Frequently Asked Questions
Why is architectural screening necessary?
Progressive cities today require property managers to screen certain mechanical fixtures from public view. Although HVACs, transformers, cooling towers, etc. are essential to your building’s management, they visually clash with exteriors. Failure to hide these items from view can result in costly fines. Architectural screens obscure these items from view without hindering their functionality. What’s more, screening out mechanical equipment helps prevent vandalism. PalmSHIELD is the top screening contractor, custom-manufacturing numerous screening and gate styles.
What is the design process for PalmSHIELD?
Here at PalmSHIELD, we custom-manufacture products according to the client’s needs. Our sales staff is knowledgeable and ready to advise if you’re undecided on which screen style is right for your needs and your budget. When you’ve decided on a product, the staff will ask for the measurements of your installation site. We’ll then provide a free quote on what the project will cost. CAD drawings will be produced, and once you give your approval on the drawings, we’ll fabricate the product in our state-of-the-art facility. Again, everything is made to fit the parameters of your job site.
How does PalmSHIELD guarantee quality?
The fabrication team at PalmSHIELD consists of trained industry professionals. Each of our welders undergoes intense training and receives the prestigious G6 certification. (To attain this certificate, a welder must complete special training and successfully pass a test at a credited facility.) In summary, only the best of the best are tasked with manufacturing your equipment screens and gates. What’s more, PalmSHIELD’s team works with an assortment of high-tech equipment that includes plasma tables, hinge mills, and drill-and-tap machines. PalmSHIELD also provides an industry leading warranty on all coatings.
What are the steps in PalmSHIELD’s project management? How often am I updated on my project?
Once you provide us the green light to start manufacturing, you’ll be connected to a project manager. Your project manager will get in touch within 24 hours to verify customer and project information. From there, they’ll provide weekly updates, send photos of the finished product before and after packaging, and notify you when your order’s been shipped.
Does PalmSHIELD install?
PalmSHIELD does not install. However, we can help connect you with an installer in or near your area.
Why are your Gorilla Hinges the best on the market?
Here at PalmSHIELD, we take pride in the fact that, in the ten-plus years since introducing our Gorilla Hinges, we have not received a single report of a gate breaking loose from its posts. In 2023, we made slight modifications to the hinges so that they’re mechanically fastened to their posts; this way, customers are no longer dependent on outsourcing engineers or field-welding to attach the hinges.
Can PalmSHIELD make equipment screens with certain colors, mascots, or patterns?
Yes. PalmSHIELD’s powder coating equipment allows us to coat your screens any color you want. As for screens that display patterns, images, and mascots—we have several options that can accommodate this. Check out our Artistic Laser Cut system, with options that include everything from Symbol Laser Cut to LED Backlit Laser Cut. Simply provide us with the design you want carved into your screen, and we’ll use our cutting-edge laser cut technology to incorporate it.
What resources do you offer to help me pick a product?
PalmSHIELD has several free online resources, including CAD drawings, Specifications, Photo Galleries, and detailed product pages. Our expert design and sales staff is here to help select the right products for your site. Call 531-329-4406 or email info@palmshieldlouvers.com for assistance today.