Air Ventilation In The Industrial Sector

For most people, industrial air con is simply those big industrial air ventilation conditioners from Clean Air Environmental that sit on top of or outside businesses and schools. Most of us give little thought to them and don’t realise how they benefit us and how their roles have changed over the years. The fact is that they serve a couple of very important purposes.

Ventilation And Heating SystemsKeeping Equipment Functioning

As technology advanced so did the types of equipment and machinery used for a number of industries. Many of these technological advances require machinery that is sensitive to heat and humidity and will break down if they get overheated. So, in order to keep these new machines running efficiently, factories and other industries had to find a way to keep these machines cool. The answer was industrial air conditioners that were big enough to keep various machines such as computers and electrical equipment cool and functioning.

Any benefit workers in these industries got from having their workstation near the airflow of these was purely incidental, as the primary purpose was to keep the machinery and equipment cool, not the workforce.

Protecting the Health of All That Enter

However, in time newer buildings became more airtight and cut off the ventilation built into older buildings, and there was raised awareness of how paints, building materials, manufacturing materials and other things could make people sick and seriously affect the health of everyone who used them. As a result, air cons began to take on a new role: that of providing benefits not just for the health of the equipment but for people as well.

While they are still used to protect the investment that businesses have in their sensitive equipment they now serve an even greater need and that is in protecting the health and the productivity of the people who work in and use these buildings. From schools and large meeting halls to a variety of factories, warehouses and other businesses, they work overtime to provide not only the cooling air that sensitive equipment needs but also proper ventilation and filtering systems to help keep everyone working there safer and healthier than in the past.

Sizes

The size of a particular air con is based on several variables including the size of the building it is to service and the particular needs of that building. While most range from around 2 ton BTUs to 150 ton BTUs, there are also portable units designed to be used on jobs where there is no permanent need for air conditioning.

Some jobs where a portable unit may be used are industries where building or painting is done at a variety of sites. They are also often used in shipbuilding yards.

Industrial air conditioners are not simply oversize versions. They protect both the equipment used in many industries and, more importantly, they protect your health when you enter a variety of different public buildings.

Advantages Of Using Steel Roofing Sheets Over Tiles

Metal roofing sheets are growing choice of roofing material from Phoenix Steels. Metal roofing accounts for about 10-14% of all re-roofing jobs in the UK. They are most popular in Southeastern areas, like Cornwall, where tropical storms are a threat. There are several reasons why they are growing in popularity. First, homeowners are not as transient as they used to be. More and more homeowners are choosing to stay in their homes as they age. Since they can last more than five decades, homeowners who choose them know that they won’t need to replace it again. Other reasons include the strength and protection which they provide, and the greater design options available with meal roofing materials.

metal roofing sheetsLongevity

Metal roofs last the longest of any roofing material. Most manufacturers offer 50 year warranties for their products. With just a little maintenance, they can last up to 75 years.

Strength & Durability Benefits

Metal roofs withstand all weather conditions, from large amounts of heavy snow, to hail and high winds. They do not rot, which eliminates the possibility for insect damage. Additionally, they do not absorb water and moisture, crack or peel. They are also resistant to mildew and decay.

Cost Benefits

Metal roofs cost more than most other roofing types. The average costs are: steel shingles – £5,000-£22,000; aluminum shingles – £12,000-£24,000; copper shingles – £25,500 – £39,600. There are many variables that will determine the cost of a new metal roof, including size, material, pitch, accessibility, permits and any special labor costs associated with your roofing project. Homes with metal roofs are known for their higher resale values.

Safety Benefits

One of the greatest advantages of metal roofs is that they are fire-resistant. Unlike wood or asphalt shingled roofs, they do not burn, adding an additional level of protection for homeowners.

Environmental Benefits

There are several factors that make metal roofing environmentally-friendly, including that most can be installed over an existing roof. Installing metal roofing over an existing roof eliminates waste from a roof tear-off which would otherwise end up in a landfill. They are often made from recycled material, and metal roof materials can be recycled.

Energy Efficiency

Metal roofs reflect the sun and block heat transmission from the roof to the interior of a house. A pigment coated metal roof is more energy efficient because it creates a cooler home, due to the reflective pigments within in the finish.

steel roofing Design Benefits

There are many color choices and design schemes available in metal roofing materials. Painted metal is available in almost any color. There are two types of metal roofs: standing seam and corrugated. Standing seam are made up of interlocking metal panels that are placed vertically from the ridge of the roof to the eaves. Corrugated metal roofing is corrugated or rippled sheets of metal. These two roof types create different appearances. Depending on your design preference, you can choose the wavy appearance of a corrugated roof or the flat, vertical appearance of standing seam roofing.