Outdoor Commercial Patio Heating for the Hospitality Sector

Restaurant design is focused on experience and Solaira continues to support designers with a wide range of outdoor patio heaters that blend into their environment, from slim to recess heaters. Solaira heaters and controls provide industry leading radiant heater performance with integrated heater controls to  allow owners and operators to provide a comfortable, adjustable heat that is silent, directional, and virtually unaffected by wind. The control systems can be integrated with the property’s building management system or independently controlled to monitor external temperatures and even zone occupancy. Solaira Controls help reduce energy consumption and costs while increasing the longevity of the quartz tungsten emitter.

Hotels have several zones where guest comfort can be often overlooked. The patio restaurant and bar are a gathering spot for tourists and guests but can be uncomfortable in fall and winter months. Our patio heaters allow for an architectural seamless fit which is suitable for any existing décor providing radiant heat when the temperature cools down. Another overlooked area is the Valet zone, with Solaira radiant heat and controls, waiting guests can remain in a comfortable climate. Additionally, an occupancy monitoring control can reduce energy consumption and costs. Comfortable guests equal a likelihood to return and endorse their experience.

Visiting your favourite club or bar means looking your best and enjoying time with friends. Waiting lines or outdoor areas can be uncomfortable when the sun goes down and the temperature drops. Strategically arranged radiant heaters which are not affected by wind add comfort to your waiting customers. Solaira radiant heaters can be adjusted as standalone heating zones or fully integrated with the existing building management system, such as BACnet. Providing a comfortable climate for your customers may make the difference between your establishment and your competitors.

Solaira commercial patio heaters specialize in rooftop environments where conditions can be more challenging. Breezy environments coupled with limited enclosed areas are no challenge for our short wave infrared heater technology that is virtually unaffected by wind and adds a warm ambient glow to any rooftop. Technology decisions are important to owners and operators with rooftop properties and selecting the correct technology can mean the difference between customer comfort and wasted energy consumption and costs.

Guests drive up to or are dropped off every day and what better way to welcome to your brand then with radiant infrared heaters in your porte cochere. Solaira heaters are virtually unaffected by wind and can be controlled with the buildings BMS/BACnet system or with occupancy monitoring sensors.

Some of the largest and most recognized quick serve restaurant chains rely on Solaira infrared heaters for their drive through window areas. Traditional air curtains are noisy, affecting headset communication but may also have limited effectiveness when the temperature drops. Utilizing Solaira infrared technology, QSR owners and operators can have instant radiant heat that is adjustable by the user to match the conditions outside. Happy employees mean productive employees.

The perfect solution for commercial umbrella heating applications. A well-designed outdoor heating solution will extend the outdoor experience year-round by providing an added element of warmth and comfort. OEM umbrella manufacturers utilize Solaira’s unwavering short wave radiant technology to meet their specifications and installation requirements. Outdoor heating not only makes your customers more comfortable, , but also adds to the ambiance and extends the overall footprint of the space to increase patronage.