Warehouse Cooling

Warehouse HVAC in Al Shifa

In Al Shifa, south Jeddah, storage and distribution warehouses need reliable cooling to protect products and workers. Alrabih designs multi-zone cooling systems that handle intense heat load from metal roofs.

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  • Zone control
  • Stock protection
  • Directed ventilation

Clients We're Proud to Serve

Organisations and companies that trusted Alrabih with their projects.

  • Saudi Aramco
  • Ministry of Energy
  • Royal Saudi Land Forces
  • Royal Saudi Naval Forces
  • Al Baik
  • Centro Hotels by Rotana
  • King Abdullah Economic City
  • First Mills
  • Juffali
  • eXtra
  • Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Medical Center
  • Alesayi Motors
  • Abu Zaid
  • Water Desalination
  • Attieh Steel
  • SSCO
  • Creet
  • Emad Rizq
  • Alfaneyah
  • Rawat Alam Al Tasmeem
  • IBI Magix Arabia — Construction Services
  • Midtown for Construction
  • Petra Engineering Industries Co.
  • Hyrmas
  • Batterjee Medical College
  • Advanced Horizons Contracting Company
  • D.Metals
  • Benchbox — Masters of Space
  • Sadafco
  • Umm Al-Qura University
  • Saudi Arabian Drug Store (SADS)
  • Foamco
  • Ahmad A. R. Bin Afif Industries Co. (Sandwich Panel Factory)
  • Namariq
  • ALS

When your warehouse needs a proper HVAC system

  1. 1

    Heat that damages stored stock

    Food, pharmaceutical and electronics stock all have storage temperature limits. When a metal warehouse roof bakes under Jeddah's sun, the air inside becomes a direct threat to shelf life and product quality. The solution starts with a survey of the racking layout to find the critical zones.

  2. 2

    Workers overheating in the picking area

    Workers in the picking and loading area move constantly under a hot roof. Natural ventilation alone is not enough in summer. We choose between direct cooling and evaporative cooling based on a site survey and the indoor humidity level.

  3. 3

    Warehouse offices that are never comfortable

    Supervisor and reception offices have different needs from the large storage hall. Putting them on one system raises cost and weakens performance in both areas. We give the office zone its own system and link it to the warehouse with pressure-control points.

Who it's for

  • Storing heat-sensitive stock in a warehouse

    We locate the critical zone in the racking layout and design an independent cooling system with its own controls, keeping that area at a safe temperature separate from the rest of the warehouse.

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  • Building a new warehouse and need HVAC from the start

    We join the project at design stage before the roof closes, mapping cooling zones, ventilation and duct routes to fit the racking plan and loading doors from the outset.

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What the system covers

  • Racking layout and zone map
  • Cooling units per zone
  • Ductwork from our workshop
  • Independent controls per zone
  • Airflow check after start-up
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How we work

How we work

  1. 1

    Site survey

    We visit the warehouse, measure the internal height, review the racking layout and the positions of loading doors and offices, then map the main thermal zones before proposing any system.

  2. 2

    System design and zoning

    We design a system for each zone: central or split units for offices and critical stock areas, and evaporative or mechanical ventilation for the picking area where indoor humidity allows it.

  3. 3

    Duct fabrication and installation

    We fabricate round and rectangular ductwork in our workshop from G90 galvanised sheet to the site dimensions, insulate with Armaflex or Kimmco materials, then mount the units, run the copper and connect the control points.

  4. 4

    Start-up and handover

    We start each zone separately, measure airflow at multiple points across the warehouse floor, and check that all drain lines are clear before handing over.

A zoned system or unplanned scattered units?

AlrabihThe usual way
Zone designSurveyed and mapped before fittingUnits added when complaints come
DuctworkFabricated to site dimensionsFlex duct without calculation
Evaporative coolingWhere humidity allows itFitted without measuring humidity
Sensitive stockSeparate zone with its own controlLeft in the general air
Copper runsMueller, weld-free to 30 mMultiple welded joints

Everything your AC needs, from one team

From system design and duct fabrication to installation, commissioning and maintenance.

Some of our work

Ductwork, rooftop units and diffusers, from work we've completed in Jeddah.

