MattMassier
New member
Hi,
I'm currently taking some classes in coffee roasting and trying to learn as much as possible about the entire industry, so apologies if I'm missing the obvious at times.
Right now, I'm looking at the feasibility of starting my own company and looking at a variety of spaces and getting to know the ins and outs of dealing with realtors and landlords, permits, zoning, etc...
One of the biggest hurdles so far is finding places suitable enough for ventilation. I'm sure this is a common issue for all roasters? I live in Vancouver where the majority of the spaces are highrises that have been built in the last 20-30 years, there are very few available single story or double story older locations, which I see most roasters here get into.
We need to vent from the top of the roof and with the cost of venting, I can see why.
But does anyone have any experience moving into a highrise location and have any tips about ventilation? Is it just simple math where it would be logistically impossible and completely unaffordable? I haven't found any information on anyone trying, so figured I'd ask around.
Classes resume in September, so it may be something I can bring up during one of those as well, but it's been picking at my brain while I go through this.
Thank you,
Matt
I'm currently taking some classes in coffee roasting and trying to learn as much as possible about the entire industry, so apologies if I'm missing the obvious at times.
Right now, I'm looking at the feasibility of starting my own company and looking at a variety of spaces and getting to know the ins and outs of dealing with realtors and landlords, permits, zoning, etc...
One of the biggest hurdles so far is finding places suitable enough for ventilation. I'm sure this is a common issue for all roasters? I live in Vancouver where the majority of the spaces are highrises that have been built in the last 20-30 years, there are very few available single story or double story older locations, which I see most roasters here get into.
We need to vent from the top of the roof and with the cost of venting, I can see why.
But does anyone have any experience moving into a highrise location and have any tips about ventilation? Is it just simple math where it would be logistically impossible and completely unaffordable? I haven't found any information on anyone trying, so figured I'd ask around.
Classes resume in September, so it may be something I can bring up during one of those as well, but it's been picking at my brain while I go through this.
Thank you,
Matt
