Concealment, Compliance, & Protection with Aluminum Equipment Screens
Commercial properties and industrial developments across Grand Prairie, Texas, require robust rooftop mechanical infrastructure. However, exposed rooftop HVAC units, chillers, and generators compromise building aesthetics and risk non-compliance with local municipal screening ordinances.
Extruded aluminum equipment screens engineered by Sharchs Corporation provide Texas developers, architects, and general contractors with American-made, high-performance screening solutions. They ensure maximum airflow, structural durability, and code compliance without adding excessive load weight to roof structures.
Why Grand Prairie Commercial Projects Require Architectural Equipment Screens
Grand Prairie’s rapid commercial growth demands high architectural standards along major corridors like I-20 and SH 161. Exposed mechanical units impact street-level appeal and risk code violations.
1. Municipal Code Compliance
Grand Prairie city ordinances mandate that rooftop equipment on commercial and industrial buildings be hidden from public view. Architectural louvered screens provide continuous visual sight barriers from ground-level perspectives.
2. Equipment Protection Against Severe Texas Weather
Severe North Texas weather, including high-velocity wind gusts, severe hail, and intense summer sun, can shorten equipment lifespans. Extruded aluminum screens act as a protective barrier without trapping waste heat.
3. Preserving Structural Integrity & Airflow
Solid walls block ventilation and cause mechanical failure. Louvered and semi-private aluminum screens maintain airflow while keeping total structural weight significantly lower than steel or masonry alternatives
Sharchs Equipment Screen Configurations
Louvered Screens – Used for High (sight-line angled) with high airflow rate.
Solid Screens – Used for 100% full privacy with enclosed/low heat.
Semi-Private Screens – Used for moderate privacy with maximum ventilation.
Exterior Wall Screens – Used for complete elevation coverage with customizable ventilation.
Commercial Construction Phase Check
Pre-Construction Solutions: Integrating screens during initial design allows structural engineers to specify footer posts or steel tubes directly into the roof framework. Prefabricated installation tabs streamline mounting on-site.
Post-Construction Retrofits: If rooftop support structures were not installed during initial construction, retrofitting can cause unnecessary roof penetrations. In these cases, Sharchs Aluminum Wall Screens mount directly onto exterior parapets or CMU walls to ensure compliance without risking roof leaks.