  • Galvanized rectangular duct trunk with branch takeoffs and round diffusers, hung from a black ceiling, a Carrier unit visible behind — interior finishing stage.
  • Round diffusers and a spiral duct trunk in a tiled stairwell service shaft.
  • Rooftop ductwork and an exhaust fan, with Jeddah buildings in the background.
  • Rooftop packaged AC units with rectangular duct transitions, city buildings behind.
  • Insulated rooftop duct run beside a packaged unit, a warehouse roof in the background.
  • A grid of round diffusers in an open-plan office ceiling, mid-construction.
  • An insulated rooftop duct elbow, against a mountainous backdrop.
  • Large insulated ductwork running along a factory ceiling, with workers visible below.
  • A yellow round diffuser mid-installation, with spiral duct and a suspended ceiling grid.
  • Duct insulation wrap in progress on a construction site, bare duct still exposed.
  • A black-painted duct trunk with round diffusers and track lighting, in a finished retail interior.
  • An indoor AHU unit connected to round ductwork in a mechanical plant room, exposed concrete ceiling.
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Customer reviews

What our customers say

4.8

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    “MashaaAllah. Services are so good. Behaviour and kindness 100/100. Prices are less then Market. Fully recommended”

  • shahzeb armani

    “Wow. Prices are so comfortable. Outstanding services. People are so talented and nice”

  • Tawfik AlyawerLocal Guide

    “U can find all u need for air conditioning”

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Service areas

We come to you anywhere in Jeddah

From Al Shiraa and Al Yaqout in the north to Al Thaghr and Al Quraiyat in the south, with our base in Al Aziziyah.

Map of Jeddah by sector, with Alrabih's base in Al Aziziyah
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What sets this district apart

Al Shifa holds medium to large warehouses with metal roofs and long walls exposed to direct heat from the south and west. The outdoor space is wider than other industrial areas, but heat remains a major challenge since metal roofs absorb and transfer heat into the warehouse. We divide each warehouse into zones by use and heat gain, then select cooling systems that distribute cool air evenly.

Al Shifa lies south of Jeddah and is marked by distribution and storage warehouses with high metal roofs and relatively wider outdoor space.

Most warehouses in Al Shifa use ceiling units or rooftop package units with metal ductwork.

The AC setup in Al Shifa

  1. 1

    Ceiling units or rooftop package units

    Warehouses here use ceiling or package units that distribute cool air across the full area with high efficiency.

  2. 2

    Heavily insulated metal ductwork

    Insulated metal ducts reduce cool air loss and ensure even cold airflow to all warehouse areas.

  3. 3

    Separate control systems for each zone

    Each zone has its own temperature control, allowing storage of different products at different temperatures and humidity levels.

Before the visit

Before our visit in Al Shifa

  1. 1

    List product types and cooling requirements

    Tell us what products are stored and what temperatures and humidity each type requires before our visit.

  2. 2

    Mark walls most exposed to heat

    Show which walls face direct sun and during which hours they experience intense heat.

  3. 3

    Confirm water drainage and outdoor ventilation

    Confirm outdoor unit locations allow easy condensation drainage and provide adequate airflow around each unit.

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FAQ

Questions about Warehouse HVAC

Is evaporative cooling right for a warehouse in Jeddah?

It depends on indoor humidity levels and the type of stock stored. In well-ventilated open areas where stock is not sensitive to a small rise in humidity, evaporative cooling can work well. The site survey gives a clear answer before any decision is made.

How do you handle the height in tall warehouse bays?

In a tall bay, cool air settles low and hot air rises, which works in your favour when diffusers are aimed correctly at the working level and the racking. We set diffuser angles and positions during design based on the racking height and the movement aisles.

Can cold storage zones link to the rest of the warehouse system?

Cold rooms and freezer rooms run on their own refrigeration systems, which we install as a separate service. What we handle here is the ambient air around those room doors, so warm warehouse air does not rush in when they open, managed by pressure zoning between the two spaces.

Do warehouse air ducts need insulation?

Yes, especially ducts that run close to the hot metal roof. Without insulation, cool air gains heat before it reaches the diffusers and loses much of its effect. We insulate with Armaflex or Kimmco materials and seal joints with Foster sealants to stop air leaks.

Does airflow distribution differ between tall racking aisles and open floor areas?

Yes. In tall racking aisles the airflow path narrows and slows, so we choose directional diffusers that push air along the aisle length rather than spreading it sideways. In open floor areas we use wider-angle diffusers. The angle and position of each diffuser are set at design stage based on the aisle width and racking height.

South and west walls are very hot, how do you balance cooling between them and the cooler north wall?

We assess heat exposure on each wall and concentrate units on the hot ones, using dampers in the ducts to balance airflow.

Our warehouse stores different products, some need more cooling than others, how do you handle this?

We zone the warehouse by product type and temperature requirements, then control each zone's temperature independently.

Humidity in Al Shifa is very high, does this affect the system design?

Yes, high humidity means we select units with strong dehumidifying capacity and advise on effective ventilation and water drainage to protect stock quality.

Metal ducts cause heat loss, does this affect efficiency?

Yes, so we use metal ductwork with heavy insulation to minimise cool air loss over long runs.

The Jeddah corniche in cool weather

Plan your warehouse cooling

Send us a floor plan or photos of the warehouse on WhatsApp and we will arrange a survey visit, Saturday to Thursday, eight in the morning to eight in the evening.

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