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3 Crucial Considerations To Make Before Designing A Cold Room

6 October 2022

Tommy Franklin

A cool room is the perfect temperature-controlled environment where you can store all sensitive or perishable items and prolong their shelf-life. It is essential in various industries, like restaurants, grocery stores, labs, data centres and manufacturing facilities. If you own any of these facilities and do not have a cool room yet, it is time to consider installing one. However, you should assess your needs before planning and getting a contractor. Here are some factors to think about before starting the project. 

What Will Be the Function of the Room?

The first consideration to make is the purpose of the room. The different industries come with their unique specifications. For example, some contractors design restaurant cool rooms with highly specialised features to suit the type of product getting stored. Similarly, have them create a specific design when you need cold storage that regulates the temperature and humidity. It will be simpler to approach the contractors and get an appropriate style from them when you clearly know what you want to use the cool room to accomplish. 

How Large Should It Be?

Size is the second crucial consideration when designing and installing a temperature control facility. The size depends on how much storage you need and the space you have available. It is advisable to get the size right because the room's surface area affects the refrigeration system's efficiency. If you create a bigger space than your needs, the chances are that you will use more electricity than necessary to keep your valuables well-preserved. Consider the dimensions of the cool room and whether you need compartments inside the design. These simple features can affect the efficiency and longevity of what you create. 

Do You Need Internal Storage Space Like Shelves?

You should not install a cold room without considering how you will organise storage inside it. One of the ideal ways to plan storage inside a cool room is through shelving. Plan the shelving before starting the construction because it will help you know whether you have the appropriate amount of storage to suit your needs. Also, it assists you in deciding the location and orientation of the entry points into the cool room. 

These are crucial considerations before designing cold storage for your commercial needs. Consult known and experienced contractors about these factors and ensure you have everything straightened out before creating a budget and starting the project. With strategic planning, you will get the perfect design for your needs. 

Contact a company like FBJ Insulated Panel Systems Pty Ltd to learn more. 

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