Ventilation grilles for window sills: installation rules, characteristics and features of use

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Currently, products made from natural materials are quite expensive, regardless of the scope of their use and purpose. This fully applies to the construction industry, where wooden structures began to be replaced by products made of artificial materials (windows, doors, pipelines, fittings, etc.), in the manufacture of which polymer substances (plastics) are used. The development of technologies made it possible to create a separate line of production associated with the manufacture of plastic profiles, and this led to the creation of industries for the manufacture of plastic windows, and as a result - related products (plastic for finishing slopes, window sills, various components). Ventilation grilles for window sills, the principle of their operation and types, advantages of use and how to choose, as well as how to do it yourself and a price review - this is the topic of this review from the editors of homemaster.techinfus.com/en/.

Ventilation grilles installed in window sills can have different shapes and be made of different materials

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1 The principle of ventilation in the windowsill of plastic windows
2 Advantages of convection grilles for windowsills
3 Types of ventilation grilles in the window sill for radiators
4 How to choose
5 Choice of installation site
6 How to embed a lattice in a window sill
- 6.1 What tools are required
- 6.2 Step-by-step installation process
7 Photo gallery of decorative ventilation grilles for window sills
8 At what price can you buy ventilation grills for a window sill - price overview
9 Video: ventilation grilles

The principle of ventilation in the windowsill of plastic windows

In rooms with windows heating radiators, as a rule, are located under the window opening, which in the autumn-spring period, when the heating devices are in operation, leads to the formation of condensation on the window sill. Condensation is caused by temperature differences from different sides on the surface of the windowsill. To prevent the appearance of this negative phenomenon, grilles on the windowsill for heating radiators are used.

The principle of operation of ventilation, created in the window opening with the help of special grilles, is based on the natural circulation of warm air in an enclosed space. Warm air from heating radiators rises up, passing through convection grilles installed in the window sill, while the temperature difference on its upper and lower surfaces is insignificant, which ensures the absence of condensation.

Air circulation in a window opening with a heating system device installed under it

Advantages of convection grilles for windowsills

The presence of ventilation grids for the heating system batteries installed in the window sill has a number of indisputable advantages that provide an optimal microclimate in the room where they are installed. In addition, the following indicators should be attributed to the advantages of their presence:

natural ventilation in the room improves;
the issue of preventing education is being resolved condensation in the window opening.

The advantages of such products can also be considered:

versatility of the installation method and ease of installation work;
variety of shapes, designs and colors;
ease of use and maintenance;
affordable cost for models made of plastic.

Convection grilles can be installed in different ways, depending on the materials of the enclosing structures, the style of the room decoration and the user's personal preferences

Types of ventilation grilles in the window sill for radiators

Convector battery grids are classified according to material and color, size and configuration, as well as their design, which assumes a static or adjustable shape.

Material and color

Various materials are used for the manufacture of such products, namely:

plastic - the cheapest material that makes products made from it available to users with any income;
metal - is the most resistant material to external influences, therefore, ventilation grilles made of it are distinguished by long service life;
wood - environmentally friendly material, which determines the high cost of products made from it.

A variety of colors, shapes and designs allows you to choose products in accordance with the style of decoration of the room where they are to be installed

The color of the design of plastic and metal ventilation grilles can be different, which depends on the chosen variant of the dye, and for wooden counterparts - in accordance with the varieties of the tree species used.

Dimensions and shape

The shape of the ventilation grilles can be absolutely varied: from the classic rectangular and round to the rhombus and asymmetric configuration. The most demanded sizes of ventilation grilles are for:

narrow models - 50 × 300 and 50 × 500, 50 × 600 and 50 × 800 mm;
models of medium width - 80 × 500 and 80 × 600, 80 × 800 and 80 × 1000 mm;
wide models - 100 × 500 and 100 × 600, 100 × 800 and 100 × 1000 mm.

Decorative grilles designed for ventilation and installed in a window sill with dimensions different from the standard ones can be ordered in accordance with the required needs due to their location and the required air flow circulation.

Narrow models, as a rule, only frame the ventilation hole in the window sill

Adjustable and static models

By design, these products are classified as static and variable. Static models are built-in and overhead, which determines the conditions for their installation in the window sill. The built-in ones are mounted directly into the manufactured seat, and the overhead covers the ventilation holes on top.

