--- title: MCDLG Newsstand - HVAC Industry Info | Wind Driven Rain description: Wind Driven Rain | The MCDLG Newsstand - For information on Louvers, Dampers, and the HVAC Industry --- [![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 about: ## Wind Driven Rain ![](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Four%20Louvers%20Meeting%20Requirements/MCDLG%20Blog%20-%20Four%20Louvers%20-%20Cover.webp) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Wind Driven Rain,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/wind-driven-rain) [Severe Weather,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/severe-weather) [Air Performance,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-performance) [Hurricane Louvers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/hurricane-louvers) ### [Four Louvers for Meeting Requirements](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/four-louvers-requirements) Jul 22, 2026, 11:00:00 AM We know louver selection can be difficult. In this article, we picked out four louvers, one from each category, to help meet your airflow requirements. Subscribe to MCDLG Newsstand for this and more. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/four-louvers-requirements) ![The Two Types of Wind Driven Rain](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Two%20Types%20of%20WDR/MCDLG%202025%20-%20Two%20Types%20of%20WDR%20-%20Banner%20Image.png) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [AMCA Ratings,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/amca-ratings) [Wind Driven Rain,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/wind-driven-rain) [AMCA 550](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/amca-550) ### [The Two Types of Wind Driven Rain](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/two-types-wind-driven-rain) Jul 23, 2025, 8:15:00 AM Do you need a wind driven rain-rated louver or an AMCA 550-listed louver? There are two types of wind driven rain. Learn the difference with the MCDLG Newsstand.  [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/two-types-wind-driven-rain) ![Finding the Right Storm Louver](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Finding%20the%20Right%20Storm%20Louver/MCDLG%20-%20Hubspot%20Blog%202024%20Storm%20Louver%20-%20Cover.png) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [AMCA Ratings,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/amca-ratings) [Wind Driven Rain,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/wind-driven-rain) [Hurricane Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/hurricane-louvers) [Drainable](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/drainable) ### [Finding the Right Storm Louver](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/finding-the-right-storm-louver) Aug 21, 2024, 11:00:00 AM Your building should be protected throughout the year, whether it rains or shines. MCDLG can help you find the right storm louvers for your project. Learn more on the Newsstand. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/finding-the-right-storm-louver) ![Preparing for Storm Season](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Preparing%20for%20Storm%20Season/MCDLG%20-%20Hubspot%20Blog%202024%20Preparing%20for%20Storm%20Season%20-%20Cover.png) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Wind Driven Rain,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/wind-driven-rain) [Hurricane Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/hurricane-louvers) [Drainable](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/drainable) ### [Preparing for Storm Season with Louvers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/preparing-for-storm-season) Jul 24, 2024, 11:15:00 AM Prepare your project for storm season with louvers built for protection. In this article, we cover five types of louvers designed and tested for severe weather. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/preparing-for-storm-season) ![Problem Solving with Louvers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Problem%20Solving%20with%20Louvers/MCDLG%20-%20Hubspot%20Blog%202024%20Problem%20Solving%20with%20Louvers%20-%20Cover.png) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Wind Driven Rain,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/wind-driven-rain) [Sunshade](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/sunshade) ### [Problem Solving with Louvers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/problem-solving-with-louvers) Jun 19, 2024, 11:15:00 AM Your project has problems that louvers can fix. Keep air intake openings dry and provide air for large spaces. Solve problems with the right louver.  [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/problem-solving-with-louvers) ![The Condenser - Chevron Blades for Severe Weather](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/Hubspot%20Blog%202023%20-%20Condenser%20Chevron%20Blade.png) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Water Penetration,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/water-penetration) [Wind Driven Rain,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/wind-driven-rain) [Chevron](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/chevron) ### [The Condenser - Chevron Blades for Severe Weather](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-chevron-blades-severe-weather) Feb 9, 2023, 10:30:00 AM 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. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/condenser-chevron-blades-severe-weather) ![The Condenser - Product Spotlight: The EA531D Series](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/MCDLG%20Blog%20-%20Product%20Spotlight%20-%20EA531D%20(Resize).webp) [Wind Driven Rain,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/wind-driven-rain) [Severe Weather,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/severe-weather) [Hurricane Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/hurricane-louvers) [Combination](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/combination) ### [The Condenser - Product Spotlight: The EA-531-D Series](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/product-spotlight-ea531d-series) Feb 23, 2022, 11:30:00 AM In this article, we look at the EA-531-D series louvers. These combination stationary louvers are built for severe weather and hurricane scenarios. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/product-spotlight-ea531d-series) ![The Condenser: Product Spotlight - the AS3D99VS](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Condenser%20Articles/MCDLG%20Blog%20-%20Product%20Spotlight%20Cover%20(Resize).webp) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Wind Driven Rain](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/wind-driven-rain) ### [The Condenser - Product Spotlight: The AS3D99VS](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/the-condenser-product-spotlight-as3d99vs) Nov 3, 2021, 11:30:00 AM In this Condenser, we take a closer look at the AS3D99VS. Learn how vertical chevron blades can protect from wind driven rain without compromising performance. [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/the-condenser-product-spotlight-as3d99vs) ![Combination Stationary, Two-in-One Louver Solution](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Combination%20Stationary/MCDLG%20-%20Blogs%20-%20ComboStationary.webp) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Wind Driven Rain,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/wind-driven-rain) [Severe Weather,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/severe-weather) [Hurricane Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/hurricane-louvers) [Combination,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/combination) [Stationary](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/stationary) ### [Combination Stationary - Two-in-One Louver Solutions](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/combination-stationary-louvers) Jul 21, 2021, 11:30:00 AM Learn how combination stationary louvers protect interiors from severe weather events and hurricanes. These heavy-duty louvers offer protection and performance in one package!  [Read More](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/combination-stationary-louvers) ![Louvers by the Numbers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/hubfs/Images/Blogs/Louvers%20by%20the%20Numbers/Hubspot%20Blog%20Graphic%20MCDLG%20-%202021%20-%20Louvers%20By%20The%20Numbers%20(Resize).webp) [Louvers,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/louvers) [Water Penetration,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/water-penetration) [Wind Driven Rain,](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/wind-driven-rain) [Air Performance](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/tag/air-performance) ### [Louvers by the Numbers](https://newsstand.mcdlg-hvac.com/louvers-by-the-numbers) Jan 28, 2021, 9:00:00 AM In this article, we review the important numbers to consider when choosing a louver for air performance or weather protection. 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