Blade #1 Horizontal Aluminum Louver System
The industry's premier hurricane-zone certified horizontal aluminum louver. PE-sealed engineering, TAS-tested performance, and precision Miami fabrication.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Blade #1 Horizontal Aluminum Louver System |
| Product Category | Structural Components |
| Material | 5052-H32 Aluminum Alloy |
| Maximum Panel Height | 8'-3 7/16" |
| Maximum Panel Width | 2'-0" |
| Wind Load Standard | ASCE 7-22 |
| Substrate Compatibility | Poured concrete, grouted concrete block, wood frame, steel, aluminum |
| Hurricane Zone | Approved for H.V.H.Z. (Section 202, Florida Building Code) |
| Product Evaluation Report | No. 25-1204.01 (Tilteco, Inc.) |
| PE License | FL P.E. #44167 — Walter A. Tillit, Jr. |
| Drawing Number | 24-122 |
| Report Date | December 4, 2025 |
Certifications & Testing Protocols
TAS 201 — Large Missile Impact Resistance
Tested for large missile impact under sections 1626 and 1609.1.2 of the Florida Building Code. 9 lb, 2"x4", at 50 ft/sec.
TAS 202 — Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading
Verified under cyclic loading protocols per AMCA 540 to simulate repeated hurricane-force wind pressure cycles.
TAS 203 — Uniform Static Air Pressure
Tested for uniform static load resistance in accordance with Florida Building Code sections 1616 and 1604.
Engineering Documents
Product Evaluation Report No. 25-1204.01
PE-sealed evaluation report by Tilteco, Inc. (FL P.E. #44167). Issued December 4, 2025.
Download PDFDrawing No. 24-122
7-sheet PE-sealed installation drawing set. Includes anchor spacing, panel dimensions, and substrate details.
Download PDFInstallation Requirements
Substrate
Must be installed into poured concrete, grouted concrete block, wood frame, or steel/aluminum substrates per General Note 5, Drawing 24-122.
Anchor Spacing
Maximum anchor spacing as indicated on Sheet 7 of Product Evaluation Document, Drawing No. 24-122.
Compliance
Installation must strictly follow Sheets 3, 4, and 6 of Drawing No. 24-122. Non-compliant installation voids certification.