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Direct Drive vs Belt Drive Exhaust Fans: Why Direct Drive Wins
Direct drive exhaust fans cost less to run, need almost no maintenance, and last longer than belt drive fans. Here's why more restaurants are switching.
Type 1 vs Type 2 Hoods: Which Commercial Kitchen Hood Do You Actually Need?
Type 1 vs Type 2 hoods explained — learn which commercial kitchen exhaust hood NFPA 96 requires for your cooking equipment, and why choosing wrong can shut your kitchen down.
Food Truck Hoods: What You Need to Know Before You Build
Food truck exhaust hoods have to meet the same NFPA 96 code as brick-and-mortar restaurants. Here's how to size, spec, and install a compliant food truck hood.
Restaurant Exhaust Fans 101: A Buyer's Guide for Kitchen Operators
New to commercial kitchen ventilation? This exhaust fans 101 guide covers fan types, CFM sizing, static pressure, motor options, and how to buy the right fan the first time.
Upblast vs Downblast Exhaust Fans: Which One Belongs on Your Roof?
Upblast vs downblast exhaust fans — the difference matters for grease, code compliance, and your neighbors. Here's how to pick the right roof-mounted fan for your kitchen.
Installing a Restaurant Hood: A Step-by-Step Overview
Installing a restaurant exhaust hood the right way means passing inspection the first time. Here's a step-by-step overview of a code-compliant NFPA 96 hood installation.
7 Benefits of Factory-Built Grease Duct (And Why It's Worth the Cost)
Factory-built grease duct saves labor, meets UL 1978, and allows reduced clearance to combustibles. Here's why more restaurants are choosing it over field-welded duct.