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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 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…

Today’s commercial construction industry brings a surging demand for enhanced energy efficiency, sustainability, and optimized use of space. Additionally, it’s crucial to prioritize budget-friendly solutions. A straightforward, economical and practical approach to meeting all these objectives is the implementation of an air curtain. Air Curtains have been gaining prominence since they were…

When it comes to ensuring a safe, clean, and controlled environment, hospitals can always be found atop the list. From the moment a patient walks through the door, it is critical to ensure the most comfortable experience possible—not just for the patient but because hospital funding is impacted by their ability to provide the best experience possible. The Hospital Consumer Assessment of…

A key element to designing an energy efficient building is mitigating areas susceptible to energy loss. Some of the biggest energy loss offenders just happen to be entrance doors, delivery doors, service doors and garage doors. Basically, the main areas of ingress/egress for the people, goods, and services key to a business’ success. Add an architect into the mix and they’ll work to ensure…

One of the most common questions we get is “my commercial kitchen has a fly problem. Will an air curtain solve this issue?”. While we’d love to say “of course, we’ll get you set right up”, the answer is not always that simple. If you own a restaurant, you know all too well that you can serve 100 customers and 99 of them will leave happy and content to return. BUT…there’s that one person!