Louvered Windows Gaining Popularity In West

One of the most interesting exhiltits at the recent San Diego and Los Angeles Home Shou's u,as the Sun Sash Air Controlled \\rindorv. This louvred rvindou' is sold through dealers only, and the n.rany inquiries by home ou,ners and prospective home builders received by the exhibitor, Cal Distributing Cornpanl', l5l North.Avenue 19, Los Angeles were passed along to the dealers in both the San Diego and Los Angeles areas.

This distributor claims that Sun Sash is the only louvrecl windorv sold through dealers, that it costs less than most windou's on a square-foot installed basis, and that dealers can capitalize on immediate consumer interest and broad sales opportunities. Only the Sun Sash hardware is sol<l to the dealers, at a protected price. It affords them a handsome profit, and stimulates the sale of glass, paints, etc.

Screens can be fitted to the outsicle rvindorv since there are no overhanging projections. By adjusting the louvres to an upward angle lrith the finger-tip control the air currents are automatically deflected toward the ceiling. Sun Sash is so designed that rain can l>e sealed out. When fully open it provides 100 per cent ventilation instead of the maximum 50 per cent opening in ordinary r,vir-rdows.

Cleaning is accomplished by merely standing inside anrl adjusting the angle of the louvres .ivith the finger-tip control. There are no cross pieces to interrupt the vietv. Architects everyrvl.iere recognize that this t1,pe of u,indor,v is ideal from the design yiq11'point.

Anyone can replace a small broken pane easily, without putty. Instead of glass, where a different effect is desired, plastic, metal, or wood louvres can be used.

Sun Sash consists of a pair of 16 gauge galvanized and sheradized (to prevent rust) steel mechanical uprights with three to fourteen 6" glass louvre holders. The height of the r,vindow opening determines the nurnber of louvres required. The left hand upright (looking out the window) has a single operating handle which when pulled down rotates all glass holders in unison through a 105 degree turn. The automatic gravity lock is located just above the handle.

Inexpensive crystal or sheet glass 3/16" thick, 6" high, and width up to 4A', depending on the inside dimensions of the'ivindorv, is used. (7/32' or /4" may be substituted.) In the closed position each pane overlaps the other by tl,'. Glass is not included.

It is claimed that anyone can install Sun-Sash in a matter of minutes.

A colorful demonstrator is available to dealers, along with mat ads and consumer literature.

The illustrations shown depict a variety of suggested applications, in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, sun porches, patios, etc.

Full details and prices are available from Cal Distributing Company, 151 N. Avenue 19, Los Angeles, Calif. The telephone number is CApitol l-1478.

J. E. (Eddie) Peggs, Jr., Irwin-Lyons Lumber Co., San Francisco. made a short business trip early this month to l,os Angeles by air.

Doyle Bader, partner in Ed Fountain Angeles, and his vvife returned June 25 vacation in Utah and Idaho.