Features of outdoor ventilation grilles

Every homeowner wants to make their home as cozy and comfortable as possible. That is why he is trying to provide him with all the necessary amenities and furnish him with useful equipment. Any modern building has a ventilation system with special ventilation grilles. It seems to many that they are present as part of the decor, but outdoor grilles are a thing that performs a large number of functions and is an extremely important and useful element.

Each room needs a well-mounted and adequately operating ventilation system that is able to make the air clean and fresh, systematically updating it.This creates a normal microclimate and helps people maintain health. If you do not ventilate the room, a lot of carbon dioxide will remain in it, the high concentration of which affects the reproduction of pathogenic microflora. In this case, the person will feel bad, he may develop a variety of diseases.

To avoid a large number of problems, it is worthwhile to carefully consider the ventilation system at the design stage of buildings. Consider the useful features of the device.

• The most important function of such structures is a decent air exchange in each room of the building.
• The presence of this design is a fire safety requirement, as in a fire, the ventilation grilles are able to draw out smoke and not allow people to get poisoned with carbon monoxide.
• In each room, an optimal microclimate is created, which helps to strengthen the immunity of people and keeps their health strong. There is no way to feel weakness due to gas leakage or the presence of a heavy odor.
• The ventilation shaft protects against small animals and the ingress of various other items, such as garbage.
• If the room has an unpleasant smell or stale air, the ventilation grill will correct this problem.
• Quite often it is an interesting decoration of the facade.
• Thanks to the lattice, it is extremely easy to maintain cleanliness in the ventilation shaft, since all the dust and soot accumulates on it, after which you can get rid of the dirt without any problems.

There are several types of designs. It depends on the materials from which the element is made, as well as on its functionality. According to the method of operation, several types of gratings can be distinguished.

• Adjustable (louvered). These outdoor products have movable louvers with which you can control the flow of air. This is due to the reduced space between the slats of the blinds. The main positive quality of the adjustable gratings is that a person can adjust this air flow,which will be most comfortable for him.

• Unregulated. The simple products having strips, reliably fixed and incapable to move. If there is an unregulated grille in the apartment, the person will not be able to control the flow of air that enters or leaves the room.

• Inertia. On products there are moving strips at the blinds, which are capable of blocking the ventilation shaft or opening it (depending on the air flow). These grids can function only in one direction. Most often they are used to remove polluted air from a room.

Metal models are extremely durable. Metal elements are made of steel and have a zinc coating, which contributes to the long service life of the product - ten years. They are incredibly durable, resistant to mechanical stress. However, if you examine the reviews of the owners, you can see that this type of rust begins to form before the ten-year period of service. The disadvantages include complex installation and a rather large weight.

Aluminum products can last for a long time, they are incredibly light, fairly durable (but slightly “softer” than steel grates). They are not afraid of corrosion, the models are able to withstand large temperature drops. Calmly carry rain and other precipitation, as well as mechanical stress. Long enough to keep an attractive look. Extremely easy to install. Have an affordable price. Ventilation grilles made from aluminum are the most durable. Many manufacturers of products report that they do not lose their properties for a long time. There are owners whose construction has served for more than twenty years. Nevertheless, aluminum prices are quite high.

If you choose the ventilation grille correctly, it will be able to emphasize the style and attractiveness of the facade of the building, making it elegant and interesting. There are many different shapes and colors of designs, so everyone can choose for themselves what he likes. Creative models will be able to provide the building with adequate ventilation, and will become part of a unique design. If the owner of the building does not want the product to be too conspicuous, he can choose a color that will help make the grid on the wall completely invisible.Those who like the classic, it is recommended to choose a rectangular design. For more courageous people, there are other forms, for example, round.

In order for the ventilation grille to serve its owner for a long time, as well as decorate the facade of the building and not lose its attractive appearance, performing all the necessary functions, it is necessary to treat its choice very responsibly. When designing a house and selecting this element, you need to pay attention to some aspects.

• It is important to take into account where the grille will be. It is necessary to choose the location so that the design harmoniously fit into the design of the building.
• Prior to the acquisition, it is necessary to decide which type of construction is required.
• Attention should be paid to the ratio of the living section. It determines the quality of ventilation of each room in the house. The best gratings are 1.

• An important criterion is the size of the structure. It should correspond to the dimensions of the hole in which it will be installed in the future.
• In order for the ventilation grille to be not only useful, but also a beautiful thing, it is worth purchasing one that matches the color of the facade of the house.No need to buy a red or other bright design, which will be placed on a green or blue background. Sometimes the products of contrasting colors can make interesting changes and decorate the design of the house, but they need to be chosen in such a way that they are combined with other decorative elements.

In order for the structure to function properly, during its installation, it is necessary to make a calculation, designed to determine the amount of clean air required for entering the room, as well as the amount of polluted water that must be removed from it.

Install a ventilation grill can each person. It is fixed in several ways: fixing elements or glue.

• If the owner of the house decided to fix the street element with sweat screws, he should countersink the holes for these screws so that the heads are flush with the plane of the structure.If the wall is concrete, then you should first mark the holes for the plastic dowels, and then drill them with the best drill.
• Also for mounting often used mounting adhesives. To apply the "liquid nails", you need a special gun. Adhesive must be applied around the perimeter of the structure. Gaps should be avoided. Then you need to attach the grille to the wall and, slightly pressing, fix it with the mounting tape, which is removed after a while.

Any type of ventilation grilles is easily attached to the facade with self-tapping screws. To install the elements of steel, you need to use an additional fastening system. In order to decorate the wall, which is covered with siding, it is necessary to acquire lighter grilles.

How to install outdoor ventilation grilles with your own hands, see the following video.