To install the ventilation system inside the building, you need to correctly design it. At the design stage, it is worthwhile to include a ventilation grill in the project, since it is not only a part of the decor, but also performs its main function.
The role and importance of the ventilation grille in the kitchen
Ventilation in an apartment building according to the rules established for all should be mandatory. In the event of a fire in the room, it serves to draw combustion products from the building and minimizes intoxication with combustion products. The ventilation grill is designed in such a way that in everyday life it provides air circulation in the house and oxygen access.
Types of ventilation grills
Construction hypermarkets have a huge assortment of ventilation grills that differ in type, size, design, color, material of manufacture and price.
However, before buying a ventilation grill, it is worth taking note of the important components:
- Depending on where the installation of the ventilation grill is carried out, it can be divided into: external, internal and transfer.
- The lattice arrangement is different: adjustable, unregulated, and inertial.
- Appearance: round, oval, rectangular, decorative ventilation grill, etc.
- The material from which the grate is made: plastic, wood, aluminum and others.
Outdoor ventilation grills
On the outside of the building, an external ventilation grill is installed, which serves as a barrier against debris, midges and weather events. It is usually made from durable materials, such as aluminum, that withstand the effects of the atmosphere and sunlight. Partitions in the design of the grill are located at an angle to protect against foreign objects or rainfall inside the building. At minus temperatures, the grill is heated, preventing icing.
Internal ventilation grilles
Plastic ventilation grilles are installed on the inside of the buildings, since they are not subjected to heavy loads. They are smaller than external products. The internal ventilation grill can be matched to any room design. It is easy to mount and convenient to use. As a rule, the main part can be removed for cleaning, and the partitions can be adjusted by changing the angle of inclination. In this way, you can independently adjust the strength and flow of the air flow.
Overflow ventilation grilles
Between the connecting buildings or squares inside the building, overflow ventilation grilles are installed. They are designed to move air and sound insulation. Partitions in this design are placed so that they cone-shaped to lie on each other.
If a manual adjustment is integrated in the ventilation grill, you can always adjust the distance between the jumpers to control the force of the air flow.
For places in the interior of buildings where it is not important to regulate the air flow, a standard unregulated ventilation grill can be installed.
To automate the process of regulating the air flow, an inertial ventilation grill is installed, which can independently lower the plates at the end of the air flow.
Taking into account the material of which the lattice is made, the choice of the place of its installation.
Plastic grilles
Plastic ventilation grilles are most suitable for installation in the interior of the premises. In addition to its constant shape and resistance to moisture, it has an attractive appearance. The only negative of this ventilation grill is the change in color from direct sunlight.
Aluminum and wood grilles
If the grill needs to be mounted in a room in which sunlight is constant, then it is worth taking a closer look at aluminum products. They are durable, but not heavy. To create beautiful interiors ventilation grilles made of wood are most suitable. But they require careful care. Environmentally friendly.
Consider the most common models of ventilation grilles.
Rectangular ventilation plastic grille
It is usually installed in the wall and ceiling space in the building itself and provides control over the circulation of air flow. Since the product is made of plastic, such a grill can perfectly decorate the room, hiding the location of the ventilation system.
Decorative ventilation grille is made of durable and high quality plastic. It consists of latches, with the help of which the central part is fixed to the perimeter of the lattice. It is very convenient to wash and easily attach to place. Mount the entire structure with screws.
Plastic ventilation grill
Such a grill is mounted on a wall inside rooms intended for residential use, public and industrial use. Made of durable high-quality plastic. Its jumpers are so located that they serve only for one-way air passage. Installation of the ventilation grill in the kitchen is done with screws.
Connecting ventilation grill
It is used to fasten a kitchen hood and ventilation pipe with a flexible duct. It is usually installed in a room where there is a stove for cooking. The air vent in the kitchen serves to preserve natural ventilation.
Such a ventilation grill must be made of durable and high-quality plastic. It has a removable lower surface, which serves to clean from dust and dirt. The design has elements that prevent reverse air flow. The grill is installed using screws.
Rectangular ventilation door grilles
They serve to normalize indoor air circulation. They are usually installed in the bathroom, toilet and kitchen door. If such a grill is installed in the window sill, then warm air from the battery located under it will be evenly distributed inside the room.
This ventilation grill is made of durable and high quality plastic. It has many stylistic variations. An extra mesh protects against insects and controls air flow. The grill can also be installed with screws to the door.
Metal ventilation grilles
It is used in buildings outside on the ceiling and the wall; it is used for ventilation in an apartment building or a private cottage. It is also designed to normalize the movement of air flows indoors. Typically, such grilles are made of aluminum, which is distinguished by its strength and is suitable for coloring with paint for decoration. The aluminum grill is processed by special means, which reliably protects against corrosion. A mesh is often inserted into the metal grill to provide protection against insects from entering the room. Fastening is done with screws.
Plastic ventilation grilles for air conditioning and ventilation
They are installed indoors and serve to normalize the inflow and outflow of air. Since they are made of high-quality plastic, they are able to withstand temperature extremes and mechanical stress. The design is equipped with springs for easy removal of structural parts for further cleaning from dirt and dust. The design is easy to install and convenient to use.
Swirl diffusers
They are installed in suspended ceiling systems and serve to regulate the direction of air. This system is installed without fasteners.
Further we will consider how to install a ventilation grill in the kitchen. This work is simple, so you can do it yourself.
Mounting Methods
It is better to entrust the installation of the ventilation system to a professional, as certain tools are used for this and skills are required. But almost everyone can install ventilation grilles. For its fastening, glue and fasteners are used.
Installation begins with the mounting of the rim in the duct, then the central part is mounted. The rim can be better fixed with a rubber pad. If desired, a mesh for a barrier against dust and small insects is installed on the back of the grate.
Fastening with screws “flush”
The ventilation grill can be attached using screws in a “flush” way. This method is uncomplicated and is used for stucco walls, as well as for drywall and wood surface coatings. Suitable for concrete walls.
The holes in the ventilation grill are countersinked in a special way and commensurate with the size of the screw. After installation, the hats of the screws are decorated in the color of the lattice itself.
Fastening with glazing beads or skirting
This method is used infrequently and is typical for rooms with a wooden coating.
For mounting the ventilation grille by tightly fitting it with glue or clamps directly into the hole itself, it is sufficiently simple to perform. Mounting glue, silicone or liquid nails are suitable for such fastening. With a special glue gun, glue is applied with a small protrusion above the cavity around the perimeter. Then the lattice is applied to the place of attachment - the wall, is fixed. After 24 hours, the glue dries and the grate is firmly fixed. It must be remembered that the wall must be dry before installation, and fixation to glue without gaps.
As a rule, an industrial grill is mounted with spacers on a spring to a prepared hole. This method is simple and does not take much time.
Do not forget that for residential premises it is worth stopping your choice on ventilation grilles made of environmentally friendly materials that are harmless to the human body. If the grill is outside, then the material must be resistant to weather events.