--- title: MCDLG Newsstand - HVAC Industry Info (2) description: The MCDLG Newsstand - For information on Louvers, Dampers, and the HVAC Industry (2) --- [![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. ![Proper Louver Drainage](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/MCDLG%20Blog%20-%20The%20Condenser%20-%20Proper%20Louver%20Drainage%20-%20Cover.webp) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Drain Pan,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/drain-pan) [Drainable](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/drainable) ### [The Condenser - Proper Louver Drainage](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-louver-drainage) May 6, 2026, 11:15:00 AM Drainable louvers keep interiors dry, but how do they “drain” rainwater? 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[Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-important-damper-parts) ![Control Dampers and Building Automation](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Control%20Dampers%20and%20BAS/MCDLG%20-%20Blog%202025%20-%20Control%20Dampers%20and%20BAS%20-%20Cover.webp) ### [Control Dampers and Building Automation Systems](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/control-dampers-and-bas) Feb 18, 2026, 11:00:00 AM How do control dampers fit into your building’s automation system? Learn how they can help automate your HVAC system on the Newsstand. Read more for the details. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/control-dampers-and-bas) ![Why Modulating Actuators?](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/MCDLG%20-%20Blog%202025%20-%20The%20Condenser%20-%20Why%20Modulating%20-%20Cover.webp) [Actuator,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/actuator) [Modulating](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/modulating) ### [The Condenser - Why Modulating?](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-why-modulating) Feb 4, 2026, 10:59:59 AM Most actuators can fully open or fully close a unit, but some can hold in between positions. Learn more about modulating actuators in this quick Condenser article. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-why-modulating) ![](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Combination%20Fire-Smoke/MCDLG%20-%20Blog%202025%20-%20Life%20Safety%20-%20Combination%20FireSmoke%20Dampers%20-%20Cover.webp) [UL Life Safety,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/ul-life-safety) [Fire-Smoke Damper](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/fire-smoke-damper) ### [Life Safety in HVAC - Combination Fire-Smoke Dampers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/combination-fire-smoke-dampers) Jan 21, 2026, 11:30:00 AM Life safety is a crucial part of HVAC. In this article, we will discuss the traits of the combination fire-smoke damper and its role in your HVAC system. 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