Your Roaster Deserves an Exhaust System as Precise as Your Roast Profile.
Breezy is a leadership company that happens to work on air. We install, clean, and maintain industrial coffee roaster exhaust systems — hoods, ductwork, makeup air, and chaff collection. Built to code. Maintained on schedule. So you can focus on the craft.
The Reality
Most Roasters Are One Failed Inspection Away from Shutting Down.
Coffee roasting produces smoke, chaff, oils, and volatile organic compounds at extreme temperatures. Without proper exhaust design, regular cleaning, and code-compliant installation, you're looking at fire code compliance, health department standards, neighbor relations, and insurance requirements.
Fire Code Compliance
Chaff and oil residue naturally accumulate in ductwork and hoods. Scheduled cleaning and proper spark arrestors keep your system compliant and your insurance intact.
Code Violations
Fire marshals and health departments inspect commercial kitchens and roasting facilities. Non-compliant exhaust systems result in fines, shutdowns, or denied permits.
Smoke & Odor Complaints
Improperly designed exhaust systems push smoke into neighboring businesses and residences. This creates legal liability and community friction.
Makeup Air Imbalance
Every CFM you exhaust must be replaced. Without proper makeup air, you create negative pressure that affects roast consistency, door operation, and employee comfort.
We Speak Your Language
The Craft We Protect
We don't just clean exhaust systems. We understand what happens inside the drum, why airflow matters to your roast profile, and what's at stake when chaff builds up.
First crack starts here. The sight glass tells the story.
Pulling samples by hand. Color, oil, aroma — the roaster's instinct.
Beans tumbling at 400°F+. Every second changes the profile.
Where Breezy comes in. Insulated ductwork engineered for your roaster.
Our Services
Everything Your Roasting Operation Needs — From Install to Maintenance
We handle the entire exhaust ecosystem. Not just the hood — the ductwork, the makeup air, the chaff management, the cleaning schedule, and the compliance documentation.
Exhaust Hood Installation
Custom-fabricated or spec'd exhaust hoods designed for your specific roaster model, BTU output, and facility layout. Type I or Type II hoods — properly sized, properly positioned, properly connected.
Ductwork Design & Installation
Rigid duct runs from hood to roof penetration — welded seams, proper pitch for grease drainage, fire dampers where required, and cleanout access points for future maintenance.
Makeup Air Systems
Balanced ventilation so your facility maintains neutral pressure. Heated or tempered makeup air units that replace every CFM exhausted — critical for roast consistency and employee comfort.
Chaff Collection & Management
Inline chaff collectors, cyclone separators, and spark arrestors that capture combustible material before it enters your ductwork. Keeps your system compliant and reduces maintenance frequency.
Exhaust System Deep Cleaning
Scheduled deep cleaning of hoods, ductwork, fans, and filters. We remove oil residue, chaff buildup, and carbon deposits — then document everything for your fire marshal and insurance records.
Fan & Motor Service
Exhaust fan inspection, belt replacement, motor service, and performance verification. We measure actual CFM output to ensure your system is pulling what it should be pulling.
Our Process
From First Visit to Ongoing Maintenance
We don't just install and disappear. Every system we build comes with a maintenance plan because exhaust systems that aren't maintained become fire hazards.
Site Assessment & Roaster Specs
We visit your facility, document your roaster model, BTU output, batch size, and roasting schedule. We assess the existing exhaust infrastructure, measure the space, and identify code requirements specific to your jurisdiction.
System Design & Engineering
We design the complete exhaust system — hood sizing, duct routing, fan selection, makeup air calculations, and chaff collection placement. Everything is engineered for your specific operation, not pulled from a generic template.
Permit & Compliance Coordination
We handle permit applications, coordinate with your fire marshal, and ensure the design meets all applicable fire codes, mechanical codes, and health department requirements before installation begins.
Professional Installation
Our team installs the complete system — hood, ductwork, fan, makeup air, chaff collection, and fire suppression integration. Every weld is clean. Every connection is sealed. Every component is accessible for future maintenance.
