Concealing Ground & Rooftop Equipment

Rooftop HVAC equipment, waste receptacles, and other unsightly equipment are commonplace in today’s commercial industries. Unfortunately, these items are necessary but unsightly. However, screening can help building owners enhance aesthetics and meet code requirements. Screening offers not only a visual benefit but also helps to improve the safety and security of your property. This course offers an in-depth discussion of rooftop and ground screening, the various ways to screen, and considerations when selecting a screen for your project. Different installation techniques and comparative characteristics of traditional screening methods versus unit-attached and modular screening methods are also discussed.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Explain how screening can meet municipal code requirements, enhance aesthetics, and create a visually pleasing environment that can positively impact the well-being of the surrounding community and occupants
• Assess the options for roof screening and select a style of that does not create numerous tripping hazards, roof leaks, or restrict airflow to the unit making it easy to both install preform maintenance on the HVAC units and that is strong enough to meet local wind load requirements
• Compare material choices for roof and ground screening and their impact on long term maintenance requirements including durability and resistance to rust, mold, and mildew
• Evaluate the impact ground screening has on security and public safety by preventing unauthorized access to dumpsters, utilities, and HVAC units.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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This course is registered with: 2 Industry Association(s)