Louvered Doors

[Kim]

Hi All,
In the newest issue of Coastal Living there are two homes featured that show beautiful louvered doors that open to the sea.
We are currently designing our home on the coast of Belize. How do they hold up with horizontal rains?
Are they very common in the islands? How do they lock?
Do you also use additional hurricane panels?
Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks
Kim