museums
How fine art is preserved in the 21st Century.

Have you visited the Getty Museum, the L.A. County Museum of Art, or the Museum of Contemporary Art recently?

If you have, you probably wondered how the paintings, sculptures and other exquisite pieces of master art are maintained within the various exhibit rooms. Did you know that there are 4 distinct methods used to preserve this fine art - Air Filtration, Air Purification, Ventilation and Humidification?

Here's why museum curators and collectors insist on maintaining the perfect indoor air quality balance for their exhibitions and collections:

Air Filtration
Dust particles and dirt can wreak havoc on fine art. An Electronic Air Cleaner with a H.E.P.A.-quality filter creates a virtually dust-free environment. It also makes the building's comfort system run more efficiently.

Air Purification
Airborne bacteria and foreign odors can deteriorate fine art. An Ultraviolet Air Purifier neutralizes foul odors and eliminates bacteria to create a more sterile indoor environment.

Ventilation
Man-made cleaning fluids, perfumes and other chemicals can completely ruin fine art. A Fresh Air Exchanger exhausts the chemicals that contain V.O.C.'s (Volatile Organic Compounds), while introducing a needed supply of fresh air into the building.

Humidification
Bone-dry air is the ultimate destroyer of fine art! A Humidifier creates the perfect moisture level so paintings and other art pieces do not deteriorate.

Sentry Mechanical can preserve the museum in your own home, so your valuable art collection, furnishings, wood floors and even your musical instruments will last for years to come.