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Chad, a restaurant owner in Wilmington, asked how to help his staff and customers stay warm while they eat… Q. How do I keep the heat in my restaurant when the doors are drafty and let in cold air? Each of us can probably remember a time been out to eat and had to keep our coats on during the meal! There are simple things that can help decrease drafts around restaurant doors. First, doors and windows that don’t have a tight closure can be sealed with weather stripping, which comes in a variety of sizes Doors and windows can also leak around the frame. Caulking the doors and windows where they fit into the frame can cut down on these leaks. Choose the color caulk that matches your interior. If you plan to paint over it, make sure it’s the paintable variety. Restaurants where doors open and close frequently can also benefit from vestibules. Where a vestibule is not practical, a high-powered fan that runs when the door is open creates an “air curtain” to keep the cold air out and the warm air inside. Another consideration is to replace doors with a well-insulated ENERGY STAR products. Remember that weather stripping should be part of the installation job as well. For more information, see ENERGY STAR’s guide on how to make restaurants more energy efficient. |
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