When it comes to commercial construction, few elements get overlooked as often as rooftop screens. Yet their role is critical. For architects and HVAC designers, proper equipment screen installation ensures both visual harmony and compliance. For equipment manufacturers, the screens protect units from exposure while maintaining serviceability. Installation is not just the final...
Rooftop Equipment Screens: A Must-Have for Architects and HVAC Designers
Designing a rooftop system is never just about what is functional. For HVAC designers and architects, it is also about what is code compliant, durable, and visually seamless. That is where rooftop equipment screens become essential. These screens deliver value across performance, protection, and design integration. Whether you are specifying for new construction or...
Curb-Mounted vs Post-Mounted Screens
What Is Architectural Screening? Rooftop screening hides mechanical equipment. It maintains clean lines and helps buildings meet code. Screens also reduce visual clutter, protect equipment, and prevent unauthorized access. Architectural louvers, perforated metal panels, and metal screen panels are often used. These allow air to pass through while shielding the view. Effective...
Rooftop HVAC Enclosure That Solved It All
When rooftop space runs out, most systems fail. Ours adapts. This Hilton Garden Inn project in Bolingbrook, IL, shows exactly how North American enclosures overcome tight spaces and tough obstacles, without cutting into the roof or blowing the budget. Hilton’s HVAC Headache: Solved Every project has its own set of...