PLACENTIA AND OAKLAND – Lots of people hear the word “custom” and they equate it with “expensive.”

While it is true that, in terms of commercial exhaust hoods, having a system made according to your individualized specifications costs more than purchasing a pre-fabricated hood system, taking the more cost-effective route doesn’t always mean you’re getting a better deal in the long run, says Massoud Farazandeh, chief executive officer of APS-Hoods, an Oakland, hood sale company that operates a fabrication plant in Placentia.

Going with pre-fabricated Oakland, commercial hoods means you may encounter problems with the units when it comes to their standard size and use. (more…)