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Overhang
Horizontal louvers in
vertical plane
South, East,
West
Reduces length of overhang
View restricted
Overhang
Vertical plane
South, East,
West
Free air movement
No snow load
View restricted
Vertical fin
East, West,
North
Restric View
For north facade in hot
climates only
Vertical fin slanted
East, West
Slant toward north
Restrict view significantly
Eggcrate
East, West
For very hot climates
View very restricted
Traps hot air
Descriptive Name
Best
Orientation
Comments
Eggcrates with slanted fins
East, West
Slant toward north
View very restricted
Traps hot air
For very hot climates
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