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  1. Vent Safety During Snowstorms

    One potential problem following a heavy snowstorm is that people often labor under the mistaken assumption that the next epic weather event won’t occur for several more years. Or even decades. 

    However, the recent snowstorms in the Buffalo area were followed just weeks later by some of the heaviest snowfall that the northeastern region of the United States has seen in years. Truth is, anyone living in an area prone to snowstorms needs to remain vigilant. Because the problems caused by significant snowfall can lead to possible collapse of a home’s roof. They can also block vent openings, which could result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

    It’s always a good idea to regularly inspect the vents that exit your Commercial Kitchen Ventilation system. Anything that blocks the air from leaving the building – whether on a roof or piled up on top of an alley dumpster that sits just underneath a wall vent – could cause a backup of smoke and fumes into your kitchen. This situation could quickly become untenable within a matter of minutes.

    Your building’s heating system also uses ductwork to force out carbon monoxide gas that is the by-product of the burnt fuel used by your furnace (typically natural gas). Carbon monoxide is odorless and colorless – meaning that deadly amounts could build up inside an enclosed space without anyone being aware of the presence of the gas…until it could be too late.

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  2. A Range Hood Makeover
    For homeowners who opt to install a Commercial Range Hood in their kitchen – or even restaurant operators who want to spruce up their open kitchen – it may be possible to give the hood a cosmetic makeover. After all, you may enj...

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  3. Food Truck Fare Is Booming
    Of all of the indicators that show that the nation’s economy is on an upswing, maybe the least noticeable of all is what’s been happening with food truck prices lately. > What used to be a venue for a cheap sandwich, slice of piz...

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  4. Designing Around Range Hoods
    There are certain situations in which it makes sense to keep all of your kitchen ventilation machines exposed and uncovered – particularly if that’s what the local building code in your area dictates. With many restaurant operations featu...

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  5. Building an Outdoor Kitchen
    Tuning available outdoor spaces into enjoyable living areas continues to remain popular with many homeowners. The “outdoor room” has certainly progressed in concept beyond a few rattan chairs and a fire pit. These days, people design and ...

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