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Florida Approved Metal Building Accessories Protect Against Wild Weather
No building is 100% hurricane-proof, but Florida product approval takes things pretty close. Metallic Products offers a number of ventilator and louver options with enhanced engineering that makes them ideal for areas regularly impacted by heavy winds and adverse weather.
Available for use in any U.S. state, our Florida approved building accessories meet or exceed the strict standards set forth by the Florida Building Commission. For structures that require even more substantial protection, we offer Miami-Dade high velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ)-rated vents approved for regions most susceptible to extreme damage. This includes the Florida Keys and the state’s Broward, Miami-Dade and Coastal Palm Beach counties.
How did we obtain HVHZ and Florida product approval? Our team worked closely with outside testing facilities, third-party evaluators and validators, pushing our products to — and past — their limit. Accessories underwent extensive wind uplift, driven rain and large missile-impact testing that mimicked storm scenarios. The goal was to see what they were capable of withstanding, and to ensure they offered proper protection.
Today, our company undergoes annual audits during which an outside agency analyzes our quality assurance manual and manufacturing procedures to ensure the products can stand up in extreme weather conditions. We like to think Florida product approval offers added peace of mind for anyone who owns — or operates out of — a steel building.
Florida Approved Metal Building Accessories
Standard Features
- 9” and 12” throat sizes
- 24-gauge steel exterior with 24-, 20- and 18-gauge components
- Galvalume or Polar White standard finish
- Pull chain damper operator
- 1:12 end cap able to be modified to accommodate up to a 6:12 roof pitch
Options
- Range of size, color and finish options
- Flat or die formed skirt
- Installation as single unit or butted together to form continuous run
- Custom options for roof pitches greater than 6:12
- Multiple damper operators for two or more units
- Installation as single unit or butted together to form continuous run
Standard Features
- 24-gauge steel parts
- Galvalume or Polar White standard finish
- 24-gauge steel min. sub-framing (Florida Product-approved)
- 20-gauge steel min. sub-framing (Florida product approved)
- 200 square inches of free area
- Factory assembled, ready for installation
Options
- Range of size, color and finish options
- Flat or die formed skirt
- Installation as single unit or butted together to form continuous run
Standard Features
- 18-gauge galvanized steel frames & blades
- Aluminum screen cloth insect and bird screen in removable, rewireable frame
- Electrostatically applied powder paint with oven-baked finish
- 45° fixed blades (fixed louvers), blades able to open to 45° angle (adjustable louvers)
- Reinforced cast aluminum hand crank (adjustable louvers)
Options
- Fixed and adjustable louver options
- Range of size, color and finish options
- Chain and motorized operators (adjustable louvers)
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Products FAQs
Get quick answers to common questions about Florida product approval and how the right ventilation products can help your metal building stand up to high-wind conditions.
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Florida product approval means a building product has undergone testing and evaluation to demonstrate that it meets applicable requirements of the Florida Building Code. Approved products come with documentation outlining where and how they can be used, helping make it easier to specify the right products for your project.
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When hurricane-force winds are a possibility, every part of your building must be up to the challenge. Florida product approval helps demonstrate that a product meets applicable performance requirements for its approved use, giving you added confidence when selecting ventilation products for high-wind environments.
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There’s no single wind rating that works for every Florida steel building project. Requirements vary based on your building’s location, design, exposure and other project-specific factors. Check the product’s Florida Product Approval documentation and talk with your accessories provider to make sure the product you’re considering is up to the job.
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Absolutely. Florida-approved ventilation products aren’t just for Florida. They can be a great fit for projects where high-wind performance is a priority. Because requirements vary by location, check applicable state and local codes and talk with your accessories provider to make sure the product is right for your specific project.
