We're trying to figure out the best way of allowing ventilation during the warm times of year while keeping out rain with existing uPVC windows and a door.
The door and windows all open outwards, and have insect mesh/nets fixed over the insides, followed by a metal grating/mesh. The door is not used for acces. This allows them to be left open for ventilation, but obviously doesn't keep out rain. The insect nets tend to turn rain driving through into a mist.
We were thinking that louvre panels may be best way to keep out 99% of rain. Canopies over the openings may work but may not be viable. There are also other types of products we've looked at, although I'm not sure if some would restrict ventilation too much, and some would require doors and windows opening inwards.
One idea we have for louvre panels is making some to fit each opening, that just slot into the uPVC frames from outside, and so can be removed during the cold times of year to shut the windows and door. Just concerned if driving rain could still travel through the louvres and onto/through the meshes behind them.
Another idea is to have the louvres fixed permanently inside, behind the meshes, to catch any of the lighter mist that is constantly coming through during heavy rain, with an extended louvre at the bottom which goes under meshes and into the bottom of the uPVC frames where it can then drain out through the frame drain holes.
Any ideas about using louvre panels or other products/designs that would achieve the same goal would be greatly appreciated.
The door and windows all open outwards, and have insect mesh/nets fixed over the insides, followed by a metal grating/mesh. The door is not used for acces. This allows them to be left open for ventilation, but obviously doesn't keep out rain. The insect nets tend to turn rain driving through into a mist.
We were thinking that louvre panels may be best way to keep out 99% of rain. Canopies over the openings may work but may not be viable. There are also other types of products we've looked at, although I'm not sure if some would restrict ventilation too much, and some would require doors and windows opening inwards.
One idea we have for louvre panels is making some to fit each opening, that just slot into the uPVC frames from outside, and so can be removed during the cold times of year to shut the windows and door. Just concerned if driving rain could still travel through the louvres and onto/through the meshes behind them.
Another idea is to have the louvres fixed permanently inside, behind the meshes, to catch any of the lighter mist that is constantly coming through during heavy rain, with an extended louvre at the bottom which goes under meshes and into the bottom of the uPVC frames where it can then drain out through the frame drain holes.
Any ideas about using louvre panels or other products/designs that would achieve the same goal would be greatly appreciated.
