Having a giant heating/cooling unit sitting in front of a commercial building detracts from curb appeal.
The unsightly equipment draws attention for the wrong reasons.
When I purchased a building to convert into a coffee shop, I had a long list of improvements to make. There were windows to replace, new appliances to purchase, bathrooms to renovate and painting to be done. I also had the roof repaired and reinforced to support the weight of a new HVAC system. Moving the heating and cooling equipment from the parking lot to the roof made a huge difference to aesthetics. Plus I gained a great deal of usable space. Plentiful parking is essential to my business. Customers need to feel confident they can easily find a spot for their car. Plus the system is not more secure. It’s not readily available for vandalism or theft. HVAC systems are engineered from various types of metals that are quite valuable. If these metals were stolen, the heating/cooling unit would be completely useless. I like that the equipment is hidden away from plain sight and can’t be accessed without a key. It’s also removed from the potential of accidental damage. No one can drive a car into my rooftop heating and cooling system. For repairs and maintenance, the rooftop unit allows work to be done without disrupting my daily operations or inconveniencing customers. Everything is located in one spot which speeds up the process. Another perk of the rooftop locations is the reduction of noise pollution. I don’t hear the system running inside the shop. I am extremely happy with the level of comfort and energy efficiency provided by my new heating and cooling system. It offers state-of-the-art control options that allow me to precisely regulate indoor temperature.