This post was written by Kohls Foam Systems on July 12, 2010
Posted Under: General

It can always be challenging to keep a building’s occupants satisfied with their environment. Here are a few quick things to check before deciding to make major renovations:

1. Check dampers. A stuck damper can result in much more dramatic temperature imbalances in your building.
2. Check thermostats. A problem here may not necessarily be caused in the area where the problem appears. One misadjusted thermostat may affect areas on the other side of a wall for instance, or may draw too much heating or cooling away from a more sensitive area such as an external office.
3. Examine cubicle and seating arrangements. If a VAV diffuser is blowing directly above someone’s head they’re going to experience dramatic fluctuations. Similarly, cubicles located adjacent to external doors will also experience similar issues.
4. Examine window treatments. Shades or blinds for windows in the summer may be a detriment in the winter.

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