain Blades](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-closer-look-curtain-blades) Oct 12, 2023, 11:15:00 AM Curtain blades are designed to close off a damper during a fire event. Take a closer look at these damper blades, and learn how they work, with the Condenser. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-closer-look-curtain-blades) ![Louvers for Privacy](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Louvers%20and%20Privacy/MCDLG%20Hubspot%20Blog%202023%20-%20Louver%20Privacy%20-%20cover.webp) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Vision Screen,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/vision-screen) [Equipment Screen](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/equipment-screen) ### [Louvers and Privacy: Creating Private Spaces with Louvered Screens](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/louvers-and-privacy) Sep 21, 2023, 11:45:00 AM Block sight lines and establish a secluded area with louvers and screens. Learn more about these privacy-centric assemblies on the MCDLG Newsstand. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/louvers-and-privacy) ![The Condenser - Vertical Blade Supports](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/Hubspot%20Blogs%20-%20Vertical%20Support%20-%20cover%20(resize).webp) [architecture,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/architecture) [Thin Line Louver,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/thin-line-louver) [Style](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/style) ### [The Condenser - Vertical Blade Supports](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-vertical-blade-supports) Sep 7, 2023, 11:45:00 AM How do you get that louvered look without a frame? Vertical blade supports. Learn more about these blade supports with this quick Condenser article. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-vertical-blade-supports) ![Finish Types and Benefits for Louvers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Louver%20Finishes/MCDLG%20Hubspot%20Blog%202023%20-%20Finish%20Types%20-%20cover%20(Resize).webp) [Finishes](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/finishes) ### [Finish Types and Benefits](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/finish-types-and-benefits) Aug 24, 2023, 12:30:00 PM Each finish adds style to your unit and a layer of protection. Learn how various finishes are applied and how they protect with the MCDLG Newsstand. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/finish-types-and-benefits) ![Three Key Traits of Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/Hubspot%202023%20-%20Condenser%20-%203%20Key%20Traits%20WDR%20-%20Artboard%201.webp) ### [The Condenser - Three Key Traits of Wind Driven Rain Resistant Louvers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-three-traits-wind-driven-rain-louvers) Aug 10, 2023, 12:15:00 PM What makes a wind driven rain resistant louver? Here are three key traits to look for when choosing louvers for wind driven rain resistance. The Condenser is quick reads on important HVAC topics. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-three-traits-wind-driven-rain-louvers) ![AMCA 540 - Missile Impact Testing for Hurricane Louvers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/AMCA%20540%20Missile%20Impact/Hubspot%20Blogs%20-%20AMCA%20540%20-%20cover.webp) [AMCA,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/amca) [Hurricane Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/hurricane-louvers) [AMCA 540](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/amca-540) ### [AMCA 540: Large Missile Impact Testing for Hurricane Louvers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/amca-540-large-missile-impact-testing-for-hurricane-louvers) Jul 20, 2023, 12:00:00 PM Hurricane louvers must withstand strikes from windborne debris. AMCA 540 is the standard for large missile impact tests. Learn more on the MCDLG Newsstand. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/amca-540-large-missile-impact-testing-for-hurricane-louvers) ![The Condenser - Water Infiltration and Louvers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/Hubspot%20Blogs%20-%20Water%20Infultrationcover%20(Resize).webp) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Water Penetration](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/water-penetration) ### [The Condenser - Water Infiltration and Louvers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-water-infiltration-louvers) Jul 6, 2023, 11:30:00 AM In this Condenser, we look at the dangers of water infiltration through your louvers. How much damage can it do? Learn more on the MCDLG Newsstand. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-water-infiltration-louvers) ![Hurricane Louvers for Severe Duty Requirements](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Hurricane%20Louvers/MCDLG%20Hubspot%20Blog%20-%20Severe%20Weather%20Louvers%20-%20Severe%20Duty%20-%20cover.webp) ### [Hurricane Louvers and Severe Duty Protection](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hurricane-louvers-severe-duty) Jun 22, 2023, 12:00:00 PM Hurricane louvers protect your buildings from the most severe weather events. Louvers must be built, tested, and approved for use as a hurricane louver. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hurricane-louvers-severe-duty) ![A Closer Look at Straight Blades](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/MCDLG%20Hubspot%20Blog%202023%20-%20Closer%20Look%20at%20Straight%20Blades%20-%20cover.png) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Blades,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/blades) [Air Performance](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-performance) ### [The Condenser - A Closer Look at Straight Blades](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/the-condenser-closer-look-straight-blades) Jun 8, 2023, 11:30:00 AM Straight blades are the standard for louver blades. In this Condenser, we take a closer look at these blades and what they can do. 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