Tier 3 Data Center Phoenix
Complete Tier 3 data center facility coating including server halls, cooling systems, and infrastructure areas with 99.98% uptime maintained across 450,000 square feet.
Project Overview
A leading colocation provider required a complete facility refresh for their Tier 3 data center in Phoenix. The project encompassed server halls with hot aisle/cold aisle configurations, cooling infrastructure, electrical rooms, and customer access corridors — all while maintaining the facility's 99.98% uptime SLA.
Our mission-critical facilities team implemented specialized low-dust coating systems using HEPA-filtered application equipment. All work was coordinated with the Network Operations Center (NOC) and phased to ensure redundant systems remained online. Security-cleared personnel completed the project three weeks ahead of schedule with zero service interruptions.
Challenges & Solutions
Mission-critical data center facilities require specialized expertise and zero-downtime execution strategies.
Key Challenges
- Maintaining 99.98% uptime during active data center operations
- Hot aisle/cold aisle configurations requiring temperature control
- Low-dust coatings to protect sensitive server equipment
- Security clearances and background checks for all personnel
- Coordination with multiple 24/7 operational systems
Our Solutions
- Phased execution with redundant systems online
- Environmental monitoring during all work
- HEPA-filtered application equipment for dust control
- Cleared personnel with data center training
- Real-time coordination with NOC (Network Operations Center)
Mission-Critical Data Center Coating Systems
Specialized coating technologies designed for active data center environments with strict uptime requirements.
Low-Dust Coatings
- • HEPA-filtered application
- • Minimal airborne particles
- • Server equipment protection
- • Clean room grade materials
Raised Floor Systems
- • Underfloor plenum coatings
- • Cable tray areas
- • Fire-retardant systems
- • Anti-static properties
Security-Compliant Application
- • Background-checked personnel
- • Escort protocols maintained
- • NOC coordination
- • Asset protection procedures
Project Results
Mission-critical success with maintained uptime and early completion ahead of schedule.
Client Testimonial
"Moorhouse Coating demonstrated exceptional understanding of data center operations and mission-critical facility requirements. Their team coordinated seamlessly with our NOC, maintaining our 99.98% uptime SLA throughout the entire project. The low-dust coating systems they used ensured zero impact to our server equipment, and their security protocols exceeded our stringent requirements. Most impressively, they completed three weeks ahead of schedule, allowing us to bring new customer capacity online earlier than planned. This is the gold standard for data center facility work."
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Learn MoreFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about data center and mission-critical facility coating projects
How do you maintain uptime during active data center coating work?
We implement comprehensive phased execution plans that coordinate with your redundant systems. Before starting any area, we verify backup power, cooling, and network connectivity are fully operational. Our project managers maintain real-time communication with your NOC (Network Operations Center) and can halt work immediately if any system issues arise. We section work areas using temporary barriers and negative air pressure systems to contain dust and odors. All work is scheduled during your preferred maintenance windows, and we can rapidly demobilize if emergency maintenance is required.
What makes coatings suitable for active server environments?
Data center coatings must be low-dust, low-VOC, and applied with HEPA-filtered equipment to prevent particulate contamination of server hardware. We use specialized formulations that cure rapidly with minimal odor, allowing adjacent server halls to remain operational. Our coatings are applied in thin, controlled layers that dry quickly, reducing the window of potential contamination. All products are tested for outgassing to ensure they won't affect sensitive equipment. We also monitor temperature and humidity continuously during application to ensure environmental parameters stay within data center specifications.
What security requirements do you meet for data center access?
All personnel assigned to data center projects undergo background checks and security clearances as required by your facility. Our teams are trained in data center protocols including escort procedures, badge systems, mantrap entry, and asset protection. We maintain strict control of tools and materials — all equipment is logged in/out and accounted for daily. Our project managers coordinate with your security team to establish approved access times, routes, and staging areas. We understand the sensitivity of data center environments and maintain confidentiality about facility layouts and customer equipment.
Can you work in both hot aisle and cold aisle configurations?
Yes, we're experienced with both hot aisle/cold aisle containment systems and can work within these configurations. We understand the critical importance of maintaining airflow patterns and temperature differentials. During coating work, we use temporary containment to isolate work areas without disrupting your cooling system design. We can coordinate with rack-level or row-level containment systems, and our teams are trained to avoid blocking vents or disturbing carefully balanced airflow. All work is planned to minimize any impact to your PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) metrics.
How do you handle raised floor and underfloor plenum coating?
Raised floor systems require specialized attention due to cable infrastructure and airflow considerations. We work section by section, temporarily relocating floor tiles while keeping adjacent areas fully operational. Underfloor plenum coatings use low-VOC, fire-retardant systems that are safe for areas with power and data cabling. We document all cable locations before starting work and protect all infrastructure during coating application. Floor tile reinstallation includes verification of proper seating and grounding connections. We can also apply anti-static coatings to floor tiles if required for ESD protection.
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