GRANDVIEW, Mo. — The newly-designed EME5625MDE from Ruskin®— a Miami-Dade-approved, wind-driven rain resistant stationary louver — meets enhanced protection building requirements for structures, including office buildings and schools, in high-velocity hurricane zones. With a high free area of 55%, the 5-inch-deep, extruded-aluminum vertical louver is mechanically fastened, offering greater strength and improved performance over Ruskin’s previous Miami-Dade-compliant model, the EME5625MD.
“Today’s hurricane seasons are longer and more active than those of the past, with increased frequency of intense storms,” said Joe Rockhold, louver product manager at Ruskin. “To keep buildings safe when subject to heavy wind loads, rainfall and debris, the impact-resistant EME5625MDE is designed to provide greater protection. Its mechanical fastenings create a stronger bond than welded parts do and can better withstand severe weather and debris.”