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There are many kinds of actuation available, but hand power will always be the cheapest. Learn about two kinds of manual actuators with this quick Condenser read.

Drainable blades capture water before it can infiltrate the louver. Drainable features give that water an exit. Learn more about these features on the MCDLG Newsstand. 

Chevron blades guard against wind driven rain and have a minimal effect on air performance. Learn how these unique blades work with this Condenser read.

Which would work better for an exhaust point: a control damper or a backdraft damper? Let's look at these two damper types and see which would work best.

In this Condenser article, we look at the pin-lock axle. This unique design keeps the blade locked tight to the axle. Learn more with this quick read on the MCDLG Newsstand.

Performance is important, and so is location. You need louvers that fit. Here are four questions to ask about your installation area.

How do adjustable blades move at the same time? In this Condenser, we take a closer look at linkage.

Damper selection requires more than a keen eye. You need to understand what you're looking for. Here are five things to know when selecting dampers.

A frame on top of a frame? Subframes can provide easy access to areas behind your louvers. Learn more in this quick Condenser article.

Every blade is built with a purpose. In this article, we look at a few specialty blades and what they do in your HVAC system.