Become an early adopter of city screening requirements

What do cities like San Francisco, CA, Kansas City, MO, Austin, TX, Boulder, CO, and Scottsdale, AZ, have in common? They all have mechanical screen fencing equipment regulations and standards! More and more cities and community planners are implementing these standards with the community in mind. In order to drive business, tourism, and clean up their communities in general, cities are requiring that developers screen mechanical equipment from public view. These mechanical equipment screens are often required to match the aesthetic of the surrounding area and building envelope.

Appearance standards have been in place for years in many progressive communities. However, these standards were very loose in their interpretation of the application and use of materials. Screening was often limited to outside storage and dumpsters. This screening was achieved by the use of solid or semi-private fencing, with no regard to the existing building envelope. Chain link fencing with privacy slats and wood privacy fencing was the most popular option. Today’s designers find the use of fencing as a low-end solution, drawing attention to what is being screened. They want a solution that carries the building design outward and blends in as being more intentional.

An excellent option in meeting and exceeding the new mechanical equipment appearance standards is PalmSHIELD’s louvered mechanical equipment screen! Our fully framed, all-aluminum panels have the ability to match any building envelope with our custom powder-coating capabilities. The louvered design meets the required 100% direct visual screening requirements while maintaining needed airflow for the mechanical equipment. PalmSHIELD’s ability to add gate panels with the same louvered infill allows the designer to maintain access to mechanical equipment while completely removing the equipment from public view. Consider PalmSHIELD’s louvered mechanical equipment screen on your next project! Contact us today for a free quote!