Hurricane Season 2024

Louvers for Severe Weather

Tom Barrow Company and Ruskin

Partnering on Solutions Across the Southeast for Over 60 Years

The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1, and if you are in an area affected by severe weather, Ruskin's Hurricane Louvers offer a trusted solution when severe weather and hurricane louvers are needed.

Ruskin's Hurricane Louvers are designed to exceed impact resistance and windload requirements with predesigned proven installation methods. These louvers are built to withstand up to 160 psf on some products based upon the criteria in TAS 201, 202 and 203 as well as AMCA 540/550.

If you have questions on Ruskin Louvers, please contact your local TBCo branch location. Our team is here to assist with product selection.

Recent News

La Niña and Hurricane Season



According to an article on scientificamerican.com, "La Niña produces less wind shear, removing a brake on hurricanes. That’s not good news for people living in hurricane-prone regions like Florida. In 2020, during the last La Niña, the Atlantic saw a record 30 tropical storms and 14 hurricanes, and 2021 had 21 tropical storms and seven hurricanes. Forecasters are already warning that this year’s Atlantic storm season could rival 2021, due in large part to La Niña."

Source: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/this-years-la-nina-could-worsen-atlantic-hurricane-season/

• 53% Free Area
• AMCA 550 Listed
• AMCA 540 (Missile E) Listed
• Published performance ratings based on testing in accordance with AMCA 500-L
• Miami Dade Approval NOA# 20-1201.01
• Mechanically Fastened
• Beginning point of water penetration 803.8 (245 m/min)
• Approved for applications with design pressure of +/- 130 PSF (6.7 kPa)
• TDI Listing

Visit the Louvers section of our Learning Center to view the submittal sheet and a brochure with Ruskin's Severe Weather and Extreme Performance Louvers.