Tag: rooftop grease containment

 

If you’re running a commercial kitchen, one of the most important aspects to consider is your exhaust and ventilation system. And a crucial part of that system is the rooftop grease containment. So why is a rooftop grease containment system so important? Well, allowing grease, fats, and oils from your upblast exhaust fan to drain out onto the roof of your building can be detrimental in several ways—and the benefits of keeping grease, fats, and oils off of your rooftop are numerous. Rooftop grease containment systems can save you money and headaches. So, let’s take a closer look at how installing one can help you. Continue reading →

how to stop rooftop grease buildup

 

If you have rooftop grease buildup, it’s important not just to clean it up, but to determine what is causing it so that you can stop it before happens. Rooftop grease can lead to a whole host of problems including structural damage, slip and fall accidents for maintenance and inspection crews, fire risk, and environmental health hazards. Let’s take a look at the top three reasons for rooftop grease and how you can fix the problem.

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rooftop grease containment

Fats, Oils, and Grease

If your restaurant or commercial kitchen cooking appliances produce any grease, fat or oil, the vapors from your cooking will discharge along with the air you are exhausting through your upblast exhaust fan. If your exhaust fan is located on a roof, it is required to have some form of a grease containment system installed. Learn more about why rooftop grease containment is required and the variety of options available to you for keeping your ventilation system in compliance with rules and regulations including the NFPA 96 fire code. Continue reading →

 

It doesn’t take harsh chemicals to get a greasy, dirty commercial kitchen really clean. In fact, you can actually save both time and money using environmentally conscious restaurant cleaning products that get the job done without dangerous acids, caustics, solvents and surfactants.

If you’re looking for a safe replacement to help you keep everything from your commercial vent hood to your rooftop free of grime and grease buildup, here’s what you need to know about the top 4 eco-friendly green restaurant cleaning products.

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When purchasing an upblast fan for your commercial kitchen, there are several exhaust fan accessories you need. Some are required by law, while others make it easier and safer for personnel to access equipment for routine maintenance and cleaning.

Centrifugal Upblast Exhaust FanExhaust Fan Accessories Required By Law

When installing a rooftop ventilator, you should familiarize yourself with the National Fire Protection Association’s fire code (NFPA 96) and check your local regulations.

The NFPA 96 fire codes require all commercial kitchens install a grease box, hinge kit, and access panel on all upblast exhaust fans.

Exhaust Fan Grease Box
The grease box is installed under the downspout on your exhaust fan. The grease box captures fats, grease, and oil run off from the fan. It is required because it is important to keep grease off of your rooftop. Continue reading →


exhaust-fan-grease-catcherRooftop exhaust fan grease catchers are used to collect grease and oil discharge from commercial kitchen upblast exhaust fans. Who needs one? Well, if your kitchen or restaurant only bakes or steams food, you’re only producing heat and moisture.

In this case, you probably don’t need an exhaust fan grease catcher. However, if any of your cooking produces smoke or grease vapors, you definitely need a rooftop grease trap. Now, let’s talk about why. Continue reading →

Grease Gutter Sidekick

No matter what type of kitchen is being ventilated, having a rooftop grease containment system like the Grease Gutter Sidekick installed isn’t an option – it’s a necessity. So what exactly is the Sidekick, and is it right for you? Let’s find out.

The Grease Gutter Sidekick is a rooftop grease containment system designed to mitigate rooftop damage and maintain the utmost safety for your commercial kitchen. The Sidekick was designed specifically for lower volume applications where a single sided exhaust fan grease catchment system is desired or necessary. Continue reading →

Grease Gutter 360 Rooftop Grease Containment System
We all know it’s important to keep fats, oils, and grease off of your rooftop but it shouldn’t be difficult or expensive. With the Grease Gutter 360 rooftop grease containment system, it’s easy, efficient, and affordable!

Featuring a 360-degree duct design, this high quality grease containment system is made to withstand the demanding conditions of commercial or industrial cooking operations and protect your roof system for years to come. Continue reading →

Rooftop Grease Containment System

Whether your facility is a restaurant, a banquet hall, or a senior center, managing a commercial kitchen takes a lot of skill, expertise, and hard work. It also requires a significant amount of both time and money. And chances are, when you spend that much effort on your business, you’ll want to protect your investment with a rooftop grease containment system.

Want to keep your commercial kitchen operating smoothly and safely? Read on to learn 5 ways a rooftop grease containment system is a simple and easy way to protect your business from a variety of costly, time consuming, and sometimes deadly rooftop grease related hazards. Continue reading →

Food Truck Ventilation 101

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Food Truck Exhaust Fan

If you’re starting your own food truck business you have hundreds of decisions to consider, but one of the most important will be what type of ventilation system to install in your truck. Ventilation systems are the heart of any mobile kitchen, and they have to work hard in order to move a lot of smoke and debris out of a very cramped space. The best hoods are durable enough to handle the demands of a food truck kitchen, and efficiently keep the environment clean so you can do your best work. Continue reading →