Ventilation grilles: types, features of choice and installation

In any room it is necessary to properly equip and install the ventilation system. Clean and fresh air, which will be updated continuously, is the key to a perfect microclimate. Its creation has a beneficial effect on human health.

The ventilation grille is a special device that is installed in ventilation systems to regulate the air flow coming from outside and inside.

Grid set for:

• ventilation in all spaces of any buildings;
• Togo,that the building complies with all existing fire safety requirements - in the event of a fire, high-quality grills with a purged mesh will quickly draw smoke from the building and significantly reduce the risk of poisoning by combustion products;
• creating the best microclimate in all areas of the home or office;
• protecting the ventilation shaft from small rodents and the appearance of all kinds of waste and debris in it;
• deliverance from various foreign smells, burning, stale air;
• original decoration of facades of buildings;
• increased air traction throughout the ventilation system;
• simplifying the process of maintaining perfect cleanliness inside the mine.

Gently inserted into the hood, this product will decorate the look of the room from the inside, and a stylish hood for a stretch ceiling or a product of a slit type will allow you to beat the interior solution indoors. With the help of ventilation grates for outdoor use, it is possible to quite creatively decorate the decor of the facade of any building, to complement it in an original way, and make it truly unusual. Nowadays, in the construction market you can find different types of these universal ventilation structures for every taste.

According to their location, the lattices have the following classification.

Installation of such models is carried out from the street. Thanks to their use, it is possible to prevent various types of precipitation, small birds, dust and all other things from entering open air ducts. These lattices in their designs sometimes have a mesh, and are usually made of aluminum. The profile is simply complemented by special blinds with holes made at a given angle.

This type of construction is most often made of wood or plastic, because it will not be exposed to exploitation of small rodents and the influence of precipitation during operation. The design of such lattices often has an interesting design, which greatly improves the appearance of the room. This model is also complemented by blinds that will direct the flow of clean air and regulate their strength.

In order for air masses from one room to pass to another without interference, a transfer grid was invented. To prevent breaking the insulation, there are blinds on the product whose plates partially overlap one another. Thus, without disturbing the direction of air flow in the rooms, insulation can be easily maintained. External designs are of different types, most often it depends on the type of material from which they are produced, as well as on the characteristics of operation. Consider the classification of products according to the method of operation.

Such designs have moving louvers that can be adjusted to control the movement of air flows. It turns out thanks to the reduction of the gap between the slats of the blinds. The main plus is the ability to individually customize the most comfortable for the home owners air flow.

This is the easiest type of product. They also have slats, but they will not move. If you put this kind of device in your home, then you will not be able to control the air that penetrates into the building and out of it.

They have movable slats of the blinds, so that the product itself closes or opens ventilation. It depends entirely on the speed of the air going. True, these devices function only in one direction, and are used only to remove dirty air from the room.

Lattice with a valve to create a natural type of ventilation is in demand no less than other types of these products. The presence of a valve allows you to adjust the flow of air masses by reducing or increasing the size of the flow area. This design is most often used in kitchens, bathrooms and bathrooms. If the system is not functioning, the valve will not allow insects, dust, or other particles such as fluff to enter the room. Such an exhaust system is simply necessary in the cold seasons of the year, when the installed valve does not allow cold air to get into the dwelling.

Slotted devices (ceiling type) are selected for high-quality air distribution in spaces with a commercial or industrial type of activity, and with conventional ceilings. The positive point is that their installation is carried out with minimal damage to the existing interior decor. And due to the small size, the device will be invisible to a prying eye.

In the building stores you can find ventilation grilles for floors. However, they will have nothing to do with the ventilation system, since they only cover up the convectors or batteries that were installed in the floors. It is extremely rare for ventilation ducts to go under the floor, but those grilles that close them can indeed be considered floor and ventilation. They produce such models more often from metal, a little less - from durable wood, since the loads on them will be more significant than with other types of devices.

Another one of the popular types of outdoor products for the arrangement of the ventilation system is the gable structures. They are mounted in the attics of buildings to ventilate the space under the roof.They are produced from metal or from climate-resistant plastic, which is not afraid of high and low temperature, UV radiation. Overhead products and opening devices (hinged) allow access to the ventilation channel. This opportunity will help you clean the pipe, if necessary, removing from it layers of dust and other dirt. Also in the shops you can find high-quality products with a filter and valves (for fireplaces).

Modern ventilation grilles have a different, sometimes the most unimaginable form, which is very convenient for those who need to choose a product for a specific type of interior design.

In the shops you will be offered a huge range of gratings with various shapes, among which will be:

• polygonal (there are even hexagonal and octahedral);
• oval;
• square and rhomboid;
• rectangular;
• round.

