Do You Need a Walk In Freezer Floor?

“Do I need a walk in freezer floor?” is a question that is asked quite often. The answer to this question can vary and depends on your current situation. The following article will go on to highlight what to keep in mind when deciding if you are going to need a walk in freezer floor.

Walk in freezer floors are required any time your walk in freezer is sitting on a surface that isn’t concrete. Even if your unit is sitting on a concrete pad, the concrete pad MUST be insulated. Many of you are probably wondering “why can’t I just place my walk in freezer on my standard concrete pad, does it really need to be insulated?”. The answer to that question is a resounding “YES”. If you place your walk in freezer on an uninsulated concrete pad, the concrete will crack and break over time due to the extremely low temperatures. This is why a walk in freezer floor should be built for you by the factory.

Walk in freezer floors are typically covered in a smooth finish. This is done to allow easy clean up on a non-textured surface. This is especially important in a restaurant application as you always want to have surfaces that are easy to clean and will help you pass your health inspections. Some people choose to cover their walk in freezer floor in diamond tread plate, which is very durable and provides good traction, just keep in mind that it can be difficult to clean at times, especially with frozen food stuck to it.

If you’re in the market for a walk in cooler or freezer, please give us at American Cooler technologies a call. Our friendly and knowledgeable sales team will be happy to assist you with your next project. Thank you for reading and check back next week for an update blog!