Commissioning & Verification
After installation, we test the entire system under load — measuring actual CFM at the hood face, verifying makeup air balance, checking for smoke capture, and documenting everything for your records.
Ongoing Maintenance Schedule
We set up a recurring cleaning and inspection schedule based on your roasting volume. You get documented service records, photo documentation, and proactive alerts when components need attention.
Why Breezy
We Understand Airflow. That's the Whole Point.
Most exhaust contractors install hoods and walk away. We're an HVAC company that understands the complete air system — exhaust, makeup air, building pressure, and how it all interacts with your roasting environment. That's why our systems actually work.
Every technician on our team is trained to lead, not just execute. That means they understand why the system is designed the way it is — not just how to bolt it together. The result is installations that pass inspection the first time and systems that perform for years.
HVAC Expertise, Not Just Sheet Metal
We understand thermodynamics, airflow engineering, and building science. Your exhaust system is part of a larger air ecosystem — we design for the whole picture.
Code-First Design
Every system is designed to meet or exceed local fire code, mechanical code, and health department requirements. We coordinate with inspectors before installation, not after.
Documented Everything
Before/after photos, CFM measurements, cleaning records, and compliance documentation. Your fire marshal and insurance company will love us.
Recurring Maintenance Built In
We don't install and disappear. Every system comes with a recommended maintenance schedule and we'll be there to execute it.
Trusted by Roasters
What Roasters Say About Breezy
"We went through two exhaust contractors before finding Breezy. They actually understood the airflow dynamics of our roasting facility — not just the sheet metal. Our system runs quieter, captures better, and we passed our fire inspection with zero issues."
Coastal Roasters
Southern California \u00b7 Coffee Roaster Exhaust
"Breezy designed our exhaust system from scratch when we opened our roastery. They understood the difference between restaurant exhaust and roaster exhaust — which our first contractor didn't. Chaff capture is excellent and the system handles our 15kg Probat perfectly."
Harbor Coffee Co.
Orange County \u00b7 Roaster Exhaust · New Build
"Our quarterly chaff cleaning keeps our system running safe and efficient. Breezy treats our roastery like it matters — because they understand that chaff buildup is a real fire hazard, not just a maintenance checkbox."
Pacific Roast
Costa Mesa \u00b7 Chaff Cleaning · Maintenance
Equipment Compatibility
We Work With Every Major Roaster Brand
Whether you're running a 1kg sample roaster or a 120kg production machine, we design exhaust systems matched to your specific equipment and output.
Drum Roasters
The most common type. Requires high-volume exhaust with proper chaff separation and afterburner integration where applicable.
1kg – 120kgFluid Bed Roasters
Higher airflow requirements due to the air-roasting process. Exhaust design must account for increased chaff volume and lighter particulate.
250g – 30kgSample Roasters
Smaller exhaust requirements but still need proper ventilation and smoke capture. Often overlooked in facility design.
50g – 1kgProduction Lines
Multi-roaster facilities with shared exhaust manifolds, centralized chaff collection, and coordinated makeup air systems.
Custom
The Roast Limit Tracker
Track every roaster in your facility — BTU output, exhaust CFM requirements, cleaning schedules, and inspection dates — all in one document. Built by HVAC engineers who understand coffee roasting infrastructure.
- Pre-formatted for every major roaster brand
- Exhaust CFM calculator based on BTU output
- Cleaning schedule recommendations by volume
- Fire marshal inspection-ready documentation
- Maintenance log with compliance tracking
Common Questions
Coffee Roaster Exhaust FAQ
What to Expect
Design consultation: 1–2 hours | Install: varies by scope
Professional commercial installation — minimal disruption
Code-compliant design with full permit coordination
Documented system performance with CFM verification
Honest assessment guarantee: If we inspect your system and determine you don't need a full exhaust system redesign, we'll tell you. We'd rather earn your trust than your money.