Ekena Millwork PVC Wall Louver / Gable Vent

The 12x12 vent looks nothing like the what was advertised. It has two slits which is not nearly enough to provide ventilation.

It's almost perfect for where I put it. I have a very high (~12') octagonal window in my bedroom, and it's impossible to find a shade that's right for it. But the sun shines in that window right in my eyes and wakes me up at 6am every morning, so I wanted to cover that window without making it look ridiculous. I have white plantation shutters on the lower windows, so it looks nice with those. The reason I didn't give it a higher rating is because there was a choice between "functional" and "non-functional" versions of this cover, but the terms weren't defined. I assumed they meant that functional has moving slats, and non-functional was slats that don't move. So I ordered the functional version to be sure I could close them all the way But what they meant was that functional has holes between the slats (for allowing airflow in an attic, I guess), and non-functional is solid - no holes. I should have gotten the non-functional version, because it would have blocked all the light. But I couldn't wait another day to get rid of that early morning light, so I just installed it right away and started getting the benefit of blocked light in the morning. It's much better, but I might someday replace it with the non-functional version.

Did not like item and tried to return it to find out it was non-returnable. Not happy.

It looks great ! I painted it brown to match the trim and shutters- it really sets off the cozy look.

Vent is described as functional, IT IS NOT, I had to cut screen and attach to back to keep insects out. Greatly overpriced for the quality.