Filtration: Inside and Out

Filtrete™ Commercial Filters and Window Film

The filter media is synthetic, compact, highly durable, long-lasting and engineered to meet JCAHO requirements. The fine fiber structure and open weave construction maintains a low static-pressure drop throughout its life. There are no pressure spikes due to “face-loading”; common to woven and fiberglass filters, nor do they “shed” like fiberglass filters. They can withstand extremes in temperature - up to 176°F, and meet stringent UL 900 flammability requirements. To complement the media, 3M includes proprietary framing and triple gaskets - virtually eliminating bypass. Combined with their high efficiency ratings, these products ensure coils and ductwork will stay uncontaminated for years; maintaining thermal efficiency at the chiller and drastically reducing duct cleaning requirements
Window Film As a leader in both adhesive and film technologies, 3M brings together several disciplines to create the finest window film products available. These films block up to 99% of the sun’s destructive UV rays that cause fading. In addition, they reduce energy costs by rejecting up to 79% of the solar heat, saving up to one ton of air conditioning for every 100 square feet of glass exposed to the sun. 3M Window Films additionally decrease annoying glare by 93%.
TAB Balancing the HVAC system ensures that there is correct air flow throughout a building and that the systems controls are working correctly.

Balancing the system will solve problems occurring within the space like hot and
cold spots and drafts. The test and balance engineer can also calculate the amount of fresh air that OSHA and building codes require. The company can produce as built drawings of the building systems.
In medical facilities and laboratories the test and balance engineer can create
pressure differentials within a building that may be necessary to protect the building occupants like negative pressure isolation rooms for patients suffering from tuberculosis.
A well balanced system is much more efficient to run therefore financial savings can be achieved by ensuring that the building systems are balanced correctly.
PM A Clean and Balanced Air Conveyance System performs more efficiently, will last longer, costs less to operate and helps ensure tenant comfort.

An ongoing Preventative Maintenance and Inspection Program is an effective deterrent to IAQ problems. It lessens the likelihood of indoor air pollution and may help alleviate complaints of building-related illnesses by occupants. Shortcuts made for reasons of budget, time, or convenience demand payment in due course.

Preventative Maintenance criteria includes the age of the building you are managing, ownership issues and the size and type of systems installed. Equally important factors include maintenance history, HVAC system conditions and their effectiveness.