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Cotton Wood Screens

PreVent® Air Intake Screens

Keep Seasonal Debris Outside Your Equipment

Masters Building Solutions supplies and installs custom-fit cottonwood screens that protect rooftop units and other outdoor HVAC equipment before cottonwood season. By catching airborne debris before it reaches the coils, these screens help maintain airflow, support reliable operation and simplify seasonal maintenance.

Planning new equipment? Ask Masters about factory-installed screen options, where available. We’ll help coordinate screen sizing, mounting and service access with the equipment manufacturer.

Outdoor cooling towers shown on Permatron’s applications page
Permatron PreVent screen fitted to equipment
Protection at the intake.A removable screen makes collected debris easier to reach.
Protect

Catch Debris Early

Intercept cottonwood seeds, insects and other larger airborne material before it reaches coils or cooling tower fill.

Fit

Match the Equipment

Choose custom dimensions and a mounting method suited to the intake, surrounding obstacles and service access.

Maintain

Clean and Reuse

Brush, vacuum or rinse the screen according to Permatron’s guidance. Proper installation and regular cleaning help maintain airflow.

Equipment Applications

Find Your Application

Select an equipment type to explore where cottonwood screens can help.

Permatron PreVent screen fitted over a chiller air intake
Cottonwood Screens

Chillers

Screen outdoor coil faces to intercept cottonwood fluff and larger debris before they collect on condenser surfaces.

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Sizing + Installation Planning

Plan Before Cottonwood Season

  1. Review the Intake

    Measure each intake and note the equipment model, service doors, piping and access requirements.

  2. Configure the Screen

    Confirm screen dimensions and suitable mounting hardware, including magnetic options where appropriate.

  3. Install and Maintain

    Start with clean coils, follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions and establish a regular cleaning schedule.

Connect With Masters

Let’s Size Up Your Application

Send us the equipment information you have. We’ll help review screen sizing, mounting and your project needs.