Hail Guards For Roof Top Untis
Louvered hail guard packages are designed to protect the rooftop unit condenser coil from hail and general contact damage.
Hail guards for roof top untis. A cost effective way to reduce damage is to add hail guards to roof mounted hvac equipment. Our hail guards are made with a top hood and are sloped away from the condenser coil to provide exceptional protection and our coil guards are made to stand off the coil at least two inches. Small rooftop unit louvered hail guard accessory package contents. Protecting roof mounted hvac equipment.
Excessive damage to rooftop unit outdoor coils can result in diminished performance due to reduced air flow over the heat transfer surfaces. Hailstorms can wreak havoc on your roof mounted heating ventilation and air conditioning hvac equipment. Unlike traditional expanded steel or plastic louvers or lattice coil guards that can reduce airflow and only protects against hail and flying objects the hail guard filter systems gives you complete condenser coil protection from hail and airborne debris that can damage and foul condenser coils. Buildings magazine selected hailstop hail guard netting as an hvac fix 2015 money saving product winner.
Depending on the severity of the damage the repairs may be able to be completed with a simple service call. Our hail and coil guards are constructed using galvanized steel to provide a high quality product that will last for years to come. Hail guards to roof mounted hvac equipment. Severe damage can result in loss of heating and cooling water damage and loss of use of the facility.
Another effective method for protecting coils and cooling tower fill is using hail guard netting intake filter screens. 1 outside coil side panel 1 outside coil end panel screws varies based on kit warning. Why hail guards are key in a roof s design march 21 2018 although hail damage to buildings is usually associated with large hail the damage from a deluge of small hail can be even more damaging warns dennis white director of the south african metal cladding and roofing association samcra. 41 pounds lbs length.
Sometimes the damage associated with a single hailstorm can surpass the cost of protecting the equipment in the first place. Even small hail can damage rooftop hvac equipment including by bending and denting air intake fins which in turn blocks air flow and reduces operating efficiency. This includes a framing system and a heavy duty fiber reinforced filter screen. Roof top a c with hail damage roof top unit with hail guard installed all climate mechanical.
Although there are no standardized tests to compare the performance of specific hail guard systems several common system designs seem to offer protection in many hailstorm scenarios. Heating cooling duct work 763 548 8095. And larger hail can cause much more severe and costly damage. Hail guards are specially designed protection systems that cover outdoor equipment components while allowing for adequate airflow.
The hail guard filter system consists of an integrated galvanized framing system and a heavy duty fiber reinforced filter mesh that is designed for high strength and durability and specifically.