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The Iron Works Patterned Hit & Miss Vent in Polished Lacquered is a decorative ventilation grille produced in the classic interlocking foliate pattern of Victorian ironwork, finished to a bright polished surface and sealed with a clear lacquer to preserve the sheen. The result is a grille that catches light and reads as a deliberate architectural detail rather than a utilitarian fitting — appropriate where the building’s ironwork is polished and the ventilation grille is expected to match.
The grille operates as a true hit and miss vent: a sliding plate on the reverse moves across the apertures to open or close airflow without removing the grille. The foliate face pattern — an interlocking arrangement of stylised leaf and stem forms characteristic of Victorian decorative ironwork — sits within a flat outer frame with integral fixing holes for face or flush mounting. Available in two sizes: 225mm × 82mm (single-course format) and 225mm × 150mm (double-course format). The polished lacquered finish is applied over the cast iron substrate and sealed to resist tarnishing.
This finish is best suited to interiors and sheltered external locations where the decorative quality of the grille is the primary specification requirement — entrance halls, reception rooms, vestibules, and other spaces where Victorian polished ironwork is part of the architectural character. It is also appropriate for listed buildings and conservation area properties where existing polished metalwork grilles are being replaced in kind, and where a painted or antique finish would not replicate the original specification.
For listed building projects or conservation specifications, call 0333 987 4452.
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Please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form with the size, quantity and connection details, and we'll provide a quotation.
Yes. All our mild steel brackets are supplied in either silver or black zinc plate. This coating protects the metal however, both will need painting prior to installation.
We have chosen to use zinc plating for two reasons; firstly that it is a more environmentally friendly than galvanising and secondly that it does not block up the threaded part of the rise and fall cups in the way that galvanising does.
Polished chrome has a bright mirror finish, while satin chrome has a brushed, low-sheen appearance. Both are available in the telescopic hand winder range. The finish choice typically depends on the ironmongery specification for the project.
Cast iron hopper heads are priced on enquiry due to the range of connection and finish options available. Please call us on 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form and we will respond promptly with a quotation tailored to your project requirements.
The Cast Iron Louvre Airbrick suits Victorian, Edwardian, and inter-war residential and commercial properties where the louvre-pattern vent was the standard specification. It is the correct like-for-like replacement on listed buildings and conservation area properties, and suits new heritage-style construction requiring an authentic period ventilation grille.
Yes. Cast iron hopper heads are the historically correct choice for listed and period buildings, and a like-for-like cast iron replacement is generally accepted without objection by conservation officers. We manufacture to BS 460 for genuine heritage character and durability.
Yes. Cast iron rainwater goods are widely accepted by conservation officers and historic environment bodies as the appropriate material for listed buildings. Tuscan Foundry's hopper heads are manufactured in solid cast iron to BS 460 specification and are suitable for all listed building classes. A linseed oil paint finish is also available, which is particularly appropriate for conservation projects.
Please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form with the size, quantity and connection details, and we'll provide a quotation.
Size selection depends on the distance between the mounting point and the rooflight frame, and the desired throw (opening distance). Our telescopic openers are available in 150mm, 250mm, and 300mm; the screw-jack stay is available in 300mm with a 250mm throw. For guidance on sizing for your specific rooflight, please call 0333 987 4452 or use the contact form.
The polished chrome telescopic rooflight hand winder opener is available in multiple sizes. The telescopic mechanism adjusts to accommodate varying rooflight positions and throw requirements. For a full list of available sizes, visit tuscanfoundry.com or call 0333 987 4452.