Static ventilation grilles are a one-piece structure with intermediate connecting elements.Adjustable counterparts work on the principle of the functioning of blinds, when using the drive mechanism, you can open and close their inner space. In addition, by their design, static and adjustable models are subdivided into those installed in the plane of the window sill and protruding above its surface.

Closing ventilation grill

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How to choose

The main criteria for choosing a ventilation grill for a window sill are the following parameters:

Length of the product. The length of the grate should correspond to the length of the battery installed under the window sill. It can be a single structure consisting of several separate elements.
Section of the product. The width or cross-section of the ventilation grill must provide sufficient air circulation so that condensation does not form on the surface of the window sill.
The presence and quantity of connecting elements. This parameter determines the possibility of foreign objects falling into the internal space behind the window sill. This is especially important if the front side of the heating radiator is protected by a cladding material.
Style, color and design determine the location of a specific product.
The cost depends on all of the above parameters.

One of the unconventional ways to design ventilation openings on a window sill

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Choice of installation site

The location of the convection grill for the battery is very important because the successful operation of building structures and elements of the heating system depends on this. The main criteria for the correct installation of such equipment are the following rules:

the grill is installed directly above the battery;
the size of the product (its length) must match the length of the heating radiator;
if possible, the lattice should be moved as close as possible to the plane of the window opening.

In addition, the placement must comply with style of decoration the premises where the installation is carried out, complementing or focusing on this element of decoration.

Using several separate products to frame ventilation openings on a large window

How to embed a lattice in a window sill

Installing a ventilation grill in a window sill is a job that every tenant can do on his own, you just need to have experience with locksmith and hand-held electric tools, as well as have free time and the desire to work with your own hands.

What tools are required

To complete the work, you will need tools such as:

tape measure and construction square;
pencil or marker;
electric jigsaw or angle grinder ("Bulgarian");
electric drill or screwdriver;
a set of drills of various diameters.

In addition, you may need glue for plastic and self-tapping screws intended for fastening certain types of ventilation grilles, which is due to their design and installation method.

Aluminum model, GTV series 60 × 480 mm

Step-by-step installation process

The algorithm for installing the ventilation grill in the window sill is as follows:

Illustration	Action Description
	Marking is carried out on the surface of the window sill in accordance with the size and number of products used.
	In places where the corners are marked, holes are drilled using an electric drill (screwdriver).
	Between the drilled holes with the help of a "grinder" or an electric jigsaw, the surface of the window sill is cut.
	The cut fragment is removed, and the cuts are cleaned.
	The grille is installed in the prepared hole and, if necessary, fixed with glue or self-tapping screws.

As already mentioned above, it is quite simple to install the ventilation grill, as evidenced by this work algorithm.

Photo gallery of decorative ventilation grilles for window sills

This section of this article shows some possible installation options for various modifications of the products in question.

: Decorative lattice for window sill and table top

: Slotted model 720 × 70 mm

: Polished brass models look stylish and expensive

: Metal models look stylish on a stone surface

: Round models look very original and unusual

: Option for using slotted products

: Overhead plastic products are the most affordable option to use

: Adjustable louvered grilles differ in the type of leaf drive, dimensions and materials used in their manufacture

: A variety of offers allows you to choose a model in accordance with your requirements

: The color range of plastic products is quite extensive, which helps designers in decorating rooms in a uniform style.

At what price can you buy ventilation grills for a window sill - price overview

Ventilation grilles for window sills can be bought in building materials stores and retail chains that work with similar products, as well as specializing in sanitary equipment. In addition, such products are offered by online stores of different directions, both working with building materials, and with plastic products and decorative elements of premises.

In companies engaged in the production of interior decoration elements, you can order ventilation grilles according to individual sketches

The following table shows the cost for individual models of ventilation grilles as of the II quarter of 2018:

Model and material of manufacture	Overall dimensions, mm	Average cost (as of May 2018), rubles
ERA 4513 (plastic)	450×131	179
Vents MV450 / 2 (plastic)	450×70	151
Vents MV350 (plastic)	350×35	182
Vents MV430 / 2 (plastic)	450×70	137
Vents MV450 (plastic)	450×15	91
SETE (aluminum)	480×60	370
GTV (inox)	500×100	850
Werzalit (aluminum)	800×80	1850
AIRO-LD (aluminum) - adjustable	340×61	294
AIRO-PE (aluminum) - perforated	700×352	763

The presence of a large number of models made of various materials and in a wide range of overall dimensions allows you to choose the required product for a specific location, and the ease of installation allows you to install it yourself.