Custom Range Hoods: October 2009

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Wood Hood Inserts and Liners



It may not be common knowledge that whenever you have a wooden hood over a range, especially a gas range, code requires that there may not be any exposed surfaces that can catch on fire....so typically wood hood manufacturers and cabinet manufacturers have to find a liner made out of metal, or non combustible material that bridges the space between the range hood insert and the edges of the wooden canopy - that bridging piece is call a liner and can cost upwards of $120 each.
Professional Liner/Insert (above)
Mesh Insert/Liner (below)


All Custom Range Hoods, supplied by Modern Aire Ventilating, fit the exact space and therefore no liner is required. On occasions a non standard size wooden hood is made and we make the insert/liner to the exact dimensions required to fit the space. This has huge cost savings for the end user and of course the installer as well because they do not have to install two separate items. We offer a standard insert/liner with full stainless steel mesh filters, unlike the imports that are aluminium with a stainless steel frame. We also over stainless steel baffle filters in all of our professional series hoods, as shown for use over semi professional ranges - these typically handle air flows from 600cfm all the way up to 1400cfm.
As can be seen in the picture of the professional insert/liner a custom depth has been made to accommodate what has become very popular with kitchen designers ....... mantel hoods.

Oil Rubbed Bronze is in


A recent report by Home and Garden points out how the demand for oil rubbed bronze appliances has exploded - they are even making refrigerators, dishwashers etc with an oil rubbed bronze finish - why you ask. Oil rubbed bronze is a very earthy color with hints of cherry and brown in it. It also goes very well with the current trend towards the antiqued cabinet doors, earthy granites and back splashes. Oil rubbed bronze does not show fingerprints either ....unlike stainless steel. Custom Range Hoods of Canada, representing Modern Aire Ventilating , offers all of the hoods with an oil rubbed bronze finish - we have done so for years, so we this complex labour intensive process down to an art form. We have certainly found that it has gained significantly in popularity and find we are quoting more and more high end projects with this finish...no wonder, its certainly unique and so elegant and classy.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Attention to detail


Our customers are very particular and ensuring that every detail is perfect is absolutely paramount to ensuring ecstatic, happy clients

A vibrant color match



We seem to do a lot of color matching...not many companies do it as well as we do....
The client wanted to have a shelf on the front to store plates and nick nacks - turns an otherwise sterile, boring work zone into an exciting spot to be creative.

Color Matching




Another great masterpiece where we had to color match the hood to the clients very special range.

Copper Hood


Custom Range Hoods Canada showcases yet another one of a kind custom made range hood out of copper - every hood a master piece that reflects the unique taste of the home owner.