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Drive Thrus, Delivery Doors & Front Doors are key infiltration zones for insects It’s hard to argue against the effectiveness of fly paper or indoor bug lights. Seeing the dead flies stuck to the paper or getting zapped in the light provides great visual and audio for a classy dining experience. The intrusion of flying pests can cause serious problems, from poor sanitation grades to…

The Impact of Air Curtains on Building Infiltration and Energy Efficiency The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, collectively known as ASHRAE defines air infiltration as the uncontrolled inward leakage of outdoor air into buildings through cracks in the building envelope or through large openings such as doors. In simpler terms—it’s the outside air…

The most effective way to prevent outside air, exhaust, and flying insects from passing through your dock and delivery doors is to keep them closed at all times. Unfortunately, this approach can also hinder operations—after all, a busy, bustling warehouse with incoming and outgoing shipments is a sure sign of a successful business. Fortunately, there’s a better way to keep unwanted elements…

Powered Aire is proud to introduce its newly redesigned line of In-Ceiling Air Curtains. All in-ceiling units, including the CHA and CLD, have been re-engineered and feature: A smaller depth that requires less top-down ceiling space Motor plate-mounted controls that can eliminate the need for an externally-mounted control panel in the majority of applications. Complete access through a hinged…

The first drive thru window is said to have originated in 1930 at a St. Louis bank offering this “innovative feature” for those wanting to make “drive up deposits” from the comfort of their car. In 1947, a hamburger stand in Springfield, Missouri offered what is believed to be the first restaurant drive up window. There are now an estimated 200,000 drive thru windows across the U.S. You…

The Basic Functionality of an Air Curtain The basic functionality of an air curtain is pretty straightforward. The Air Curtain (Air Door) creates a barrier of air that prevents both flying insects and outside air from entering. Along with temperature and bug control, Air Curtains can also contribute to significant energy savings by lessening the load on HVAC systems. This is the “elevator…