Protect Rooftop Mounted Equipment with Rooftop Screens
In commercial and industrial architecture, it’s a common practice to install mechanical equipment on rooftops. The rationale behind this practice is clear: rooftops provide an optimal location for storing bulky machinery, thereby keeping them out of the way and maximizing ground-level space for other purposes. Keeping noisy equipment—such as transformers—high off the ground also reduces noise pollution for employees, visitors, and passing pedestrians. That said, rooftop mounted equipment is typically unappealing to the eye: bulky, protruding, and gray. While these rooftop apparatuses may serve practical purposes, their visual presence can sometimes be less than appealing, potentially detracting from the overall appearance of the building. What property owners need in these situations is a barrier that seals off these items from public view without impeding their functionality or—themselves—damaging the building’s visual appeal.
There is a time-tested solution, however, in the form of PalmSHIELD’s rooftop screens. PalmSHIELD has set industry standards in both architectural and mechanical screen fencing equipment, and so our team of trained designers and fabricators have come together to develop the best rooftop screen system on the market.
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How do rooftop screens benefit property owners?
The best way to discuss the benefits of rooftop screens is to discuss the items they’re designed to conceal. Consider, for instance, roof exhaust ventilation fans. These structures dot the skyline in commercial complexes across the nation. Unsightly as they are, exhaust fans are one hundred percent necessary: expelling stale air from each building’s interior to improve interior quality and maintain a safe work environment for employees.
That said, their ungainly appearance can be a genuine eyesore in terms of architectural aesthetics. With the strategic placement of roof screens, however, these unsightly fans can be discreetly tucked from view. This way, you can create a more visually appealing look for your property without sacrificing the fans’ function. The majority of PalmSHIELD’s screens featured louvered infill, with parallel slats that can be designed to allow desired airflow and ventilation for the fans.
Rooftop equipment screening fabricated by PalmSHIELD. Installed at MCB Bank in Johnson City, TN.
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Similarly, HVAC units, with their bulky frames and labyrinthine networks of ducts and pipes, are a common sight atop industrial complexes. They’re also just as essential for building maintenance: maintaining optimal indoor climate control despite their detracting from the building’s visual harmony. This is another area in which the rooftop screen system designed by PalmSHIELD comes into play. Enclosing HVACs within sleek and stylish barriers, you can seamlessly integrate these essential features into existing architecture without losing functionality, benefits, or aesthetic beauty.
These are just a couple of examples. Cooling towers, service walkways, platforms, solar panels, and communication systems—also vital components of modern commercial and industrial infrastructure—benefit from the protection offered by a rooftop screen system, as well. Of course, no matter what kind of equipment you wish to conceal, you need a visual barrier that can be customized to fit your installation site’s specific parameters. That leads us to why PalmSHIELD is the nation’s rooftop screen fencing contractor of choice.
Customizable Rooftop Screens at PalmSHIELD
One of PalmSHIELD’s claims to fame is our modus operandi of custom design and fabrication. Every now we take on is tailored according to the specific needs of the client. Our sales team will provide a free estimate on the job, using specific measurements and dimensions submitted by the client. Only when the subsequent project drawings receive customer approval do we actually begin fabricating. This way, you can rest assured your rooftop screens will fit precisely into your rooftop area. Our rooftop screens are also customizable in terms of color: we offer the option of powder coating the panels so they match the building exterior as closely as possible.
Check out our various options on rooftop screen designs:
- Industrial Rooftop Louvered Screening. Rooftop mechanical screen fencing equipment solution providing ventilation and louvered line of sight barrier.
- Industrial Rooftop Semi-Private Screening. Semi-private rooftop mechanical screen fencing equipment providing a modern semi open appearance.
- Industrial Rooftop Solid Screening. Solid rooftop mechanical screen fencing equipment solution providing a visual barrier from any vantage point.
- Industrial Rooftop Alternate Screening. Alternating rooftop screen fencing providing a formidable appearance with large tubular louvers running vertically or horizontally in a shadow box pattern.
Rooftop screens represent more than just a cosmetic fix for unsightly rooftop equipment; they are a strategic investment in the visual integrity and brand image of commercial and industrial complexes. By concealing bulky machinery, these panels ensure that a building maintains an attractive, harmonious appearance without sacrificing the fixtures necessary for smooth operation. And when it comes to contractors specializing in these helpful fixtures, there is no alternative to the trained professionals at PalmSHIELD.
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