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Single-skin metal can become a thermal bridge. Use an insulated blank-off detail and seal the perimeter so warm humid air cannot condense on the cold metal.
['A blank-off panel at an exterior louver can act like a cold plate. If the indoor side is warm and humid while the exterior metal is cold, water can form on the panel and drip into the wall cavity.', 'Check whether the inactive louver section is single-skin, uninsulated, or poorly sealed. The usual recovery is an insulated double-wall blank-off panel or approved insulated closure detail, with sealed edges and a protected drainage path.']