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Browse the questions below for answers to some of the most common questions pertaining to cleanroom design, construction and classification. Each question links to a dedicated page with a video response from Tim Loughran, our modular cleanroom design expert. A written transcript to the video answer is also available on each page.

Which cleanroom classification do I need? (Part 1)

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Which cleanroom classification do I need? (Part 2)

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Is there a problem with building a higher classification cleanroom than needed?

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How does the cleanroom classification one chooses affect cost?

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How do temperature and humidity control affect cleanroom operation costs?

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Do temperature and humidity requirements affect the way a cleanroom is designed?

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How do you properly insulate a plenum cap?

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What factors influence your decision to recommend modular vs traditional construction?

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What are the advantages of modular construction when leasing or renting a building?

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Other than financial, what are some additional advantages of modular cleanroom construction?

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What is the difference between the terms “cleanroom” (or “clean room”) and “controlled environment”?

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How do you determine which PortaFab cleanroom system to use for a specific application?

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What is the difference between a single pass and a recirculating cleanroom?

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Does the decision to choose a single pass or recirculating cleanroom have an impact on the construction and design cost?

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What are the different air flow systems used in a cleanroom design?

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What determines the type of wall surface used to create a cleanroom?

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What determines the type of substrate to be used in the cleanroom wall panels?

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What factors should you consider when evaluating cleanroom doors?

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What factors should you consider when evaluating cleanroom ceiling options?

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What factors should you consider when evaluating cleanroom windows?

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