Return air grille units, an opportunity to incorporate some stylistic and functional improvements

Return air grilles are generally preponderantly larger than supply registers and are a prominent architectural element of structures both contemporary and historical. Consequently, considering they are substantially more prominent they are more noticeable and are not a secondary consideration. Regrettably, a typical return air grille is just a little bit on the unattractive side. Unfortunately, most contractor grade grilles are particularly inadequate from an aesthetic standpoint. We think our selection of hvac return air grilles represents just about any style in which a person might be interested.

Custom return air grilles, for when previous hvac contractors or builders left some challenges for future homeowners; solutions for uncommon return air grille sizes

Nobody seems to have a duct opening with standard specifications, and no amount of manipulations will make a standard size fit satisfactorily, so we have equipped ourselves to custom make many different sizes, depending upon whatever style you choose. Generally, custom air return grilles that are cast in a mold are less likely to be good candidates for customization, but most other styles may be workable. If you need custom return air grilles be sure to call us for advice and consultation as there are multitudinous avenues to misconfiguring.

Eggcrate grid return air grilles, a common element in vintage homes from the late eighteen hundreds until the mid nineteen hundreds

Acquiring a vintage charmer house you may have existing eggcrate style registers, which is something you may want to emulate for historicity. Repeatedly over the last one hundred years the wooden slats may have disintegrated. It is exceedingly rare to discover one in satisfactory condition. Our restoration quality eggcrate style returns are made in a superior quality manner than those from generations ago. It is difficult not to appreciate the fashionable yet functional look of the eggcrate style. You may even retain a sense of responsibility to preserve the same style. Eggcrate style units are an admirable choice for illuminating in a floor. You can see our matching eggcrate heat registers by visiting heatregisters.com.

Primarily, return air registers generally are located centrally in one of the main rooms. The prominence of the of the location gives you the opportunity to elicit attention to something that you normally wouldn't notice and replace it with something that is outstandingly attractive and can unquestionably add some vitality. You can also downplay an area with a beautiful grille. Standard return air registers are usually made of something unattractive with cheap construction materials, perhaps with a dab of drab coating in some industrial looking paint. Some current popular trends in home decor are the industrial look, mid-century modern and rustic simple. We have attractive looking options for all these and more, plus you can do the look without looking cheap.

What is a return air grill?

When a register doesn't visually add, it oftentimes subtracts. Obviously you don't desire return air grilles to be visually detracting or distracting. Your intent is to make things more visually appealing. you want your return air grilles to be quietly elegant, flowing with the style of the house We make it effortless with all the different options to choose from concerning design and construction materials. Our metal register material consists of brass, copper, stainless steel, cast iron, cast bronze, aluminum, and more. That's just the metals, - the woods are even more extensive. Complement any existing woodwork in your home with standards, such as cherry, oak, or maple. If your aspirations are exceedingly exotic endeavor to examine our choices including Brazilian walnut, Tigerwood, Cumaru, Hickory, Eucalyptus, Mahogany, and more.

Many different choices exist for those needing a return air grille with filter. Take some time and sit with your computer and look through our vast offerings. When you have a question call and take advantage of the complimentary consultation, recommendations, and guidance. We have some of the most knowledgeable representatives manning the telephones, so please feel free to give us a call with your special needs, more than likely we will be able to help. Check into the geometric wood grilles. They are unique in style and very classic looking, plus they are available in tons of standard sizes, and if you have an oddball size that you need we can most likely do that too. As a matter of fact, not too long ago we made one that was over twenty seven feet long. That was constructed in several segments. They come in several woods for you to stain; oak, cherry or maple, or you may opt for our high grade plywood which can be painted to your liking. 

Before contacting us to discuss your needs it is a phenomenal idea to measure your existing duct openings accurately. If you have more than one you will want to measure each one individually. Often, it is tempting to assume that all openings are the same dimensions, but they may actually be slightly different. Also, you will want to give some thought as to which way you want the patterns to run if you are ordering the metal units. For example, do you want the slats in the mission style return to be running the long ways or the short ways? Give some thought to what kind of would that you would like also. There are many different woods to choose from in the eggcrate style. If you have an existing oak floor and you want to match it then most likely you will want red oak, which is the type of oak that is most commonly used for these sorts of units.

Having adequate airflow is optimal for the correction functional of an hvac system; ways to increase the volume of air to an acceptable level. It is necessary to have an adequate amount of air returning back to your furnace through the return air vents. In contemporary times systems are balanced and calculations are undertaken to establish the proper functioning of the HVAC system. But back in the days of yesteryear heating systems were more of an art than a science and sometimes it is problematic to ascertain what the installer was reasoning. Consequently, it is not uncommon to discover that there may be an inadequate quantity of air returning to the furnace. It is a possibility to add additional air returns, but obviously this could be laborious to institute. An uncomplicated way to establish exceptional airflow is to replace existing return air grilles that may have a limited amount free area with a different one that is designed to have a larger amount of open area. The open area specifications can range widely, so it is usually a relatively simple matter to locate a faceplate design that has better airflow characteristics and also has better visual qualities also.