Decorative screens for heating radiators

Forms screens

When choosing decorative screens should consider these types of elements to radiators.There are two types:

• those set flush with the wall - this lattice.
• ladders screens - boxes.They close the battery on both or all sides.

grates installed in the same level with the wall look more aesthetically pleasing, but this is often put in the office.They are used when the battery is fully retracted into the wall niche.The disadvantage of such type of installation is that it results in a loss of thermal efficiency batteries.Thus any heat shield reduce by 5%.

Extension views set against a wall.They are:

• covers the upper part of the battery;
• closing side of the radiator;
• covers the top, side and front surface of the battery.

manufacturing materials hinged screens on radiators

produce such decorative elements of metal, plastic, natural solid wood and MDF.Each of these materials has its own advantages.

1. metal produced in the form of grids with different cell structure.There are also screens as separate straps and panels.Painted in different colors.Metal types are characterized by high strength and good tepolootdachey.
2. Glass made of impact-resistant glass, which is attached to the four brackets.Sandblasting on glass is applied in a pattern.Such variants are ideal for modern interiors.
3. Wood - quite an expensive option.Choose they can be, if the whole apartment is decorated with natural materials.temperature and humidity swings in the apartment contribute to drying out or rotting wood.
4. MDF - a good analogue of wooden models.Make them in the form of ducts and grates.They are presented in different colors, so well fit into any decor.
5. Plastic - inexpensive but popular option.It looks great, but too strong heating of the battery could become deformed and release toxic substances.

Choosing screens, cast iron radiators, it is better to give preference to the metal bars or grids of MDF.

Separately, you can select the screen for thermally heating radiator.It is made of foil and penofol.Use this screen to save the heat coming from the radiator.It is better to choose when buying a screen from penofol, it heats up much less.

Price screens for radiators

screens cost will depend on the complexity of its execution and production material.The most expensive options are wrought metal with a variety of decorative ornaments, as well as natural wood.

The cheapest are the plastic lattice, but they are not only cheaper, but also less quality than peers.Also, low-cost option is a simple metallic screen, which is a conventional, thin sheet iron without ornaments and decorative items.