How Do Louvres Work?

In many areas of Australia, louvres have become popular because of the natural ventilation they help provide. With their slants or angles, they still allow some fresh air and natural light to come in while protecting the home or room interior from rain and direct sunshine. Louvres have also become useful as doors and interior windows where they improve cross ventilation and naturally illuminate dark rooms.

How do louvres work

The louvres’ horizontal slats help protect the home’s interior from direct sunshine and rain. And because of the opening, some fresh air and sunlight still come in. Because of their design and construction, they also help maintain some privacy.

Instead of completely closing the windows and fully blocking the air and sunlight, louvres can allow some of that natural ventilation and illumination. As a result, traditionally they’re used in kitchens where humidity levels may rise sharply when cooking or during the hot humid days (especially in the tropical areas). To better regulate the interior humidity levels, it’s good for some of the stale air and moisture to come out and allow fresh air to come in (for better comfort as well as better control of rising damp and condensation).

Practical choice for both traditional and modern houses

It’s easy to incorporate the louvres (especially if it’s a door construction) in most homes. They require only a small horizontal or vertical space and if it’s a window louvre, it doesn’t have to be huge. This versatility is another reason for the louvres’ popularity in humid locations and in many areas of Australia.

Back then, louvres only had a functional role (just to improve cross ventilation and allow some sunshine). But in the modern days they’ve become an important aesthetic and architectural element in many homes. It’s especially the case with internal louvres made from solid timber. Their designs and construction have a feel of modernity and stability because of the material. In addition, they always nicely complement the environment they’re in (they go well with almost any home interior design).

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