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Clearing the Air Where Heat and Grease Meet
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Commercial kitchens generate intense heat, smoke, and grease-laden vapor that standard ventilation can’t handle. A professional kitchen exhaust system removes contaminants at the source, keeping your kitchen safe, compliant, and comfortable for staff.
Complete System Design
- Capture Hood Sizing – Proper overhang and depth to contain rising heat and smoke
- Airflow Calculation – CFM requirements based on cooking equipment and heat output
- Makeup Air Coordination – Replacing exhausted air to maintain building pressure
- Ductwork Routing – Efficient pathways from hood to roof exhaust
Why Kitchen Exhaust is Critical
Why Kitchen Exhaust is Critical
- Fire Safety
Grease accumulation in exhaust systems causes restaurant fires. Properly designed and maintained systems dramatically reduce this risk. - Health Department Compliance
Health codes mandate adequate ventilation. Our systems meet or exceed all local requirements, protecting your operating license. - Kitchen Comfort
Removing heat at the source keeps cooking areas bearable. Comfortable staff work better and stay longer. - Odor Control
Preventing cooking smells from reaching dining areas maintains the ambiance your customers expect.
Variable Speed Control
Bar Joist Systems, Wood Truss Roofs, Concrete Deck Structures, Older Building Retrofits
Noise Considerations
Reinforcement and vibration isolation work together. We design support systems that remain rigid under static loads while allowing isolation systems to function properly during operation.
Multi-Station Coverage
In seismic zones, equipment restraint matters as much as support. We incorporate bracing and restraints that meet local seismic codes while maintaining system functionality.
Fire Suppression Integration
Kitchen exhaust hoods require fire suppression systems. We coordinate hood installation with suppression contractors, ensuring proper nozzle placement and system activation.
Inspection-Ready Installation
Health inspectors and building officials scrutinize kitchen exhaust systems closely. Our installations meet all codes and pass inspection without delays or callbacks.
Maintenance Access Built In
Easy filter removal, accessible fan sections, and cleanout ports positioned for practical maintenance. We install systems thinking about the staff who'll clean them weekly.
Energy Recovery Options
Exhaust air carries significant heat. Heat recovery systems can pre-warm makeup air using waste heat from exhaust, reducing utility costs substantially.
Ghost Kitchen and Food Hall Solutions
Non-traditional food service operations have unique challenges. We design flexible exhaust systems that serve multiple vendors or changing concepts.
Quick Service Considerations
Fast food and quick service restaurants have specific ventilation needs. We understand the equipment, layout constraints, and operational requirements these concepts demand.
Where we are essential
Common Problems We Solve
We provide all necessary documentation for health department, building department, and insurance requirements. Your kitchen exhaust system comes with complete paper trail.
Inadequate Capture
Smoke and steam escaping hood coverage
Excessive Grease Buildup
Negative pressure making doors hard to open
Poor Makeup Air
Strengthening existing roof truss systems
Noisy Operation
Undersized ductwork causing turbulence
Contact Metric Air Limited for kitchen exhaust systems that keep your operation safe, compliant, and running smoothly.
Retrofit Projects Welcome
Upgrading existing kitchen exhaust? We handle:
- Removal of outdated systems
- Code-compliant replacement installations
- Minimal downtime during changeover
- Integration with existing kitchen layout
New Restaurant Buildouts
- Equipment layout optimization
- Efficient ductwork routing
- Proper hood placement for workflow
- Future expansion considerations