Ventilation grill installation: solution options

Purpose and role

In fact, the ventilation system is one of the most important engineering structures of any home, whether it is private or multi-apartment. It is ventilation that is responsible for proper air exchange, as well as for comfortable climatic conditions in each individual apartment or room. The system has its own ventilation ducts, at the entrance and exit of which a grille is mounted.

It performs several functions at once, namely:

• protects mines from possible clogging, as objects, animals can accidentally get into them;
• correctly distributes air flows, in particular, this applies to the ventilation grille of the supply type;

How to properly install the ventilation grill will depend on the material from which it is made. But, as a rule, all the options for work can be done independently, without resorting to the help of specialists.

Output

After reviewing the above information, you have definitely found the answers to the questions posed and now you have an idea of ​​what a ventilation grill is and how it is attached to the wall. Do not forget that airing the room is necessary not only for aesthetic thoughts (in order to remove odors), but also good for health (the air space is discharged).

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Main types

In fact, there is a huge selection of grilles, you can choose products for every taste, color and even wallet. But, despite this, all devices have their own distinctive features, according to which they can be differentiated.

The primary classification feature of the difference is the place and method of installation, it may be as follows:

• external - this option implies the installation of the grill on the external wall of the building, where the ventilation pipe comes out;
• internal type - most often mounted in a kitchen or bathroom, the structure is installed in the opening of the exhaust shaft;
• overflow type - such products allow you to regulate air exchange between adjacent rooms.

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As for external structures, they differ from all other types in their dimensions, high level of strength, as well as good resistance to sudden temperature changes and other external climatic conditions. They are additionally equipped with a rigid frame that goes inside the ventilation hole. And then it is securely fixed with steel anchors or with the help of special factory spacers. It is this installation method that is considered the most reliable and durable.

Transfer models are most often used to fasten walls, partitions or doors; they are connecting elements between rooms. At the same time, they perform the task of air exchange and provide sound and light insulation. Typically, such devices are equipped with special V-shaped blinds that overlap each other.

It is absolutely not difficult to fix the ventilation grill inside the room, everyone can do it. These products are distinguished by their aesthetic appearance, lightness and compactness. For the bathroom, it is advisable to purchase devices made of waterproof material, for example, lightweight plastic.

Methods for installing ventilation grilles

This section describes a simple installation instruction for a simple overhead grille structure, which can be performed in several ways:

Fixing the grille to the wall with masking tape is only suitable for temporary fixing, for example to mark holes for drilling

1. Fastening with screws "flush in" is perhaps the simplest and most affordable method of self-installation of the ventilation grill. It is applicable to almost any wall surface (concrete, wood, brick, plasterboard).

It is performed as follows:

• We mark the place of installation on the wall.
• In the case of concrete and brick walls, it will be necessary to drill holes for the dowels with a drill or puncher.

Drill carefully, since the walls around the ventilation duct are usually hollow, it is better to take self-tapping screws with a dowel

• The holes for fastening on the grille itself are machined so that the head of the screwed-in screw lies "flush" with the surface of the frame.
• Next, we apply the product and tighten the screws.

Do not forget to regularly remove the grate and clean it from accumulated dirt and dust.

Important! Whichever method you use, the main thing in the process is a very tight fastening to the wall without cracks and gaps. In some cases, you can even use a silicone sealant to seal the channel.

• Wooden ventilation grilles are attached using a plinth or glazing bead. Products of a different type are also attached, but in a room with wooden cladding or decorated with wooden objects.

1. Fastening with quick-action glue such as "liquid nails" (Dragon, Titanium), silicone, etc.

With this method, you should proceed as follows:

• Squeeze out a bead of adhesive along the contour of the ventilation barrier using a special tool-gun.
• Press the grate firmly against the wall.
• Polyurethane foam will help to fix it in this position.
• The next day, the foam is removed.

1. Another common and simple method is to mount on spacers.

Advice! In places where it is not convenient and possible for hermetic installation of the grille in the ventilation system, an adapter for the ventilation grill is used.

For indoor installation, give preference to environmentally friendly, non-toxic products.

Design features and material

All ventilation grilles, in addition to the mounting method, differ in their design features. Modern products, depending on their functionality, can be as follows:

• adjustable - such a system is additionally equipped with special movable dampers, with which you can change the flow area;
• unregulated - this design is absolutely motionless;
• inertial - have rotary lamellas that can change their position from the force of the air pressure and its direction:
• combined - the most popular models, as they are equipped with a branch pipe, with which you can connect the hood installed above the gas stove.

All grilles are selected taking into account the size of the ventilation system opening and its shape. Outdoor models are taken with a small margin so that it is possible to cover all cross-sections of the hole. The most popular are rectangular and round planks, which are made from durable, environmentally friendly materials that are resistant to moisture. These types include:

• steel;
• aluminum or copper alloys;
• wood;
• plastic.

Before choosing this or that model, you need to decide where exactly the ventilation grill will be mounted. It is not difficult to install the structure with your own hands if you follow the instructions and follow the sequence of actions.

Choice

It is not difficult to choose the most suitable grille for the ventilation hole; it is enough to consider its most significant characteristic features.

Design

• Adjustable... Equipped with special movable shutters that allow you to adjust the intensity of the passing air flows.As an example, consider the RED-R1 model:

The RED-R1 model will allow you to control the intensity of kitchen ventilation

• Unregulated... It is easy to guess that in this case the lamellas stand motionless. On the one hand, this reduces the functionality of the product, on the other hand, it reduces its cost and eliminates a number of possible breakdowns. As an example, consider the RED-LR1 model:

The RED-LR1 model does not have functional units prone to breakage

• Inertial... It closes automatically when the air flow stops, which is ideal for hoods equipped with forced ventilation. That is, as soon as the fan turns off, the blinds will also go down, which excludes the penetration of tobacco smoke or cooking odors from neighboring apartments into the room.

Ventilation grilles for the kitchen with a non-return valve exclude the possibility of extraneous odors from the ventilation entering the apartment

As an example, consider the RED-IR-4 model

The RED-IR-4 model is installed in tandem with electric fans

Location

• Outside... As a rule, stronger and more reliable gratings are installed on the facade;
• From within... This is just our case for arranging a kitchen exhaust vent. Here, such serious mechanical and atmospheric influences are not expected as on the street, so you can opt for a less durable and cheaper product.

Material

• Plastic... First of all, plastic products are cheap, which makes them very popular. It is also worth noting their inherent moisture resistance and ease of installation;

Plastic ventilation grilles are the most affordable

• Aluminum... Ordinary metal will rust in a damp kitchen, and in this case, using stainless steel is simply irrational from an economic point of view. Aluminum models, on the other hand, are distinguished by improved performance properties and a fairly reasonable price, which, however, exceeds the cost of plastics. Looks good in the interior of modern style;

Aluminum structures are much stronger, although somewhat more expensive than their plastic counterparts.

• Wood... Beautiful and environmentally friendly products that stand out for their high price and hydrophobicity. They go well with styles such as Provence, Classics or Ethno.

The rattan grill fits perfectly into a classic or rustic kitchen

Before installing it in the kitchen, I recommend to additionally treat the wooden ventilation grill with an antiseptic. Otherwise, in conditions of constant contact with a large amount of vapors, it will not last long.