Louvers & Vents

Jennifer Baker/Jenn’s Breathtaking Moments
Roofers installed four acoustical smoke vents from BILCO. The 5 × 7 ft. vents include burglar bars to prevent unauthorized entry and a manual winch. Given the high school’s location downtown, acoustical smoke vents help limit noise intrusion from exterior sources.
Louvers & Vents

A Smoke Vent Dilemma

CHALLENGE:During the height of the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt created the Works Projects Administration (WPA) to assist with public works projects throughout...