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At EMW, we take pride in our flexibility and diversification in both services and products, so gable louvers are just one of the many variations in the type of louvers that we are happy to produce. Gable louvers are one of the wide varieties products that Economy Metal Works (a custom precision metal fabricator) commonly produces for a range of satisfied customers in the construction, petrochemical, power generation and other industries. From prototype to production, EMW is equipped to deliver the custom manufactured gable louvers that your application demands.
What Are Gable Louvers?
A building’s gable is the triangular portion of the endwall, from the level of the eave to the ridge of the roof; i.e. the space between the two slopes of the roof.
A louver is an assembly of slanted blades (also known as plates or fins) designed to permit a flow of air while deflecting such things as objects, dirt, or wind-driven water. Gable louvers are simply louvers, which is sized and shaped to be installed in the gables end of a building.
A gable louver’s purpose is usually functional: to provide ventilation, generally to the attic space of a house. The higher gable louvers are placed, the more effective it will be for the purpose of exhaust. Sometimes gable louvers are used in conjunction with fans, which are in turn controlled by thermostats, allowing attics to be vented when the temperature reaches a pre-selected level.
However, with other means of attic ventilation being employed these days, sometimes gable louvers are installed purely for decoration. EMW’s custom fabrication capabilities allow us to manufacture gable louvers, which are either functional (with open slats) or exclusively decorative (with closed slats). EMW can custom manufacture gable louvers in just about any size or shape, to fit and complement just about any facade.
Materials for Gable Louvers
We can manufacture gable louvers, like all of our products, in mild carbon steel, stainless steel (304 and 316), galvanized and aluminum (3000, 5000 and 6000 series aluminum). A variety of finishing options are available.
Architectural / Decorative Gable Louvers Formed to Fit Your Requirements
Our gable louvers are created through a metal forming process (not through a metal extrusion process), which gives us the flexibility required to manufacture a unique louver product that fits the requirements of each customer’s application. EMW’s metal forming process also allows for the manufacture of gable louvers that meets close tolerances.
EMW is a full service metal fabricator offering a wide range of capabilities in the manufacture of gable louvers and a vast range of other products. These capabilities include:
- CAD/CAM Design and Programming
- CNC precision shearing up to 12 ft. in 1/4" carbon steel, 3/8" aluminum, and 3/16 stainless steel
- CNC punching up to 1/4" plate
- 12ft. press brakes up to 350 ton with CNC back gauging
- Saw, torch, and plasma cutting
- MIG and TIG welding all alloys
- Rolling up to 1/4" x 8 ft. long, and 3/8" x 6 ft. long
- Structural fabrication (Skids, enclosures, rails, ladders, stairs, stands and more)
- Waterjet precision cutting with a 12ft.x12ft working envelope
We have finishing options (powder coat or wet paint) available when needed. Although we are not paint experts by trade or claim to be, we do offer coating/application services through outside sources. All coating will be at the customer's request and specification. In order that the customer receives the proper coating for their exact application all specifications must come from and be approved by the customer prior to coating. EMW does not make coating recommendations for any application. Essentially, you tell us the kind of coating or finish you need or prefer and we will make sure that coating or finish is applied properly.
Whether you have CAD drawings ready or just verbal instructions to provide, you can be confident that EMW has the experience, know-how and determination to follow-through on your project and manufacture a custom louver that will fit your application.
Feel free to use our RFQ form to request a quote. We will be very glad to assist you.