You can easily purchase products with the parameters 15x15 cm, 24x24 cm, 37.5x37.5 and more.

There are recommended size limits, depending on the type of louver:

• standard outdoor grilles - 150x300 cm;
• reinforced external grilles - 250x300 cm;
• reinforced grilles with hollow slats - 300x300 cm.

Their main advantages are:

• long service life - about 10 years;
• excellent strength;
• resistance to any serious impact.

They have many excellent characteristics:

• fairly lightweight, and in some ways durable, although more fragile than steel products;
• do not rust;
• not afraid of the difference in temperature and humidity;
• resistant to various influences;
• look decent;
• easy to install;
• are inexpensive;
• used for decades.

These products are installed only in rooms with the optimum level of humidity. They cost quite expensive. Without a special type of processing, models quickly lose their decorative appeal. Most often, these devices can be found in saunas or baths. Wooden products are produced only for decorative purposes, they can be made of precious wood, and drawing on their surface is usually developed by the designer to order.

High-quality plastic gratings will not be afraid of high temperature fluctuations and moisture. Their cost is quite acceptable, which attracts buyers. They are produced in various types and parameters (from 15 × 15 cm to 30 × 30 cm). These grilles have a fine mesh that protects the ventilation from insects or dust. A significant disadvantage of this material is that the plastic may eventually turn yellow, fade or scratch.

They are quite heavy, but very durable. They are made to order and made by hand welding.To put on a hood such a grille, you will need to pick up for her a serious mount.

Such lattices are considered to be an excellent addition to classic interiors, especially if they have other plaster elements. Grilles made of other types of materials would not look very harmonious in such rooms, but gypsum structures covering the ventilation openings will help you to preserve the unity of the chosen style.

Brass, copper or bronze devices are elements of a luxurious interior. Various monograms, stylish and elegant ornaments - all this is the original attributes of these products. They are issued for arrangement on the floors and walls, you can meet them in the windowsills. Quite rarely similar models are used on the ceiling. The owners are offered a choice of a certain number of options already created, but many companies are ready to offer production of such products to order or recreate a drawing according to a sketch of the owner of the dwelling itself.

Playing with color options, you can select the grid against the general background or make it inconspicuous by choosing it for the main surface coloring.Many experts advise to choose the product under the colors of the facades of the structure. But you should not dwell on the red colors of the product for a green or blue background, if there are no minor details of the same color. Often, the grids that have contrasting colors can harmoniously modify and even significantly embellish the decor of the room, but they should be chosen in such a way that they harmonize with other decor items. For example, a black or brown grille on a light floor or ceiling would be most welcome.

In order for the grille to serve you as long as possible, you need to choose it correctly. For this reason, it is extremely important either when designing the structure, or when directly choosing the element itself, to pay attention to certain points.

• It is good to think about where the grid will be placed. It is necessary to choose a product in such a way that its design looks most harmonious in the design of the room or the facade.
• It is necessary even before the acquisition of the lattice to decide what kind of construction, shape, type, color you need. Think you need a grille with the possibility of adjustment or without it.Much of the choice will depend on where you want to place the product.
• Pay attention to the ratio of the living section. It is responsible for good ventilation of all areas of the house.
• An important role is played by the size of the product. The hole in which the grille will be installed, according to the parameters, must completely coincide with its dimensions.
• It is worth remembering that in some cases or with improper installation of these products can be a significant obstacle to the flow of clean air. For this reason, you need to select devices as carefully as possible. Under certain doubts, it is best to consult a specialist.

The front product for ventilation has several elements: a frame-flange, louvers of various sizes (in the form of blades or slats), bent at an angle of 45 degrees, a protection grid. The last element is needed in order to protect the room from litter and insects. The system on the sides is equipped with special holes or spacers that will help securely install it on the wall.

• First you need to prepare all the necessary materials: the product itself and the screws suitable for installation.Also you may need a special tool - a drill and a screwdriver.
• Before starting the installation, make sure that the chosen design is suitable for your ventilation system in terms of parameters. To do this, simply put it to the vent hole.
• Be sure to mark on the wall those places where the screws will be screwed.
• Next, make holes of a certain diameter.
• Remove the grille frame.
• Your next action is to install the frame in the ventilation hole. Using screws, it is screwed to the wall.
• The final step will be to return to the place of the part with blinds. It must be inserted back into the frame.

Certain types of products can be mounted differently, and will be held in the wall using special spacers. In the process of installing gratings there is nothing difficult, and you can cope with the installation without the help of a specialist.

How to install the ventilation grille, see the following video.