PalmSHIELD Completes Project in LA

PalmSHIELD is proud to have been selected by the City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power for its mechanical equipment closure. The City of Los Angeles has a rigid set of requirements for their mechanical equipment louvered systems, and PalmSHIELD worked hard to meet every single one.

No Insignificant Details

Louvered equipment enclosures had to meet the 31 pounds-per-square-foot-of-pressure test. In addition, the mechanical screen system had to be specially fabricated to meet a unique set of site conditions. Each 6” x 6” square gate post had to have special plate fabrication because of the loading requirements and limited wall width. PalmSHIELD’s in-house engineering considered the cone effect of both a horizontally and vertically-placed pressure anchor or wedge. We wanted to ensure that the cone effect of the anchors did not overlap one another and that each anchor was not close enough to the edge of the concrete that it would cause a sprawl effect.

As you review the photos, you will note that the installation was a smash hit. Our panel heights matched up perfectly to the adjoining system. Every detail in this project is perfect. Please visit our website at www.palmshieldlouvers.com to view our specialty fencing options.